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UPDATE: Wallace confirms participation in Enhanced Games, aims to break record

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UPDATE: Wallace confirms participation in Enhanced Games, aims to break record

January 12, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Thirty-two-year-old retired sprinter Shokoria Wallace says she is excited to participate in the Enhanced Games and is aiming to b...

Apple chooses Google’s Gemini AI to power Siri

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Apple chooses Google’s Gemini AI to power Siri

January 12, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Tech giants Apple and Google announced Monday a multi-year partnership that will see Apple's next-generation arti...

Soldier charged in massive firearm and ammo seizure at Kingston port

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Soldier charged in massive firearm and ammo seizure at Kingston port

January 12, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A soldier has been charged in connection with one of the largest ever arms seizures at the Kingston Logistics Centre, carried out ...

First Jamaican signs up for controversial Enhanced Games

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First Jamaican signs up for controversial Enhanced Games

January 12, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shockoria Wallace, a 32-year-old 100 metre sprinter, has become the first Jamaican to join the controversial Enhanced Games. Walla...

NIC encourages farmers to prepare for rollout of water supply under Essex Valley Project

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NIC encourages farmers to prepare for rollout of water supply under Essex Valley Project

January 12, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is intensifying its customer engagement efforts as the Essex Valley Agricultural Developm...

UK regulator opens probe into X over sexualised AI imagery

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UK regulator opens probe into X over sexualised AI imagery

January 12, 2026

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — United Kingdom (UK) media regulator Ofcom on Monday launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitte...

Gov’t bullish about prospects for Jamaica in 2026, says Fitz-Henley

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Gov’t bullish about prospects for Jamaica in 2026, says Fitz-Henley

January 12, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Senator Abka Fitz-Henley says the Government is bullish about prospects for Jam...

Arnett Gardens seek top six spot in JPL

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Arnett Gardens seek top six spot in JPL

January 12, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens could make a big move up the tables in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) on Monday with a win over relegation-threat...

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