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Nesta continues dancehall quest with Ride
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Guyanese singer Nesta, a many-time Calypso Queen in her country, continues the quest to make her name in dancehall music with Ride , a song produced b...
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JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in th...
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NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policewoman is now receiving medical treatment at hospital after she was mowed down by a taxi operator on Friday afternoon at th...
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Paul A Reid 
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Real Madrid’s Mbappe fit to play Super Cup final — Alonso
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Real Madrid’s Mbappe fit to play Super Cup final — Alonso
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Real Madrid’s Mbappe fit to play Super Cup final — Alonso
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LOCKED IN!
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January 9, 2026
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Wright believes all-daCosta, all-Manning clashes present valuable experience for players
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Wright believes all-daCosta, all-Manning clashes present valuable experience for players
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January 9, 2026
Wright believes all-daCosta, all-Manning clashes present valuable experience for players
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Buckley named US Junior College Player of the Year
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Buckley named US Junior College Player of the Year
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Buckley named US Junior College Player of the Year
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Excelsior reign supreme
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Excelsior reign supreme
Eagles beat STETHS to Olivier Shield crown
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‘SPEID-Y’ DECISION
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January 8, 2026
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HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL
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Gordon wants to remain with Reggae Boyz despite technical staff change
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Boulbina extra-time stunner lifts Algeria past DR Congo
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Boulbina extra-time stunner lifts Algeria past DR Congo
January 7, 2026
Boulbina extra-time stunner lifts Algeria past DR Congo
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Champions STETHS, Excelsior dominate all-star team selections
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) football champions, St Elizabeth Technical High (STETHS) and Excelsior High,...
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Gordon looking to arrest Spanish Town Police’s  JPL  safety
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Gordon looking to arrest Spanish Town Police’s JPL safety
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Salah seals Egypt win as Osimhen leads Nigeria into Cup of Nations quarters
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Salah seals Egypt win as Osimhen leads Nigeria into Cup of Nations quarters
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Salah seals Egypt win as Osimhen leads Nigeria into Cup of Nations quarters
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Speed of Amorim’s exit from Man Utd stuns Neville
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Speed of Amorim’s exit from Man Utd stuns Neville
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Arnett beat Cavalier 3-0 in JPL
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens surprised defending champions Cavalier Sport Club (SC) 3-0 in their Jamaica Premier League second round game played...
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MBU’s Gilbert has ‘mixed feelings’ despite win over Treasure Beach
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Man City held by Chelsea in major title blow; Liverpool denied in Fulham thriller
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Man City held by Chelsea in major title blow; Liverpool denied in Fulham thriller
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‘UN-‘RAVELED’
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Racing, MBU eye separation in pivotal JPL clashes
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Senegal march on to AFCON quarters as Mali beat Tunisia on penalties
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Senegal march on to AFCON quarters as Mali beat Tunisia on penalties
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Senegal march on to AFCON quarters as Mali beat Tunisia on penalties
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Arsenal stretch English Premier League lead as Villa win
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Arsenal stretch English Premier League lead as Villa win
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Kyle Butler embraces leadership role at Phoenix Chapelton
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