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Ex JDF head appointed ambassador plenipotentiary
Former head of the Jamaica Defence Force, Rocky Meade, has been appointed ambassador  plenipotentiary, with responsibility for national
Domestic violence accounts for a third of murders in St Ann for 2022
Domestic conflicts accounted for a third of the murders recorded in St. Ann, last year (2022). Commanding officer for the division,
Nothing new: Opposition criticizes Govt plans outlined in throne speech
Opposition Leader Mark Golding says he is not impressed by the objectives outlined for the new financial year by Governor General Sir
Unexplained wealth among priority areas for next legislative year
The introduction of measures to deal with unexplained wealth is one of the priorities that government will be seeking to tackle this
Remaining public sector groups urged to agree to restructured compensation within next 6 weeks
There is no room in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year for salary payments in the current fiscal year under the public sector
Govt plans to spend $1 t next fiscal year
If all goes according to plan, the government is looking to spend one trillion dollars, in the next fiscal year (2023/2024).  
DPP to appeal 4-year sentence given to man convicted under new Firearms Act
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) says it will review and appeal a four-year and three-month sentence, handed
Constabulary investigating murder of District Constable in St. Thomas
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation, aimed at apprehending the persons responsible,