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JCF offers escort services in delivery of relief supplies
December 22 10:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is offering escort services for individuals who wish to deliver relief supplies to communitie...
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Gayle sacked, replaced by Argentine in Waterhouse head coach spot
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Gayle sacked, replaced by Argentine in Waterhouse head coach spot
December 22 09:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Argentine coach Javier Ainstein will replace Marcel Gayle who was sacked as head coach of Waterhouse FC following a poor start in ...
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Restored police stations to withstand category five hurricanes
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Restored police stations to withstand category five hurricanes
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will rebuild and restore damaged police stations to withstand category-five hurricanes as part of its Accelerated I...
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Maduro says Trump would be ‘better off’ focusing on US rather than Venezuela
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday fired back at Donald Trump, who has ordered United States (US) naval forces t...
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WPM Waste Management focusing on restoring regular collection in Westmoreland
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Regional Operations Manager of WPM Waste Management Ltd, Dramaine Jones, says the company’s operations remain firmly focused on re...
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Monday it would be "smart" for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to...
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Ecuador soldiers sentenced to 35 years in deaths of 4 children
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GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AFP) — Eleven Ecuadoran soldiers were sentenced to nearly 35 years in prison over the abduction and deaths of four children last y...
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Jamaica records 70,000 arrivals in first seven days of winter tourist season
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Tourism says Jamaica’s winter tourist season has opened on a strong note of recovery, recording over 70,000 visito...
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ST THOMAS, Jamaica— A new mayor for Morant Bay is expected to be selected as the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) seems set to take over the St Thomas Munic...
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Reggae Girlz lose 0-1 in friendly against Chile
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Reggae Girlz lose 0-1 in friendly against Chile
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Despite an improved performance by Jamaica's senior women's football team, the Reggae Girlz lost 0-1 to hosts Chile in the second and final internatio...
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Liverpool need ‘miracle’ after injury woes: Klopp
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Jurgen Klopp claimed Liverpool need "miracles" to get his walking wounded back in time to boost their quadruple bid. Klo...
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Paris Olympics security plans stolen from train
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PARIS, France (AFP)— A bag containing a computer and two USB memory sticks holding police security plans for the Paris Olympic Games was stolen on Mon...
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Erik ten Hag says he does not want a public vote of confidence from Jim Ratcliffe as speculation mounts over the Manches...
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INDECOM probes death of man while in police custody in St Ann
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February 27, 2024
ST ANN, Jamaica— The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the death of a man who reportedly suffered head injuries while in p...
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TheRealTraxx adds fresh sound to veteran singer Lymie Murray
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During his time as an apprentice engineer with producer Clive Hunt, Damion “TheRealTraxx” Nelson got to meet numerous artistes, some of whom he later ...
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Forex: J$157.04 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— The US dollar on Tuesday, February 27 ended trading at $157.04 up by six cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange t...
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Five-goal Haaland crushes Luton as Man City make FA Cup quarter-finals
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Manchester City's Erling Haaland scored five times as the FA Cup holders ran riot in a 6-2 rout of Luton in the fifth ro...
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Two men convicted of murdering Run-DMC member Jam Master Jay
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP)— A US federal jury on Tuesday convicted two men of murdering the famed Run-DMC member Jam Master Jay, a case that had go...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Three people have been hospitalised following a drive-by shooting on Maple View Road in Olympic Way, Kingston on Monday evening. Pr...
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Marley brothers, other top acts lined up for Jo Mersa’s birthday celebration
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The Marley brothers Steven, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian are scheduled to perform at Jo Mersa Marley Birthday Celebration on Saturday, March 9 in Nine M...
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— People’s National Party (PNP) councillor elect for the Savanna-la-Mar division Julian Chang is now doing a victory lap in her d...
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Trelawny’s agriculture a priority says Minister Green
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ST JAMES, Jamaica— Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green, says Trelawny’s status as being among the highest producers of domestic ...
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British woman in custody following drug seizure in St James
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ST JAMES, Jamaica - A British woman is now in police custody after officers assigned to the Narcotics Division in St James seized 1.6 kilograms of coc...
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‘Ganja Baby’ charged for illegal firearm in St Elizabeth
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica - A man who police spotted with an illegal firearm in Middle Quarters, St Elizabeth on Monday night, has been charged with posse...
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Parents urged to consider Child Diversion Programme for children in conflict with the law
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - Parents and guardians are being encouraged to consider the Child Diversion Programme for their children who come into conflict wit...
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Reggae Sumfest’s Climate Change Initiative Garners Prestigious Silver Award
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The issue of climate change has always been close to the heart of Downsound Entertainment’s Chief Executive Officer Josef Bogdanov...
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Pakistan policewoman praised for rescuing woman from blasphemy mob
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PAKISTAN (AFP) — A police officer who saved a woman accused of blasphemy from a mob of 200 men in eastern Pakistan has described how she had to negoti...
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Trelawny police seize Mark X, firearm
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TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Lawmen seized one firearm, two magazines and a Toyota Mark X motorcar following a shooting in Mahogany Hall, Trelawny on Monday. R...
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Jamaica take charge of Concacaf U-20 group with win over Grenada
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has taken charge of their Concacaf Under-20 World Cup qualifying Group F after beating Grenada 2-0 at the St Kitts Technic...
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SAUDI ARABIA (AFP) — Saudi Arabia executed seven people for "terrorism" offences on Tuesday, state media said, the highest single-day figure since 81 ...
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