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April 9, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James Police Division has revealed that there has been a marginal increase in murders in the parish this year, when compare...
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Gas prices up $4.50, diesel up $4.50
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, March 26, according to the latest ex-re...
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St James records 16 murders for first three months of 2026
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St James records 16 murders for first three months of 2026
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James Police Division has recorded 16 murders during the first three months of 2026, according to Divisional Commander, Sen...
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Jury Act to be amended to increase juror stipend to $6,000 daily
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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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Eight OPEC+ countries raise oil production by 547,000 barrels per day
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VIENNA, Austria (AFP) — The eight OPEC+ countries said Sunday they will increase production by 547,000 barrels a day in a move which analysts say aims...
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Gas prices up $1.22, $1.18, diesel up $4.50
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, June 26, according to the latest ex-ref...
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Gas prices up $3.84, $3.06, diesel up $4.50
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Two new Canadian routes coming to Sangster International Airport
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Shipping companies say increases possible on Shein, Temu, Ali Express
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans shopping from online retailers like Shein could be paying more for goods in the coming months following the imposition o...
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Gas prices up $1.31, $1.78, diesel up $2.87
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