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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Manchester Division
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Manchester Division
January 5 08:12 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in the communities of Canewood, Epping Forest, Oxford, Comfort Hall, Breezy Hole, and Auctembedd...
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48-hour curfew extended in sections of  Kingston Eastern Division
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48-hour curfew extended in sections of Kingston Eastern Division
January 5 07:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in sections of the Kingston Eastern Police Division, has been extended. The curfew will cont...
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Jamaicans urged to protect bee population in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
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Jamaicans urged to protect bee population in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
January 5 06:26 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans are being encouraged to protect the island’s bee population, which was displaced and severely affected by Hurricane Meli...
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Forex: $159.46 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.46 to one US dollar
January 5 05:48 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, January 5, ended trading at $159.46, down 1 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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Late cash surge lifts December currency growth to central bank’s target
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Late cash surge lifts December currency growth to central bank’s target
January 5 05:39 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A strong late-December surge in cash demand pushed Jamaica's currency growth for the month to meet the central bank's target, fina...
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Treasure Bay Estates lends hand to local sea captain
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Treasure Bay Estates lends hand to local sea captain
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
January 5 05:33 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — After being hit by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth saw the Treasure Bay Estates team and community memb...
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JPs cautioned against signing documents for people they don’t know
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JPs cautioned against signing documents for people they don’t know
January 5 04:48 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Justices of the peace (JPs) are being warned against signing documents for individuals they do not know for fear of creating oppor...
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Six members of the judiciary sworn in to serve in higher offices
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Six members of the judiciary sworn in to serve in higher offices
January 5 04:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Six members of the judiciary were sworn in to higher offices by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s Hous...
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Betting, Gaming and Lottery Commission warns about unlicensed bookmakers
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Betting, Gaming and Lottery Commission warns about unlicensed bookmakers
August 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is strongly advising members of the public on the illegality of placing bets w...
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BGLC highlights vital role of grooms ahead of Emancipation Race Day
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BGLC highlights vital role of grooms ahead of Emancipation Race Day
July 31, 2025
The guide they provide, cheekily described by some as "straight from the horses' mouth", highlights the vital role of grooms, as the Betting, Gaming &...
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BGLC urges unlicensed gaming operators to get regularised
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BGLC urges unlicensed gaming operators to get regularised
February 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is urging operators of unlicensed gaming machines and locations to take advanta...
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WATCH: BGLC aims to enhance operational efficiency, improve service delivery with GMIS
December 14, 2024
The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) recently held a soft launch of its new Gaming Management Information System (GMIS), which allows cu...
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BGLC licensing services unavailable this Friday
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BGLC licensing services unavailable this Friday
November 28, 2024
The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) says its licensing services will be unavailable on Friday, November 29. "This planned disruption is...
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BGLC advertising rules to combat gambling among children, other vulnerable Jamaicans
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BGLC advertising rules to combat gambling among children, other vulnerable Jamaicans
Julian Richardson | Online Content Manager 
October 17, 2024
Concerned about the proliferation of gambling products in Jamaica, and the impact the resulting promotion of these games may be having on children and...
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Forex: $159.46 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.46 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, January 5, ended trading at $159.46, down 1 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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Late cash surge lifts December currency growth to central bank’s target
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Late cash surge lifts December currency growth to central bank’s target
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