Westmoreland, Kansas — 5 Latest News (April 2024)

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Gang violence within the community of Grange Hill, Westmoreland, has left a grade 10 schoolboy, 16-year-old Carson Bennett ... Show more

DEADLY ATTACK | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner

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Apr 23

People’s National Party caretaker for Westmoreland Central, Dwayne Vaz has sought to clear the air in relation to allegations by the Integrity Commision (IC) ... Show more

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Apr 24

Low turnout may have helped Summer Lee’s blowout victory, analysts say

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Apr 22

This freshman Kansas Jayhawks receiver becomes 4th KU player in portal this spring

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Apr 12

Westmoreland education leaders, residents explore the impact of book bans as challenges rock Western Pa.

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The Gleaner

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Mar 29

Necessity is the mother of invention. That is an idiom commonly used and is now proven by the residents of Woodsville, in Hanover eastern ... Show more

Woodsville residents construct their own bridge | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner

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Mar 02

A 16-year-old girl was fatally shot and a 38-year-old mechanic was injured after they were attacked at her home early this morning in Little London ... Show more

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Feb 29

Kimona Rowe's teary eyes told a story of great loss as she struggled to come to grips with the shooting death of her dad, Everol Rowe, in Frome, Westmoreland ... Show more

Only child weeps over loss of ‘best dad’ | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner

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Mar 13

The volatile Grange Hill community in Westmoreland is now under a murderous siege as five men have been killed in the escalating gang feud between the infamous ... Show more

Grange Hill tense after five murders in three days | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner

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Mar 12

Two vehicles were shot up by bike-riding thugs along the Crowder main road in Westmoreland Tuesday morning as gang conflict continued to escalate in the Grange ... Show more

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Mar 04

The suspect in the murder of 16-year-old Tara Alecia Dennis is now in police custody, the Westmoreland police say. Dennis ... Show more

Suspect in Westmoreland 16-y-o girl's murder in custody | News | Jamaica Gleaner

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Mar 09

Two motorcyclists reportedly died in bizarre circumstances in Little London, Westmoreland on Friday night. The identities of the deceased men are not yet ... Show more

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Mar 06

Thirty-year-old Tevin Spence, otherwise known as 'Drogba', of Juggle Lane, Frome in Westmoreland, has been arrested and charged in relation to a September 2023 ... Show more

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Feb 29

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Clifford Chambers says he believes Wednesday morning’s triple murder in Frome, Westmoreland is gang-affiliated.

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Feb 26

As he cast his vote, People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for the Little London Division in Westmoreland, Oliver Reid on Monday pointed to what he said was ... Show more

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The Gleaner

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Feb 22

Twenty-six-year-old Christopher Campbell was charged with wounding with intent in relation to an incident that occurred in Petersfield district, Westmoreland ... Show more

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Feb 10

A prisoner escaped from the Morgan's Bridge Police Station in Grange Hill, Westmoreland on Friday night. A Gleaner source indicated that the incident took ... Show more

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Feb 09

A Grange Hill, Westmoreland bike taxi operator has been charged for the alleged rape of a 15-year-old pillion passenger. He is 26-year-old Omar Myrie who was ... Show more

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Feb 07

A woman who was reportedly a part of a group of people who attacked a couple and set their house on fire in Cottage Road, Westmoreland has been charged ... Show more

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Feb 07

A teenager was killed and three other persons, including two students, injured in a gun attack along the Crowder main road in Grange Hill ... Show more

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Dec 20 23

Lacovia High mourns sudden death of ‘bubbly’ teacher: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – The Lacovia High School is St Elizabeth has been plunged into mourning following ...

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Quick Glance: Lacovia High School Mourns Loss of Educators

Lacovia High School in St. Elizabeth is mourning the sudden loss of educators, including Alexis Tomlinson.

Acting Principal Andrew Morris described Tomlinson as an extremely dedicated teacher.

Esher Primary School in Hanover mourns the loss of teacher Sameika Smalling, who passed away on November 16.

Tisha Patrick-Rowe, principal of Fullerswood Primary School in St. Elizabeth, passed away on September 13, days after an accident at the school.

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Man shot dead by off-duty cop in Westmoreland: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – An off-duty police officer shot and killed a gunman in Sheffield ...

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Dec 27 23

Man dies after crashing into cow in Westmoreland: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— A man is dead after his motorcycle collided with a stray cow on the Petersfield main ...

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Dec 26 23

Fisherman killed in bar dispute in Westmoreland: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – A fisherman was shot dead at a bar in Retreat, Little London in Westmoreland on Boxing ...

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Dec 26 23

Carpenter charged after gun seizure in Grange Hill: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A 27-year-old man is now in police custody after a firearm was allegedly seized from ...

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Jan 23

Nicotine pouches don’t curb cravings like cigarettes do, study finds: Pennsylvanians, more so than their counterparts country-wide, like their tobacco ...

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Jamaica Observer

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Dec 10 23

Westmoreland community shocked by murder of ‘Baba Roots’ owner: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— The community of Darliston in Westmoreland has been jolted following the ...

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Quick Glance: Community Shocked by 'Baba Roots' Owner's Murder

The community of Darliston in Westmoreland is reeling from the tragic death of experienced businessman William 'Baba Roots' Webb.

His death occurred less than 48 hours after the declaration of a State of Public Emergency in the parish, leaving the community in shock.

Councillor Jerome Bacchas [Darliston, PNP] and a seasoned businessman in Darliston are speaking out strongly against criminals following Webb's death.

Webb's 'Baba Roots' factory, located adjacent to his house, is where all his products are manufactured.

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Dec 04 23

UPDATE: Missing Westmoreland teen returns home: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Fourteen-year-old Christina Brackett, the Frome Technical student who went missing last ...

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Dec 06 23

Man dies in suspected fall in Westmoreland: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Westmoreland police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a labourer ...

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Dec 24 23

For more than 14 years, Emergency medical services technician Sergeant Rian Crooks has served the Westmoreland branch of the Jamaica Fire Brigade with ... Show more

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Dec 01 23

93-y-o woman perishes in Westmoreland house fire: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – A 93-year-old woman perished in a house fire in Coldspring, Westmoreland on Thursday ...

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Dec 21 23

Their kids got the flu — then they couldn't walk. Louisiana continues to be virus hot spot

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Dec 10 23

The mother of the siblings who are seen in a viral video on social media being buried in a shallow grave have confirmed that they are her children ... Show more

Mother of Moodie siblings identifies bodies in viral video as her children - Jamaica Observer

Quick Glance: Mother Claims Moodie Siblings Were Deceived and Killed

Composite photo of Kerrick Moodie (20) and Keneisha Moodie (22) who have been missing since Friday.

In 2021, Keneisha Moodie was charged for her involvement in the Kings Valley Gang, after being found with rounds of ammunitions in her purse.

ACP Fitz Bailey announced that Moodie was allegedly the girlfriend of the Kings Valley Gang leader, Derval Williams.

The mother told Observer Online that after viewing a viral video circulating on social media of a man and a woman with blood-stained clothes dumped in a shallow grave and a man throwing dirt on them, she soon after identified the bodies as her missing children.

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Dec 08 23

Bike taxi operator killed in Westmoreland gun attack: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - A bike taxi operator was shot and killed and another injured at Pullet Lane ...

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Nov 29 23

Godfrey Stewart High credits breakfast programme for improved performance : Principal of Godfrey Stewart High School, Emily Lawrence Ricketts ...

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Body of teen recovered from Westmoreland river: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – After three days of frantic searching, the body of a teen who met into difficulties while ...

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Dec 23 23

Three heartbroken families who lost five members in a devastating crash in Bluefields, Westmoreland, are in a state of increasing dread as Christmas Day draws ... Show more

‘Empty Christmas’ | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner

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Jan 10

The Westmoreland Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse has charged a 40-year-old man for allegedly raping his female co-worker in ... Show more

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Dec 01 23

19-y-o charged with raping 5-y-o in Westmoreland: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – A 19-year-old man has been charged with raping a five-year-old girl in Westmoreland ...

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Nov 30 23

Taxi operator killed, vehicle stolen in Westmoreland: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— A Westmoreland taxi operator was shot and killed then robbed of his vehicle in ...

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Dec 08 23

Rural junior football finalists to be decided: LLANDILO, Westmoreland — The finalists in the ISSA Burger King Under-14 and Under-16 football competitions will be ...

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Nov 21 23

UPDATE: Students killed in fiery Westmoreland crash identified: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - The two students who died as a result of a fiery crash in Petersfield ...

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Dec 24 23

A man was shot after he reportedly opened gunfire at the police as they tried to apprehend him in Whitehouse, Westmoreland on Saturday ... Show more

Man shot after reportedly attacking Westmoreland police team | News | Jamaica Gleaner

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Nov 30 23

Popular Westmoreland DJ shot dead at party: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— A popular disc jockey was shot and killed at a party in Little London ...

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Dec 07 23

An elderly woman perished in a house fire in Petersfield, Westmoreland on Wednesday night. Her identity is not yet known.Elderly woman dies in Westmoreland house fire - Jamaica Observer

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Dec 03 23

Man killed in Whitehouse, Westmoreland on Saturday identified: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - The police have identified a man who was shot dead in the Gordon district ...

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Dec 29 23

'Bug’ killed in armed robbery at Westmoreland bar: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica -- A farmer is dead and another man injured following an armed robbery at a bar in ...

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Nov 12 23

Popular jerk chicken vendor shot dead in Westmoreland: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - A popular jerk chicken vendor was reportedly shot dead during an armed robbery at ...

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Dec 11 23

After spending the last 27 years as an educator, Dr Susan Rattray-Hammond has found a new purpose: helping students who struggle with behavioural and learning ... Show more

'We cannot give up on them' - Jamaica Observer

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Nov 29 23

Manning’s School boys advised on achieving financial freedom during one- day seminar

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Nov 14 23

UPDATE: Two children, their mothers among five killed in Westmoreland crash: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Two children and their mothers were among five people killed ...

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Dec 30 23

The Westmoreland Public Health Department is urging persons residing near sugar-cane lands to take steps to safeguard their premises against rodents migrating ... Show more

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Dec 29 23

Residents of Westmoreland have been demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility in the fight against the spread of dengue fever in the parish ... Show more

Westmoreland residents diligently undertaking dengue fever precautions | News | Jamaica Gleaner

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Dec 11 23

Two Westmoreland siblings, reportedly killed over scamming money, have been identified by their mother after their lifeless bodies surfaced in a video that ... Show more

Buried on Film | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner

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Dec 25 23

The police in Westmoreland on Sunday seized an illegal gun and arrested and charged a man in Delle Ifle, Grange Hill. Charged with possession of a prohibited ... Show more

Illegal gun seized in Westmoreland, man charged | News | Jamaica Gleaner

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Dec 12 23

Kerrick Moodie, believed to have been killed and buried in a shallow grave with his sister Keneisha by gangsters who recorded the act ... Show more

Moodie siblings' bond stronger than mother's warnings - Jamaica Observer

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Dec 12 23

Westmoreland taxi operator 47-year-old Delroy Rodney, who is charged over the deaths of five passengers in a crash, was today granted $7 million bail with one ... Show more

Westmoreland taxi operator charged over fatal crash granted $7 million bail | News | Jamaica Gleaner

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Dec 01 23

The Westmoreland police on Thursday said the robberies and shooting deaths of the disc jockey and taxi operator in the parish on Wednesday are connected.Robberies, killings of Westmoreland taxi operator, disc jockey connected - cops - Jamaica Observer

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Dec 24 23

Guns, ammo seized during operation in Westmoreland; two in custody: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— The Westmoreland police are reporting that a major operation in and ...

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Dec 22 23

May Pen, Sav get Christmas treat supported by Project STAR: KINGSTON, Jamaica - Over the last two weekends residents of Project STAR’s communities in May Pen ...

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Jamaica Observer

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Nov 20 23

18-y-o prison escapee charged with Westmoreland murder: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – An 18-year-old man who reportedly escaped from prison was on Friday charged in ...

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Nov 28 23

Man shot dead in Cave Hill, Westmoreland: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Hours after a man was shot and killed in Whitehouse, Westmoreland on Monday evening ...

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Dec 06 23

Dublin's fanciest hotel rooms - our Travel editor Pól Ó Conghaile on the College Green Hotel's €3,500-a-night suite. The College Green Hotel ... Show more

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Dec 20 23

Police Constable Linval Aird who was convicted in July 2017 of the murder of his 17-year-old girlfriend Shauna-Kay Clarke was today freed by the Court of ... Show more

Police constable accused of murdering girlfriend freed | News | Jamaica Gleaner

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Dec 20 23

Schoolboys among three charged for allegedly robbing Westmoreland shop: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Two boys, ages 15 and 17, are among three persons who were ...

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Dec 20 23

The Local Government Service Commission has ordered the transfer of Marvalyn Pitter, the chief executive officer at the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation ... Show more

WMC chief executive officer transferred to St Catherine | News | Jamaica Gleaner

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Nov 27 23

Controversial MP George Wright weds Tannisha Singh: Controversial Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright wed businesswoman Tannisha Singh ...

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Dec 19 23

The Westmoreland Municipal Corporation has served People's National Party councillor/candidate Warren Littleton (Grange Hill Division) with a stop order on a ... Show more

Grave dispute - Jamaica Observer

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Nov 22 23

Trauma counselling team sent to Petersfield High following death of two students – Williams

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Nov 16 23

Kemar Beckford's hat-trick leads Frome to Ben Francis KO win: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— Kemar Beckford’s hat-trick carried former champions Frome Technical to ...

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Dec 16 23

This week in #JamaicaNow : Trade Winds Citrus served enforcement notice over Rio Cobre oil spill … Mom identifies Westmoreland siblings in viral video of bodies ... Show more

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Dec 16 23

Norris Mitchell, district officer for the Westmoreland branch of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, says the practice of illegal extraction of water has damaged the ... Show more

JFB blames water thieves for damaged fire hydrants | News | Jamaica Gleaner

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Nov 15 23

Three families are now struggling to cope under the weight of heartbreaking grief as they recall the moments after they learnt that their loved ones were among ... Show more

GRIEF! - Jamaica Observer

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Dec 09 23

The police are seeking the public's help to locate Westmoreland siblings 20-year-old Kerrick Moodie and 22-year-old Keneisha Moodie who have been reported ... Show more

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Nov 14 23

Westmoreland man accused of threatening man with weapon charged: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— Police have charged a man who allegedly threatened a man with a weapon ...

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Dec 09 23

26 Westmoreland frontline service providers complete psychological first aid training

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The Gleaner

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Dec 12 23

Two Westmoreland siblings, who were reportedly killed over scamming money, have been identified by their mother after their lifeless bodies surfaced in a video ... Show more

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The Gleaner

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Nov 19 23

A Jamaican man who was vacationing with his girlfriend at a resort in West End, Negril in Westmoreland is feared dead, after he was carried away by strong ... Show more

Man swept out to sea at Negril resort, search continuing | News | Jamaica Gleaner

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Dec 07 23

Body found in Petersfield, Westmoreland: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - The body of a man was found in Petersfield, Westmoreland on Thursday morning ...

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Dec 10 23

Curfews imposed in sections of Westmoreland: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— The police have imposed curfews in sections of Whitehouse and Grange Hill in Westmoreland ...

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