Wednesday, February 5, 2020

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Iran will not compete in 2026 World Cup, says sports minister

March 11, 2026

Iran will not take part in the 2026 World Cup, according to the country’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali. The men’s football World Cup,...

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Westmoreland men charged after $720k drug seizure on Mandela Highway

March 11, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two men from Westmoreland have been charged with several breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act after police seized cocaine and ganja...

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Bail extended for Horizon prison guard on smuggling rap

March 11, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A correctional officer who is accused of attempting to smuggle four cellphones and two parcels of ganja into the Horizon Adult Re...

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$1m investment in journalists’ welfare fund as Jill Stewart MoBay City Run marks 10th year

March 11, 2026

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Organisers of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run have announced plans to provide $1 million to the Press Association of Jamaica to se...

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Rehabilitative works to commence along Winston Jones Highway in Manchester

March 11, 2026

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Motorists using the Winston Jones Highway in Manchester are being advised to prepare for traffic delays while using the corridor...

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WATCH: $200/hr call centre pay claims not consistent with standards, says former BPIAJ president

March 11, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica president, Gloria Henry, has challenged claims circulating in the media th...

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Man fined $3,000 for possession of prohibited weapon and disturbing peace

March 11, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was ordered to pay $3,000 in fines when he appeared before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday after being f...

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Taxi operator pleads guilty to presenting forged documents to police

March 11, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A taxi operator pleaded guilty on Tuesday to uttering forged documents to the police when he appeared in the Kingston and St Andre...

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