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Over 6,000 regain power in March as gov’t intervention helps JPS exceed targets
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Over 6,000 regain power in March as gov’t intervention helps JPS exceed targets
April 13 02:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government is reporting significant progress in the islandwide restoration of electricity following Hurricane Melissa, with th...
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Trump deletes Jesus post of himself after outcry
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April 13 01:20 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump on Monday deleted a social media image apparently depicting him as Jesus a...
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‘Deeply traumatic!’: Injured bystander in carnival shooting speaks out
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‘Deeply traumatic!’: Injured bystander in carnival shooting speaks out
April 13 01:14 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A visitor from the United States who was injured during a shooting at the Big Wall Revolution event on Sunday has issued a stateme...
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Lay magistrates mark 41 years of justice and service during church service in Hanover
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Lay magistrates mark 41 years of justice and service during church service in Hanover
April 13 12:40 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica — The Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) celebrated 41 years of dedicated service to the nation’s legal system with a nat...
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Food For The Poor appoints Denise Cagley-Jefferson as executive director
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Food For The Poor appoints Denise Cagley-Jefferson as executive director
April 13 12:28 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Food For The Poor (FFTP) Jamaica has announced the appointment of Denise Cagley-Jefferson as its new executive director, effective...
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Bystander in carnival shooting facing possible permanent injury — relative
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Bystander in carnival shooting facing possible permanent injury — relative
April 13 12:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A close relative of the bystander who was shot and injured during Sunday night's shooting at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Cent...
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Jamaica among several Caricom countries highlighted for progess in health sector — report
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Jamaica among several Caricom countries highlighted for progess in health sector — report
April 13 11:41 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — Jamaica has been singled out among several Caribbean Community (Caricom) member states for advances in its health se...
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Caricom extends condolences after 30 people die in stampede in Haiti
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Caricom extends condolences after 30 people die in stampede in Haiti
April 13 11:19 AM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Caribbean Community (Caricom) has extended condolences to the Government and people of Haiti following a weekend stampe...
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
April 13, 2026
Popular podcaster Jhaedee "Jaii Frais" Richards is now in hospital under police guard after a shooting incident that left three people injured after c...
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Fraser-Pryce announced as Laureus Ambassador
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Fraser-Pryce announced as Laureus Ambassador
April 10, 2026
Legendary sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has been announced as a Laureus Ambassador. The Jamaican, who is the 2023 Laureus World Sportswoman of the ...
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Man shot at Big Wall carnival party
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Man shot at Big Wall carnival party
April 12, 2026
A man was injured in a shooting incident at the Big Wall party at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre during carnival festivities in St Andrew on Sund...
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Major road closures announced across Kingston for Carnival
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Major road closures announced across Kingston for Carnival
April 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists and commuters are being urged to plan ahead this weekend as extensive road closures and traffic diversions take effect a...
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Lynk launches virtual card in Jamaica
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April 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  A new virtual payment solution aimed at expanding access to digital finance has been launched in Jamaica, allowing users to make ...
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TAJ moves to enforcement phase in property tax operations in Portmore and Spanish Town
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TAJ moves to enforcement phase in property tax operations in Portmore and Spanish Town
April 10, 2026
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), in partnership with the Portmore and St Catherine municipal corporations, is advising the public that it has now adv...
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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April 12, 2026
The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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Shaw’s hat-trick leads Reggae Girlz to 4-0 win over Antigua and Barbuda
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Shaw’s hat-trick leads Reggae Girlz to 4-0 win over Antigua and Barbuda
April 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw’s hat-trick led Jamaica to a 4-0 win over Antigua and Barbuda in their Concacaf W Championship qualifiers Gro...
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Ghana/Jamaica Homecoming Festival set for December 4-5 in Ghana
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Ghana/Jamaica Homecoming Festival set for December 4-5 in Ghana
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April 11, 2026
With its main objective being to deepen diaspora and cultural ties, the inaugural Ghana/Jamaica Homecoming Festival is set to take place from December...
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JCF to enforce strict safety rules for National Carnival weekend
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JCF to enforce strict safety rules for National Carnival weekend
April 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has issued a public advisory outlining safety and traffic measures for the staging of Nationa...
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HANOVER, Jamaica — The Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) celebrated 41 years of dedicated service to the nation’s legal system with a nat...
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Food For The Poor appoints Denise Cagley-Jefferson as executive director
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Food For The Poor (FFTP) Jamaica has announced the appointment of Denise Cagley-Jefferson as its new executive director, effective...
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