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Jimmy Cliff’s Best of Jimmy Cliff returns to Billboard
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Jimmy Cliff’s Best of Jimmy Cliff returns to Billboard
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 2 03:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— International reggae artiste Jimmy Cliff, who died last week, has returned to the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. The famed singer r...
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Same day processing of driver’s licence on hold says TAJ
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Same day processing of driver’s licence on hold says TAJ
December 2 03:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says it continues to experience technical issues affecting the processing of same-day driver's lice...
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It’s time! Masicka, Tommy Lee kick off dancehall’s ‘war season’ with potent diss tracks
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It’s time! Masicka, Tommy Lee kick off dancehall’s ‘war season’ with potent diss tracks
December 2 02:03 PM
With Masicka and Tommy Lee Sparta having released “diss” tracks aimed at each other, dancehall’s “war season” has officially begun. In less than 24 ho...
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OUR to monitor utility billing relief after the hurricane
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OUR to monitor utility billing relief after the hurricane
December 2 01:46 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica's utilities regulator said on Tuesday it would monitor temporary customer billing relief measures announced by major servi...
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District constable charged with assault of woman and baby
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District constable charged with assault of woman and baby
December 2 01:27 PM
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A district constable was summoned to the Portland Parish Court on November 26 to answer to charges surrounding a domestic assault ...
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10 ways to volunteer this Christmas to support Jamaicans impacted by Melissa
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10 ways to volunteer this Christmas to support Jamaicans impacted by Melissa
December 2 01:22 PM
As communities across Jamaica continue to pick up the pieces following Hurricane Melissa, the need to give back has never been greater, and what bette...
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Toll collection for May Pen to Williamsfield highway delayed
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Toll collection for May Pen to Williamsfield highway delayed
December 2 12:31 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Toll collection on the new Phase 1C segment of the PJ Patterson Highway from May Pen to Williamsfield, which was scheduled to comm...
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December 2, 2025
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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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Commissioner Blake calls for clarity after murder of four-year-old Shannon Gordon
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Commissioner Blake calls for clarity after murder of four-year-old Shannon Gordon
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake is calling for renewed moral clarity and collective resolve following the murder of four-year-o...
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JCF promotes 45 officers to rank of superintendent
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JCF promotes 45 officers to rank of superintendent
August 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has announced the promotion of 45 officers to the rank of superintendent. The move, the JCF sa...
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WATCH: JCF receives $650 million high-tech upgrade
May 31, 2025
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received a $650-million infusion of high-tech equipment, that will significantly boost the speed, coordinatio...
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Police commissioner says police will not be deterred in crime fight
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Police commissioner says police will not be deterred in crime fight
May 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake has sought to reassure members of the public that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will ...
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Illegal Haitian migrants a ‘special problem’ for Portland, says Chang
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Illegal Haitian migrants a ‘special problem’ for Portland, says Chang
April 12, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica – Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang has described the illegal migration of Haitians to Portland as a “special problem”, ...
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Police are core human rights activists  – Commissioner
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Police are core human rights activists – Commissioner
March 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police Commissioner Kevin Blake is positioning lawmen as human rights activists amid a row between The Jamaica Constabulary Force ...
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JCF warns public of scam impersonating police commissioner
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JCF warns public of scam impersonating police commissioner
February 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Members of the public are being alerted of an ongoing online scam whereby individuals are impersonating the Commissioner of Police D...
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Police Commissioner Kevin Blake involved in car accident
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Police Commissioner Kevin Blake involved in car accident
February 2, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica - Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake and his team members were involved in a motor vehicle collision on Sunday. The accident happen...
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Police Commissioner apologises for exposure of CISOCA records
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Police Commissioner apologises for exposure of CISOCA records
January 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has issued an apology following the exposure of sensitive records belonging to the police’s Cent...
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Police chief sends warning to criminals after 19% decline in murders
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Police chief sends warning to criminals after 19% decline in murders
January 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC) – Jamaica ended 2024 registering 1,139 murders and a warning from Police Commissioner Kevin Blake to criminals that they will...
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UPDATE: Men killed believed to be part of criminal network targeting Beryllium Limited
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UPDATE: Men killed believed to be part of criminal network targeting Beryllium Limited
July 26, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Deputy Commissioner of Police, Fitz Bailey says the suspected robbers who were on Friday morning shot down during a police operati...
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Jimmy Cliff’s Best of Jimmy Cliff returns to Billboard
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Jimmy Cliff’s Best of Jimmy Cliff returns to Billboard
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— International reggae artiste Jimmy Cliff, who died last week, has returned to the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. The famed singer r...
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Same day processing of driver’s licence on hold says TAJ
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Same day processing of driver’s licence on hold says TAJ
December 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says it continues to experience technical issues affecting the processing of same-day driver's lice...
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It’s time! Masicka, Tommy Lee kick off dancehall’s ‘war season’ with potent diss tracks
Entertainment, ...
It’s time! Masicka, Tommy Lee kick off dancehall’s ‘war season’ with potent diss tracks
December 2, 2025
With Masicka and Tommy Lee Sparta having released “diss” tracks aimed at each other, dancehall’s “war season” has officially begun. In less than 24 ho...
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OUR to monitor utility billing relief after the hurricane
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OUR to monitor utility billing relief after the hurricane
December 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica's utilities regulator said on Tuesday it would monitor temporary customer billing relief measures announced by major servi...
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District constable charged with assault of woman and baby
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District constable charged with assault of woman and baby
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PORTLAND, Jamaica — A district constable was summoned to the Portland Parish Court on November 26 to answer to charges surrounding a domestic assault ...
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