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Flow engages, uplifts and invests in women and girls
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Flow engages, uplifts and invests in women and girls
April 1 04:00 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Telecommunications provider Flow recently donated $250,000 to the HerFlow Foundation, an organisation that champions menstrual hea...
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Second suspect charged for sanitation worker’s murder
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Second suspect charged for sanitation worker’s murder
April 1 03:45 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A second man has been charged in connection with the murder of 29-year-old Sequan Grant, a sanitation worker of Ponsetta Avenue, K...
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US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez
US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez
April 1 03:42 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions against Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, who took power ...
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Jamaica College clarifies ‘misleading’ media account of reported school assault
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Jamaica College clarifies ‘misleading’ media account of reported school assault
April 1 03:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following reports that a student at Jamaica College was assaulted by peers on the school compound last week, the institution’s boa...
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Jamaica Employers’ Federation announces newly elected executive leadership team
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Jamaica Employers’ Federation announces newly elected executive leadership team
April 1 02:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) has announced its newly elected executive officers, with Wayne Chen returning as president...
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Americans kicked off cruise line after being found with drugs
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Americans kicked off cruise line after being found with drugs
April 1 02:52 PM
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC)–Three Americans, including a 70-year-old man, were fined a total of US$350 after small amounts of marijuana were found in their ...
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USF launches two public Wi-Fi sites in one day
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USF launches two public Wi-Fi sites in one day
April 1 02:44 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Universal Service Fund (USF) on Friday launched two public Wi-Fi locations in Port Royal and the Kingston Craft Market, expand...
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A Sterling Silver Celebration: Sterling Asset Management marks 25 years
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A Sterling Silver Celebration: Sterling Asset Management marks 25 years
April 1 02:21 PM
Sterling Asset Management Limited recently commemorated its 25th anniversary with an elegant customer appreciation event at the UWI Mona Ruins & Lawns...
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Digicel expands retail and connectivity footprint with new store in Ocho Rios
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Digicel expands retail and connectivity footprint with new store in Ocho Rios
March 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Digicel has expanded its retail footprint along Jamaica’s north coast with the opening of a new store at Soni’s Plaza in Ocho Rios...
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Utility providers call for united action against vandalism and theft
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Utility providers call for united action against vandalism and theft
February 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s four major utility providers serving the electricity, water and sewerage, and telecommunications sectors are calling for...
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Tony Bates, Michael Leitner appointed to Digicel board
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Tony Bates, Michael Leitner appointed to Digicel board
February 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Digicel on Tuesday announced the appointment of Tony Bates and Michael Leitner to its board of directors. The appointments come as...
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Digicel calls network vandalism and theft a national crisis
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Digicel calls network vandalism and theft a national crisis
January 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Digicel has warned that vandalism and theft of telecommunications infrastructure have escalated into a national crisis, causing wi...
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Digicel to resume service disconnections Tuesday
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Digicel to resume service disconnections Tuesday
December 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Telecommunications provider Digicel has announced it will resume normal billing processes and service disruptions for non-payment ...
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Digicel says latest act of vandalism causing service disruption for customers in Kingston
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Digicel says latest act of vandalism causing service disruption for customers in Kingston
December 5, 2025
Digicel has condemned what it says is, “a more recent, deliberate and criminal act of vandalism that has damaged a critical section of its underground...
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Medera returns to Digicel
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Medera returns to Digicel
November 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Caribbean Airlines boss Garvin Medera has returned to Digicel, where he now assumes the role of CEO for the Atlantic Region...
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Digicel says vandalism on Catherine Hall site delays restoration work
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Digicel says vandalism on Catherine Hall site delays restoration work
November 17, 2025
Communications company Digicel is reporting that critical batteries were discovered to be stolen at one of its network sites in Catherine Hall, Monteg...
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Digicel reports 57% of mobile sites now back in operation
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Digicel reports 57% of mobile sites now back in operation
November 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Digicel Jamaica says it has remained steadfast in its mission to reconnect Jamaica, working...
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Telecoms network rebounding as Jamaica receives 700 Starlink units after Melissa
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Telecoms network rebounding as Jamaica receives 700 Starlink units after Melissa
November 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s telecommunications sector is steadily recovering following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, bolstered by the arrival of...
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Digicel service disrupted in St Mary, St Ann and Trelawny due to electrical fire on utility lines
Digicel service disrupted in St Mary, St Ann and Trelawny due to electrical fire on utility lines
November 7, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica—Telecommunications provider Digicel says its customers in St Mary, St Ann, and Trelawny are experiencing service disruption due to se...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Digicel says 26% of mobile network offline — Vaz
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#EyeOnMelissa: Digicel says 26% of mobile network offline — Vaz
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Telecommunications company Digicel reported 26 per cent of its mobile network as being offline Tuesday morning, in large part due ...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Utility providers say recovery may require rebuilding, not just restoration
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#EyeOnMelissa: Utility providers say recovery may require rebuilding, not just restoration
October 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With Jamaica bracing for the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the country’s major utility providers say they are as prepared as possib...
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#EyeOnMelissa: PM tells police go after persons who prey on telecoms infrastructure
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#EyeOnMelissa: PM tells police go after persons who prey on telecoms infrastructure
October 24, 2025
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the full force of the law must be brought to bear on persons who are minded to use the cover of Tropical Storm M...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Digicel urges customers to report acts of vandalism during Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: Digicel urges customers to report acts of vandalism during Melissa
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Digicel Jamaica is urging members of the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activity or acts of vandalism that could i...
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Digicel mobile network restored, free data and calls until 2:30 pm
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Digicel mobile network restored, free data and calls until 2:30 pm
September 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Telecommunications provider Digicel says its network has been restored after an hours-long outage that affected customers island-w...
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Mobile services down, Digicel says it’s addressing issue
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Mobile services down, Digicel says it’s addressing issue
September 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Telecommunication provider Digicel has confirmed a disruption in mobile services, which is affecting customers across the island a...
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Digicel restores services following fibre network vandalism
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Digicel restores services following fibre network vandalism
September 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Digicel has confirmed that internet, mobile, and TV services disrupted by a recent outage have now been fully restored. The compan...
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Digicel and Flow say internet, TV services impacted by vandalism
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Digicel and Flow say internet, TV services impacted by vandalism
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Digicel and Flow have reportedly suffered another act of vandalism Wednesday evening, which the companies say has disrupted televi...
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Digicel shuts down Loop News and SportsMax
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Digicel shuts down Loop News and SportsMax
July 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Digicel Group has announced the closure of Loop News and the upcoming final broadcast of SportsMax, as part of its strategic shift...
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Law to increase penalties for tampering with telecoms facility tabled in House
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Law to increase penalties for tampering with telecoms facility tabled in House
May 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Legislation providing for a significant increase in the penalties under the Telecommunications Act for trespassing, meddling, inte...
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Third mobile telecoms company coming soon, says Vaz
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Third mobile telecoms company coming soon, says Vaz
May 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is close to having a third mobile telecommunications provider. Minister with responsibility for telecommunications, Daryl ...
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Flow engages, uplifts and invests in women and girls
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April 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Telecommunications provider Flow recently donated $250,000 to the HerFlow Foundation, an organisation that champions menstrual hea...
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Second suspect charged for sanitation worker’s murder
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Second suspect charged for sanitation worker’s murder
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – A second man has been charged in connection with the murder of 29-year-old Sequan Grant, a sanitation worker of Ponsetta Avenue, K...
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US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez
US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez
April 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions against Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, who took power ...
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Jamaica College clarifies ‘misleading’ media account of reported school assault
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Jamaica College clarifies ‘misleading’ media account of reported school assault
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following reports that a student at Jamaica College was assaulted by peers on the school compound last week, the institution’s boa...
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Jamaica Employers’ Federation announces newly elected executive leadership team
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Jamaica Employers’ Federation announces newly elected executive leadership team
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) has announced its newly elected executive officers, with Wayne Chen returning as president...
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