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UDC announces the reopening of Turtle River Park

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UDC announces the reopening of Turtle River Park

November 18, 2025

ST ANN, Jamaica — The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has announced that Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios, St Ann, is now open and ready to welcome ...

US delivers HIV prevention drug to two African states

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US delivers HIV prevention drug to two African states

November 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The United States said Tuesday it has delivered a new treatment to prevent HIV in two African countries, months after ...

New York AG urges temporary protected status for Jamaicans after Hurricane Melissa

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New York AG urges temporary protected status for Jamaicans after Hurricane Melissa

November 18, 2025

NEW YORK, United States — New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday called on the federal government to grant temporary protected status (TPS)...

WATCH: Curacao Football Federation president says his team is on the verge of ‘history’

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WATCH: Curacao Football Federation president says his team is on the verge of ‘history’

November 17, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Curaçao Football Federation President Gilbert Martina says his team is on the verge of history as they gear up for their World Cup...

Haitian gangs getting rich off murky market for baby eels

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Haitian gangs getting rich off murky market for baby eels

November 17, 2025

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — Gangs in Haiti are profiting from a lucrative trade in baby eels caught in the crime-ridden country's rivers and...

Ministry ramps up measures to assist persons to safeguard their health

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Ministry ramps up measures to assist persons to safeguard their health

November 17, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness is ramping up measures to help the public safeguard their health by promoting safe water and f...

Fontana Pharmacy sets $10 million goal for Hurricane Melissa fundraising campaign

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Fontana Pharmacy sets $10 million goal for Hurricane Melissa fundraising campaign

November 17, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — In light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Fontana Pharmacy, through the Fontana Foundation, has launched a $10 mill...

WATCH: Sport minister confident in Reggae Boyz ahead of World Cup qualifier

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WATCH: Sport minister confident in Reggae Boyz ahead of World Cup qualifier

November 17, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Sport Minister Olivia Grange is expressing confidence in the Reggae Boyz ahead of what could be one of the most important days in ...

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