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Questions grow over unprecedented illegal firearms seizure in Jamaica

Ministers tight-lipped over discovery of 233 guns and 40,000 rounds of ammunition that could ‘arm a small army’

The Guardian - UK

Murders in Jamaica drop but activists alarmed at rise in fatal police shootings

Officials hail fewer homicides as rights advocates call for body-worn cameras to improve police accountability

The Guardian - US

Jamaica Rebuffs Rubio Push Against Cuban Doctors

Jamaica on Wednesday rebuffed a push by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to sever a program that brings in Cuban doctors, who have become critical to health care in fellow Caribbean countries despite allegations of labor exploitation.

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Reggae star, Cocoa Tea, dies aged 65

Jamaican singer-songwriter had been struggling with pneumonia in his final months, his wife said

The Independent UK

‘I want more joy, less killing’: Jamaicans say police alone cannot quell gang crime

Experts, and children in violence-torn areas, see factors such as education and land ownership as keys to progress

The Guardian - US

Jamaican PM hails ‘timeless’ Bob Marley on what would have been 80th birthday

He made the tribute as part of celebrations for what would have been the singer’s 80th birthday.

Evening Standard

Jamaica introduces bill to remove King Charles as head of state and become a republic

Jamaica is one of many former British colonies that retained a British head of state after independence in 1962

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Guns smuggled from the US are blamed for a surge in killings on more Caribbean islands

Officials are blaming illegal firearms for an increase or a record number of killings in a growing number of Caribbean islands this year

The Independent UK

Jamaica to send two dozen soldiers and police to help Haiti as it continues struggling to fight gangs

The comparatively low figure adds to 400 Kenyan police officers already in the country

Latin Times

Jamaica to deploy a limited number of soldiers and police to help fight gangs in Haiti

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his country will send two dozen soldiers and police officers to Haiti this week to boost a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya to fight violent gangs

The Independent UK

Jamaica declares state of emergency after eight killed in weekend shootings

Two attacks in Clarendon killed eight and injured nine as government looks to focus on gang violence

The Guardian - US

Suspect in mass killing shot dead as Jamaica in state of emergency over fatal shootings

Eight people were killed in one night, including a seven-year-old boy

The Independent UK

Jamaica Spared Worst Of Hurricane Beryl, Recovery Underway

Jamaican PM Holness updates on Hurricane Beryl aftermath, minimal damage reported. Ongoing assessments and recovery efforts.

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William and Kate make private donation to victims of Hurricane Beryl

Royals ‘closely following’ impact of deadly storm, which has ripped across the Caribbean

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Evening Standard

Hurricane Beryl roars past Jamaica as flood-threatened residents ordered to evacuate

The US National Hurricane Centre said Beryl's eyewall was ‘brushing the south coast of Jamaica’

The Independent UK

Hurricane Beryl roars toward Mexico after killing at least 7 people in the southeast Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl ripped off roofs in Jamaica, jumbled fishing boats in Barbados and damaged or destroyed 95% of homes on a pair of islands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines before rumbling toward the Cayman Islands and taking aim at Mexico’s Caribbean coast with at least seven dead in its…

The Guardian - US

Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica after leaving ‘Armageddon-like’ trail in Grenada

Jamaican PM says worst is yet to come as category 4 storm hits southern coast after causing at least seven deaths in region

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Jamaica Enters Second Phase Of Disaster Response After Hurricane Beryl

Jamaica transitions to second phase post-Hurricane Beryl impact. Prime Minister Holness addresses damage, displacement, and ongoing risks.

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Jamaica Braces For Hurricane Beryl Impact, Prime Minister Warns

Prime Minister Holness warns of potential severe impacts from Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica, urging preparedness and vigilance.

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Hurricane Beryl Prompts Nationwide Curfew In Jamaica

Prime Minister Holness announces curfew in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl approaches. Stay safe and informed during this critical time.

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Jamaican PM Urges Global Climate Action After Hurricane Beryl

Jamaican PM Holness emphasizes urgent global climate action and support for vulnerable nations in the face of escalating climate crisis.

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Jamaica Braces For Category 3 Hurricane Beryl Impact

Jamaican Prime Minister warns of Hurricane Beryl's approach, urges preparedness and calmness to minimize impact.

The Independent UK

Dancehall star Sean Paul backs calls to make Jamaica a republic and slams UK visa restrictions

This comes after The Independent revealed that the Jamaican government is lobbying Britain for curbs to be lifted.

France 24

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns after Jamaica talks

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has tendered his resignation as head of the Caribbean nation, the leader of a regional body said on Monday, an unelected role the 74-year-old neurosurgeon held since 2021.

Evening Standard

Inside Prince Harry's increasingly isolated and desperate LA life

After less than 45 minutes with his father, Harry was back on a flight to California, where his bid for fame and fortune is looking shakier than ever. Luciana Bellini reports

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