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MoBay mayor refuses to yield on political poster removal

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MoBay mayor refuses to yield on political poster removal

May 16, 2025

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Lawyers writing on behalf of Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon and the St James Municipal Corporation have officially responded to ...

$72.6m design contract signed for upgrades at four health facilities

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$72.6m design contract signed for upgrades at four health facilities

May 16, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has signed a contract valued at $72.6 million with Form Architects Limited for the provision o...

US considering reality TV competition for citizenship

International News, Latest News

US considering reality TV competition for citizenship

May 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering taking part in a reality TV show in whic...

‘Fortnite’ unavailable on Apple devices worldwide

International News, Latest News

‘Fortnite’ unavailable on Apple devices worldwide

May 16, 2025

PARIS, France (AFP) — Hit game "Fortnite" was unavailable on Apple's digital App Store around the world on Friday, in the latest episode of a battle b...

Port-au-Prince without electricity since Tuesday protest

Latest News, Regional

Port-au-Prince without electricity since Tuesday protest

May 16, 2025

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — A protest that forced the total shutdown of Haiti's largest hydroelectric plant has resulted in an ongoing power outage ...

Forex: $159.16 to one US dollar

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Forex: $159.16 to one US dollar

May 16, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The US dollar on Friday, May 16, ended trading at $159.16 down by 25 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange tradi...

Tia Clayton runs world leading 10.92 seconds in Doha

Athletics, Latest News, Sports

Tia Clayton runs world leading 10.92 seconds in Doha

May 16, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Olympic Games 100m finalist Tia Clayton ran a world leading 10.92 seconds (2.0m/s) to win the event at Friday’s Jetour Doha Meetin...

WATCH: High-end bikes seized in major police operation in St Elizabeth

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WATCH: High-end bikes seized in major police operation in St Elizabeth

May 16, 2025

ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – Five high-end motorcycles, including two BMW bikes, were seized in a major operation conducted by the St Elizabeth Police on W...

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