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Fire at the Retirement Dump
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters have responded to a fire at the Retirement Dump in St James. The blaze was noticed just before 3:00 pm, and the briga...
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
April 4 04:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
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‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
April 4 03:48 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP)—Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel A...
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
April 4 03:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on S...
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
April 4 02:47 PM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
April 4 01:43 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica — Vacae Weekend 2026 officially got underway with a vibrant staging of The Lawn, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrify...
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
April 4 01:39 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Rena has released a new single entitled Yardie Girls No Love/Kingston City , which has sparked much debate. The si...
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Jamaica won three silver medals in first session at Carifta Games
April 4 12:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica won three silver medals on Saturday morning’s first session of the 53rd Carifta Games, which is being held at the Kirani Ja...
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KSAMC to hold workshops with event promoters to reproduce Freedom Street success
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KSAMC to hold workshops with event promoters to reproduce Freedom Street success
January 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby said the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation will host a series of workshops to ensure the ...
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Beenie uses Kartel’s words to crown himself ‘King of the Dancehall’
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Beenie uses Kartel’s words to crown himself ‘King of the Dancehall’
January 10, 2025
Self-proclaimed ‘King of the Dancehall’ Beenie Man clapped back at Vybz Kartel by posting a video of the ‘World Boss’ himself ‘crowning’ Beenie with t...
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Kartel’s STR8 Vybz Rum takes centre stage at Freedom Street concert
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Kartel’s STR8 Vybz Rum takes centre stage at Freedom Street concert
January 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When Vybz Kartel officially launched STR8 Vybz Rum in November 2024, he didn’t just introduce a liquor brand — he set the stage fo...
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Popcaan addresses dispute with ‘Skatta’ Burrell at Freedom Street
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Popcaan addresses dispute with ‘Skatta’ Burrell at Freedom Street
January 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popcaan’s Unruly Entertainment has sought to clarify the circumstances surrounding the dispute between the dancehall star and Down...
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Vybz Kartel rings in 2025 with Spice at Freedom Street
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Vybz Kartel rings in 2025 with Spice at Freedom Street
January 1, 2025
Vybz Kartel rang in 2025 alongside fellow dancehall superstar Spice at his Freedom Street concert on Wednesday. The entertainers were in the middle of...
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Freedom Street attracts global audience
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Freedom Street attracts global audience
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— If there was ever a doubt Vybz Kartel’s global reach, it was easily shattered on Tuesday night as fans from across the world flocke...
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Freedom Street crowd rolls into National Stadium
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Freedom Street crowd rolls into National Stadium
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Tonight marks a monumental moment for thousands of Gaza fans worldwide, as the highly anticipated return of the Worl’ Boss, Vybz Ka...
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Masicka ‘not performing’ at Freedom Street
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Masicka ‘not performing’ at Freedom Street
December 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste Masicka will not be performing at Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street concert at the National Stadium on Tuesday. This ...
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No weapons, explosives for Freedom Street concert as police announce traffic changes
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No weapons, explosives for Freedom Street concert as police announce traffic changes
December 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police are advising persons attending Vybz Kartel's Freedom Street concert at the National Stadium on New Year's Eve that any item...
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11 events to look forward to this Christmas
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11 events to look forward to this Christmas
December 3, 2024
The festive season is here and as usual Jamaica’s entertainment sector is buzzing with life. From family activities to exciting raves, there's somethi...
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Fireworks to light up Kingston at freedom street at midnight
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Fireworks to light up Kingston at freedom street at midnight
November 24, 2024
Kingston, Jamaica – Freedom Street promises to end the year with a bang — literally. As the clock strikes midnight, the skies over Kingston will explo...
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BVI Premier says government sponsorship of Kartel concert will come back in taxes
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BVI Premier says government sponsorship of Kartel concert will come back in taxes
October 17, 2024
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (CMC) — British Virgin Islands Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that the government’s sponsorship of the Vybz ...
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Vybz Kartel releases new song ‘The Comet’
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Vybz Kartel releases new song ‘The Comet’
September 13, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has dropped his first single since his release from prison. The song,  The Comet , was produced by...
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Tier 1 tickets sold out for Kartel’s ‘Freedom Street’ concert
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Tier 1 tickets sold out for Kartel’s ‘Freedom Street’ concert
August 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tier 1 tickets for Vybz Kartel’s ‘Freedom Street’ concert to be held on December 31, 2024 are now sold out. This is according to t...
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Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street ticket website crashes moments after it went live
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Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street ticket website crashes moments after it went live
August 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The website through which tickets for Vybz Kartel's ‘Freedom Street’ concert can be purchased crashed Saturday morning, only secon...
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters have responded to a fire at the Retirement Dump in St James. The blaze was noticed just before 3:00 pm, and the briga...
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
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‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP)—Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel A...
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on S...
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
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