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Gov’t signs instrument of ratification to prevent illicit import, export and transfer of ownership of cultural property

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Gov’t signs instrument of ratification to prevent illicit import, export and transfer of ownership of cultural property

April 2, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Culture Olivia Grange on Thursday signed the instrument of ratification for the United Nations Educational, Scientific a...

Chronic Law and Pimpdon Records score big with Millionaire Badness

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Chronic Law and Pimpdon Records score big with Millionaire Badness

April 2, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall star Chronic Law and buzzing producer Pimpdon Records have teamed up to release another banger, Millionaire Badness. The l...

UN Security Council to vote on authorising force to protect Hormuz

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UN Security Council to vote on authorising force to protect Hormuz

April 2, 2026

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP)—The United Nations (UN) Security Council will vote Friday on a draft resolution brought by Bahrain to authorise th...

Traves Smikle wins event in Texas in first competition since 2024

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Traves Smikle wins event in Texas in first competition since 2024

April 2, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Two-time Commonwealth Games medalist Traves Smikle kicked off his competitive schedule for 2026, throwing with a 65.75m to win the m...

Captain Kirk soars with Island Gold Radio

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Captain Kirk soars with Island Gold Radio

April 2, 2026

Radio broadcaster Captain Kirk, known in some circles as “The Bad Boy of Radio,” believes that his latest venture, Island Gold Radio, is destined to b...

St Elizabeth police stage ‘resilience’ gospel concert

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St Elizabeth police stage ‘resilience’ gospel concert

April 2, 2026

ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Head of the St Elizabeth police, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, says he is anticipating a huge turnout at Thursday’s staging ...

Forex: $158.91 to one US dollar

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Forex: $158.91 to one US dollar

April 2, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, April 2, ended trading at $158.91, up by 16 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...

Spanish Town Police upset Mt Pleasant in JPL

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Spanish Town Police upset Mt Pleasant in JPL

April 2, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Relegation-threatened Spanish Town Police maintained their fight against the drop after scoring an upset 1-0 win over title-chasing ...

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