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My Hat's In An Evidence Locker In Queens -- Thanks, Uber
MediaPost
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It's not a particularly valuable hat. A grey porkpie, worn-in. The kind you forget you're wearing until you're not. I left it in the back of an Uber. Simple mistake. It should've been a simple fix. Instead, it became a police case file. The...
Advisory on Developments in The Middle East
Jamaica Information Service
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June 24, 2025
The Government of Jamaica is closely monitoring escalating tensions and heightened instability in the Middle East. Jamaican nationals are strongly advised to avoid non-essential travel to the region, particularly to countries experiencing armed...
Fast-food chains leverage AI to reduce waste and boost profits
FoodChain Magazine - Florida
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July 8, 2025
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest food industry news. The fast-food industry has long focused on speed, consistency, and cost control. In recent years, the sector has begun using one of its most valuable...
PICA urges Portlanders to utilise new office in Port Antonio
The Gleaner
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June 28, 2025
The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) is encouraging persons in Portland and surrounding areas to utilise its new office in the parish. Located at shop 1-3 at #21-23 Harbour Street in the heart of Port Antonio and offering full...
Sandals Ochi takes hope to ‘Gaza’ and other St Ann communities
Jamaica Observer
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July 8, 2025
Students of Windsor Basic School spending time with Constable Omar Blackwood during the outreach initiative recently. IN a display of community service and partnership, volunteers from Sandals Ochi, Sandals Foundation, along with members of the...
Senate Passes Tougher Praedial Larceny Law To Safeguard Farmers
Jamaica Information Service
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June 28, 2025
The Senate, on Friday (June 27), passed amendments to the Praedial Larceny (Prevention) Act, aimed at combatting the theft of agricultural produce, livestock and fish. Piloting the Bill, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the...
WATCH: Two cops reportedly shot at Central Village Police Station
Jamaica Observer
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July 4, 2025
July 4, 2025 ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Two cops assigned to the Central Village Police Station in St Catherine were reportedly shot while on duty at the location between Thursday night and Friday morning. Reports reaching Observer Online are that...
Police logs 7-8
The Progress - Pennsylvania
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Clearfield Regional Police On May 30 at 11:05 a.m. police initiated a traffic stop on a motorist for following too closely on the Daisy Street Ext. It was discovered operator was driving under the influence of a combination of drugs. Charges were...
PICA Encourages Portlanders to Utilise New Office in Port Antonio
Jamaica Information Service
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June 27, 2025
The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) is encouraging persons in Portland and surrounding areas to utilise its new office in the parish. Located at shop 1-3 at #21-23 Harbour Street in the heart of Port Antonio and offering full...
JOA president Samuda demands action over talk at Olympic Day forum
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 4, 2025
Before an audience gathered to mark International Olympic Day at the Pegasus Hotel recently, Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President Christopher Samuda delivered a stirring keynote titled “Transforming Lives Through Sport.” Anchored in the...
New DCS Recruitment and Training Centre a Game Changer – Commissioner Mason
Jamaica Information Service
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June 23, 2025
Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, has hailed the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Recruitment and Training Centre as a “game-changing addition to our infrastructure” that will reshape the future of Jamaica’s...
SVL wants to take over ownership of Caymanas Park
The Gleaner
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June 27, 2025
Supreme Ventures Group is putting US$100 million, or $16 billion in local currency, towards upgrades for Caymanas Park, the home of horse racing in Jamaica. But SVL Group Executive Chairman Gary Peart said the commitment comes with a caveat – that...
All of Canberra’s new café, restaurant and bar openings in 2025 (so far)
HerCanberra
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July 7, 2025
Posted on 8 July, 2025 It’s no secret that Canberrans love to eat, so with the opening of 50+ new venues in 2025 (so far), there’s never been a better time to explore our food scene. From cosy cafes to suburban gems and some amazing fine dining,...
Rural Principals Hail School Bus Programme
Nationwide 90FM
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July 7, 2025
Principals are welcoming the government’s rural school bus programme as a long overdue lifeline for students struggling to attend classes on time. The proposed bus programme is now the subject of a full blown political row, with the opposition PNP...
‘Coolie-Bap’ charged with murder after alleged motorcycle robbery
Jamaica Observer
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July 4, 2025
July 3, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 24-year-old labourer has been charged after allegedly taking part in a motorbike sale-turned-robbery that left one man dead. Nicholas Bhalai, otherwise called ‘Coolie-Bap,’ of Ferry district, Kingston 20, has...
UPDATE | Man killed in Rollington Town was not a licensed firearm holder – police
The Gleaner
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June 25, 2025
Head of the Kingston Eastern Police, Superintendent Michelle Campbell, says the man who was shot and killed in Rollington Town, Kingston, on Tuesday night was not a licensed firearm holder. The deceased, identified as Kevin Johnson, also known as...
PNP’s Haughton hasn’t made report to political ombudsman
Jamaica Observer
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July 3, 2025
People's National Party (PNP) standard-bearer for St James West Central Dr Andre Haughton says his poster was vandalised and he is being targeted by the Jamaica Labour Party. MONTEGO BAY, St James — People’s National Party (PNP) standard-bearer...
Why Hot Couple Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett Didn’t Last: 20 Years On
Us Weekly
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July 7, 2025
As two of the hottest young stars of the early aughts, Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett made total sense on paper. The couple were rarely photographed together during their low-key but red-hot relationship, despite going strong for almost two...
Fast-food restaurants are using their wealth of data to harness AI in their supply chains
Business Insider
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July 3, 2025
Fast-food chain Juici Patties, which operates more than 70 locations in Florida, New York, and Jamaica, started on the island nation as a family kitchen in 1978. When the chain expanded into the US last year, it experienced stockouts. Executives...
The taste of staying power
Jamaica Observer
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June 29, 2025
Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards judge Pauline Edie (left) presents the award of Best Place for Vegetarian/Plant-Based Cuisine to Stush In The Bush co-principals Lisa and Chris Binns. Photo: Joseph Wellington) THE business of food was in...