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US$150m loan allowed JPS to accelerate restoration — Vaz
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US$150m loan allowed JPS to accelerate restoration — Vaz
January 13 06:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the US$150 million loan, which the Government approved for Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), ha...
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Jury Act to be amended to increase juror stipend to $6,000 daily
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Jury Act to be amended to increase juror stipend to $6,000 daily
January 13 06:04 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Justice Minister Delroy Chuck on Tuesday tabled amendments to the Jury Act in the House of Representatives that would see the stip...
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Jamaicans urged to stay prepared and calm in the event of earthquake
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Jamaicans urged to stay prepared and calm in the event of earthquake
January 13 05:46 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Individuals are being urged to prioritise preparedness and remain calm should Jamaica experience an earthquake. This urging comes ...
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Trump vows ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters
January 13 05:31 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States would react strongly if authorities in...
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Forex: $158.56 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.56 to one US dollar
January 13 05:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, January 13, ended trading at $158.56, down by 10 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Guyanese agronomist to begin tenure as IICA director general
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Guyanese agronomist to begin tenure as IICA director general
January 13 05:07 PM
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — Guyanese agronomist Muhammad Ibrahim will take over as director general of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agri...
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10 shelters still open in St Elizabeth
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10 shelters still open in St Elizabeth
January 13 03:49 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Ten of the 87 officially designated emergency shelters in St Elizabeth remain open nearly three months after the passage of Hu...
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Former Refugee Camp rapper John Forté dies at 50
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Former Refugee Camp rapper John Forté dies at 50
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Grammy-nominated rapper and producer John Forté, best known for his work as a member of Fugees associate Refugee Camp All-Stars, has died. Forté died ...
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew South Police Division
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew South Police Division
January 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in the St Andrew South Police Division. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 8 and wil...
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew North Police Division
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew North Police Division
January 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed for the communities of Brooks Level and Airy Castle in Stony Hill, St Andrew. The curfew began a...
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Malcolm Heights, Hanover
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Malcolm Heights, Hanover
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in Malcolm Heights and its environs in Hanover. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January ...
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Hanover
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Hanover
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the Hanover Police Division. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 5, a...
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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, 2026
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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Manchester communities to go under curfew
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Manchester communities to go under curfew
January 1, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew will be imposed in sections of Manchester, effective from 6:20 pm on Thursday, January 1, 2026, to 6:20 pm on S...
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of  St Elizabeth
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Elizabeth
December 29, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica –  A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Lacovia, St Elizabeth. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Monday, and will remai...
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
December 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Park Lane and 100 Lane, Red Hills Road, Kingston 19, has been extended. The curfew wil...
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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South Police Division
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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South Police Division
December 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in the St Andrew South Police Division, has been extended. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Tu...
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Curfew extended in sections of St Catherine North Division
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Curfew extended in sections of St Catherine North Division
December 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The curfews that have been imposed on Windsor Road/McVickers Lane and March Pen communities in the St Catherine North Police Divis...
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Elgin Town
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Elgin Town
December 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Elgin Town, Lucea, in the Hanover Police Division. The curfew began at 6:00 pm, o...
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48-hour curfew imposed in St Andrew Central
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48-hour curfew imposed in St Andrew Central
December 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in the St Andrew Central Police Division.  The curfew will began at 6:00 pm, on Thursday, Decemb...
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48-hour curfew imposed in Kingston Eastern
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48-hour curfew imposed in Kingston Eastern
December 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in the Kingston Eastern policing division. The curfew will begin at 6:00 pm, on Tuesday,  and wi...
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Curfew imposed in sections of the St Andrew North police division
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Curfew imposed in sections of the St Andrew North police division
December 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A 48-hour curfew has been imposed for the communities of Park Lane and 100 Lane, Red Hills Road in St Andrew. The curfew began at 6:...
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48-hour curfew extended in Waltham Park
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48-hour curfew extended in Waltham Park
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in a section of Waltham Park, Kingston 11, has been extended. The curfew continues from 6:00 p...
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48-hour curfew extended in Kingston Eastern police division
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48-hour curfew extended in Kingston Eastern police division
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in the Kingston Eastern police division has been extended. The curfew will continue from 6:00 pm...
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Curfew imposed in sections of Author Leon Drive, Golden Spring, St Andrew
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Curfew imposed in sections of Author Leon Drive, Golden Spring, St Andrew
October 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica –A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Author Leon Drive, Golden Spring, St Andrew. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Friday...
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Curfew imposed in sections of Iron River district, Stony Hill, St Andrew
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Curfew imposed in sections of Iron River district, Stony Hill, St Andrew
October 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the Iron River district, Stony Hill, St Andrew. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Fr...
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Sandy Bay, Hanover
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Sandy Bay, Hanover
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Sandy Bay, Hanover. The curfew began on Monday, October 13, at 6:00 pm and will r...
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48-hour curfew imposed in Kingston Eastern
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48-hour curfew imposed in Kingston Eastern
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in the Kingston Eastern Police division. The curfew began on Monday, October 13 at 6:00 pm and w...
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48-hour curfew extended in Linstead, St Catherine
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48-hour curfew extended in Linstead, St Catherine
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in sections of Linstead, St Catherine, on Wednesday, October 8, has been extended for another ...
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48-hour curfew extended in sections of St Andrew
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48-hour curfew extended in sections of St Andrew
October 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in sections of the St Andrew South Police Division has been extended for another 48 hours. The...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Individuals are being urged to prioritise preparedness and remain calm should Jamaica experience an earthquake. This urging comes ...
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Forex: $158.56 to one US dollar
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