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On the tracks of 007: Firth celebrates Jamaica’s Bond legacy

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On the tracks of 007: Firth celebrates Jamaica’s Bond legacy

September 9, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s longstanding connection to James Bond was celebrated at the historic Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal on Thursday as Bri...

JLP mourns passing of former MP Hyacinth Knight

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JLP mourns passing of former MP Hyacinth Knight

September 9, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is mourning the passing of former Member of Parliament for St Mary Western, Hyacinth Knight. Knight...

JCF High Command condemns Mount Salem shooting that left cops injured

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JCF High Command condemns Mount Salem shooting that left cops injured

September 9, 2026

ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) High Command is condemning what it has described as a brazen attack on its members after two ...

Greatness Weekend aims to keep Heroes Weekend in Kingston

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Greatness Weekend aims to keep Heroes Weekend in Kingston

September 9, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kingston is being positioned as the entertainment destination of choice for Heroes Weekend as organisers of Greatness Weekend seek...

Usain Bolt Foundation gifts nearly $10m to PEP students in western Jamaica

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Usain Bolt Foundation gifts nearly $10m to PEP students in western Jamaica

September 9, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Over 100 students from western Jamaica have been assisted with just under $10 million for back-to-school expenses through the Usai...

WATCH: Wanted man killed, 3 cops injured in Mount Salem shootout

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WATCH: Wanted man killed, 3 cops injured in Mount Salem shootout

September 9, 2026

ST JAMES, Jamaica — A wanted man was shot and killed and three cops injured during an alleged shootout in Mount Salem, St James, early Wednesday morni...

Appeal Court reserves judgement in matter involving Jamaica-born attorney

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Appeal Court reserves judgement in matter involving Jamaica-born attorney

September 9, 2026

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Court of Appeal has reserved its judgement in a case in which the Jamaican-born British King's Counsel Vincent Nel...

Revamped Manning Cup set for Wednesday kickoff

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Revamped Manning Cup set for Wednesday kickoff

September 9, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The long-awaited, newly formatted Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Manning Cup competition kicks off on Wednesday...

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