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Rape suspect handed over to police by community members

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Rape suspect handed over to police by community members

July 4, 2025

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – A 31-year-old man has been charged with rape and other offences after he was caught and handed over to cops by fellow communit...

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WATCH: Carib Cement commissions major project to increase production

July 4, 2025

Caribbean Cement Company on June 26 officially commissioned its $6.7-billion (US$42-million) Debottleneck Project. The project is designed to enhance ...

Forex: $160.79 to one US dollar

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Forex: $160.79 to one US dollar

July 4, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, July 4, ended trading at $160.79, up by 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dail...

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Newell touts housing plan for St Mary Central

July 4, 2025

ST MARY, Jamaica – People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for St Mary Central Omar Newell says residents of Port Maria in St Mary will have easier ac...

Trinidad and Tobago seeking partial scope trade agreement with India

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Trinidad and Tobago seeking partial scope trade agreement with India

July 4, 2025

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago government Friday said it intends to become the first Caribbean Community (Caricom) country t...

Curtis Martin retires from JN Financial Group

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Curtis Martin retires from JN Financial Group

July 4, 2025

Curtis Martin retired as managing director of the JN Financial Group Limited effective July 1, the company announced Friday. Earl Jarrett, chief execu...

WATCH: Will the new US Embassy social media policy affect how you post online?

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WATCH: Will the new US Embassy social media policy affect how you post online?

July 4, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US Embassy in Jamaica has implemented a new social media policy for some visa applicants, requiring them to adjust the privac...

Corey Bennett to take over JC sprints programme

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Corey Bennett to take over JC sprints programme

July 4, 2025

Corey Bennett has joined Duane Johnson's coaching staff at Jamaica College and will lead the school's sprints programme. Johnson, a successful middle ...

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