- Forex: J$136.20 to one US dollar 12:59 pm
- Opposition concerned about weak growth, increase in poverty 2:52 pm
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- Sentencing postponed for baby thief 1:52 pm
- Reggae Boyz move up in FIFA rankings 1:43 pm
- Leon Bailey injury compounds Leverkusen's misery 1:39 pm
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Former MP Lloyd B Smith robbed at knife point
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Parliamentarian and publisher Lloyd B Smith was robbed at knife point in Kingston Wednesday afternoon. Read More
Two Kingston East wanted men surrender to cops
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Kingston East police have confirmed that Dwayne Willis and Jahlawni Green, who were listed as wanted, turned themselves in to the police on yesterday. Read More
Warriors defeat Tallawahs by 81 runs in CPL clash
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- After registering their first win on Sunday, Jamaica Tallawahs fell back in the ruck, as they slumped to a 81-run defeat to Guyana Amazon Warriors in their Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) encounter at Sabina Park on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 219,... Read More
Tallawahs set 219 for victory vs Amazon Warriors
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Jamaica Tallawahs conceded over 200 runs for the third time in the 2019 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) as they were set a victory target of 219 by Guyana Amazon Warriors in the fourth of their five home games here at Sabina Park. After winning the toss and... Read More
PAAC wants answers from Parliamentary entities
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Members of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) today vented their frustration with the long-standing impediment the committee faces in seeking to have commissions and other entities set up by Parliament answer questions on matters before... Read More
Russell returns to Tallawahs lineup for Warriors match
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Jamaica Tallawahs have welcomed back explosive all-rounder Andre Russell in the starting line up for their fourth home Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) encounter against Guyana Amazon Warriors here at Sabina Park. Russell, who was struck near the right ear by... Read More
Forex: J$136.40 to one US dollar
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, September 18 ended trading at J$136.40, down by 29 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign exchange trading summary. Read More
Gas prices up $1.60; diesel up $1.95
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the prices of gasoline and diesel, effective Thursday, September 19, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam. Read More
Venezuela calls on US to reopen diplomatic ties
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela's socialist government on Wednesday called on the United States to restore diplomatic ties with Caracas after it opened talks with fringe opposition parties. Read More
Carreras implements paternity leave, extends maternity leave period
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Managing Director of Carreras, Marcus Steele, has announced the implementation of paternity leave within the company and an increase in the time for maternity leave. Read More
Three traffic cops charged after reportedly accepting $6000 bribe
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three police constables assigned to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) have been charged with breaches of the Corruption and Prevention Act. Read More
UPDATE: Trelawny prison escapee recaptured
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — Romario Green otherwise called 'Boo', of Tharp Street in Falmouth, Trelawny who escaped from police custody on Monday, has been apprehended. Read More
Surinamese nabbed with cocaine at NMIA
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Surinamese man has been charged with breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act following the seizure of 25 pounds of cocaine at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston yesterday. Read More
VPA to launch 'I CanJA Peace Day' campaign
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) is launching its “I CanJA Peace Day” campaign in observation of International Peace Day, which is being observed on Saturday, September 21. Read More
House approves one-month extension of SOE in St Catherine, Clarendon
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The House of Representatives yesterday approved a one month extension of the State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parishes of Clarendon and St Catherine, until October 19. Read More
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