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Fire at the Retirement Dump
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Fire at the Retirement Dump
April 4 04:51 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters have responded to a fire at the Retirement Dump in St James. The blaze was noticed just before 3:00 pm, and the briga...
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
April 4 04:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
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‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
April 4 03:48 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP)—Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel A...
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
April 4 03:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on S...
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
April 4 02:47 PM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
April 4 01:43 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica — Vacae Weekend 2026 officially got underway with a vibrant staging of The Lawn, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrify...
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
April 4 01:39 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Rena has released a new single entitled Yardie Girls No Love/Kingston City , which has sparked much debate. The si...
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Jamaica won three silver medals in first session at Carifta Games
April 4 12:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica won three silver medals on Saturday morning’s first session of the 53rd Carifta Games, which is being held at the Kirani Ja...
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UPDATE: Homicide probe launched into missing man’s death in Mandeville
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UPDATE: Homicide probe launched into missing man’s death in Mandeville
January 31, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police have launched a homicide investigation after the body of a man who was reported missing since Monday was found in bushes ...
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Missing man found dead in Mandeville
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Missing man found dead in Mandeville
January 31, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— The body of a man who was reported missing since Monday was found in bushes in the upscale Mandeville community of Ingleside on W...
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PAHO releases toolkit regarding management of cardiovascular and hypertension in the Americas
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PAHO releases toolkit regarding management of cardiovascular and hypertension in the Americas
January 31, 2024
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has published a collection of resources aimed at assisting healthcare teams in improving...
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Antigua authorities said Jamaican national recaptured after escaping from the Department of Immigration
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Antigua authorities said Jamaican national recaptured after escaping from the Department of Immigration
January 31, 2024
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Law enforcement authorities in Antigua say a Jamaican woman who escaped from the Department of Immigration has been captured...
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Westmoreland residents encouraged to care for the most vulnerable
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Westmoreland residents encouraged to care for the most vulnerable
January 31, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica - Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr Marcia Graham, is imploring individuals in the parish to look out for the most vuln...
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National Security Ministry develops ‘Liv Gud’ activity book for students
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National Security Ministry develops ‘Liv Gud’ activity book for students
January 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Activity books promoting positive interpersonal relationships among students in schools will soon be in the hands of children, cou...
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Sandra Glasgow receives Certificate of Appointment as Honorary Consul for Suriname in Jamaica
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Sandra Glasgow receives Certificate of Appointment as Honorary Consul for Suriname in Jamaica
January 31, 2024
PARAMARIBO, Suriname - Renowned business leader and mentor Sandra Glasgow, has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Suriname in Ja...
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Forex: J$156.41 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$156.41 to one US dollar
January 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The US dollar on Wednesday, January 31 ended trading at J$156.41, stable since Tuesday according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exc...
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Woman vows not to leave the father of her child despite him assaulting her son
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Woman vows not to leave the father of her child despite him assaulting her son
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January 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Despite a father pleading guilty to wounding a woman and throwing her five-year-old son in a fence, the woman was quick to tell a ...
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RADA urges livestock buyers to exercise due diligence when making purchases
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RADA urges livestock buyers to exercise due diligence when making purchases
January 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging Jamaicans to exercise due diligence when buying livestock, to avoid ...
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Earthquake Unit appeals to individuals to cease stealing, destroying equipment
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Earthquake Unit appeals to individuals to cease stealing, destroying equipment
January 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Earthquake Unit (EQU) is appealing to members of the public to desist from stealing and destroying seismic monitoring equipmen...
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CASE offering drone technology services
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CASE offering drone technology services
January 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Members of the public who need to utilise drone technology for various projects, can access the service at the College of Agricult...
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Youth working group to advance Vision 2030
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Youth working group to advance Vision 2030
January 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A youth Thematic Working Group (TWG) has been launched to advance the implementation of Vision 2030 Jamaica. The TWG will serve as...
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Unprecedented levels of investor interest in Jamaica – Holness
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Unprecedented levels of investor interest in Jamaica – Holness
January 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of investor interest, thanks to a positive economic environment, says Prime...
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Gospel music will be part of reggae month experience
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Gospel music will be part of reggae month experience
January 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Gospel music will be integrated in the month-long celebration of reggae, which will take place in February, says Culture, Gender, ...
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Sagicor to terminate receivership as iCreate pays up
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Sagicor to terminate receivership as iCreate pays up
January 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Sagicor has confirmed that all amounts owing from iCreate Limited to the bondholder and the trustee have been paid in full. “Conse...
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Eight million displaced by Sudan war: UN
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Eight million displaced by Sudan war: UN
January 31, 2024
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AFP)— The number of people uprooted by the war between rival generals in Sudan is around eight million, the United Nations said...
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More young people needed in agriculture— Minister Green
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More young people needed in agriculture— Minister Green
January 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining says it is looking to attract more young people to work and invest in the sector....
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Two men charged with Ugandan Olympian’s murder in Kenya
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Two men charged with Ugandan Olympian’s murder in Kenya
January 31, 2024
NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP)— Kenyan prosecutors on Wednesday charged two men with murdering Ugandan Olympic distance runner Benjamin Kiplagat, who was found ...
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UPDATE: Police identify St Elizabeth crash victims
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UPDATE: Police identify St Elizabeth crash victims
January 31, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica —Police have identified the two men who died as a result of injuries they sustained during a crash on the Mountainside main road...
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Gaza population ‘starving to death’: WHO
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Gaza population ‘starving to death’: WHO
January 31, 2024
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)— The population of Gaza is starving to death due to constraints imposed on humanitarian aid, the World Health Organization's...
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
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‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP)—Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel A...
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on S...
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
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