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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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G2K elects first female president
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G2K elects first female president
March 29, 2026
Sashana-Lee Edwards was on Sunday elected president of Generation 2000 (G2K), becoming the first woman to lead the young professional affiliate of the...
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MP Williams files lawsuit against Councillor Hamilton seeking damages, injunction
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MP Williams files lawsuit against Councillor Hamilton seeking damages, injunction
March 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kingston Central Member of Parliament (MP) Donovan Williams has made good on his threat to file a lawsuit against Rae Town Council...
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Integrity Commision’s director of corruption prosecution resigns
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Integrity Commision’s director of corruption prosecution resigns
March 17, 2026
Roneiph Lawrence, the director of corruption prosecution at the Integrity Commision (IC), has tendered his resignation effective March 31, 2026. The I...
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Fitz-Henley tasks G2K with budget communication
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Fitz-Henley tasks G2K with budget communication
March 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Communication Taskforce Chairman Abka Fitz-Henley has tasked members of the party's young professional ...
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JLP hails contribution of civil rights icon Rev Jesse Jackson
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JLP hails contribution of civil rights icon Rev Jesse Jackson
February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has paid tribute to the late Jesse Jackson, hailing his contribution to the global civil rights str...
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WATCH: JLP councillors walk out of KSAMC meeting after election of deputy mayor
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WATCH: JLP councillors walk out of KSAMC meeting after election of deputy mayor
February 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Uproar broke out at the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) monthly council meeting on Tuesday following the elec...
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Young Jamaica criticises Golding, Dawes over dialysis machine controversy
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Young Jamaica criticises Golding, Dawes over dialysis machine controversy
January 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), has criticised Opposition Leader Mark Golding and Opposi...
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Tavares-Finson retires as ECJ Commissioner
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Tavares-Finson retires as ECJ Commissioner
January 28, 2026
Tom Tavares-Finson, the Jamaica Labour Party’s longest-serving member on the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), has announced his retirement from ...
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
December 26, 2025
From a once in a lifetime hurricane to a historic third term for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), a 30-year low in murders, and the major flop by the R...
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‘Why I backed the JLP’s crime plan?’
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‘Why I backed the JLP’s crime plan?’
Keith Duncan says he was sold on strategy presented by Dr Chang
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December 21, 2025
Government Senator Keith Duncan has moved to explain why he backed the crimefighting plan of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Administration, revealing ...
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Opposition demands stronger oversight of Govt’s Hurricane relief distribution
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Opposition demands stronger oversight of Govt’s Hurricane relief distribution
December 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for a more robust and transparent system to track the distribution of gove...
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JLP congratulates Dr Godwin Friday and NDP on election victory in St Vincent
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JLP congratulates Dr Godwin Friday and NDP on election victory in St Vincent
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has extended congratulations to Dr Godwin Friday and the New Democratic Party (NDP) on their victor...
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JLP scraps annual conference for 2025
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JLP scraps annual conference for 2025
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has announced the cancellation of its Annual Conference for 2025, marking a departure from the long...
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Melissa could blow JLP election promises off course, admits Holness
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Melissa could blow JLP election promises off course, admits Holness
November 21, 2025
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has signalled that his Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Administration may not be able to immediately fulfill some of the p...
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PNP calls on JLP to clarify reported US$201,500 payment from Cemex
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PNP calls on JLP to clarify reported US$201,500 payment from Cemex
October 23, 2025
The People’s National Party (PNP) is calling on the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to urgently clarify reports surrounding a payment to the JLP of US$201,...
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Buchanan’s bid to void St Andrew West Central election rejected
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Buchanan’s bid to void St Andrew West Central election rejected
October 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Constituted Authority has rejected a request by Paul Buchanan, the losing candidate in the recently concluded general election...
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House of Representatives to host orientation for new members
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House of Representatives to host orientation for new members
September 27, 2025
The Parliament of Jamaica will host an official Orientation Day for the 10 new members of the House of Representatives at Gordon House on Tuesday, Sep...
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13 appointed ministers of state, Morgan named parliamentary secretary
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13 appointed ministers of state, Morgan named parliamentary secretary
September 19, 2025
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has named a new slate of ministers of state from among members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The 13 mi...
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Warmington snubs colleagues at swearing-in ceremony
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Warmington snubs colleagues at swearing-in ceremony
September 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Everald Warmington, the controversial Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) member of parliament for St Catherine South Western, is once aga...
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‘We have an impeccable record’ says Don Anderson after polling attacked during election campaign
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‘We have an impeccable record’ says Don Anderson after polling attacked during election campaign
September 17, 2025
Noted pollster Don Anderson has stoutly defended his poll results dating back to the 2002 general election, declaring that he is proud of the work of ...
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JLP slams PNP over election ‘irregularities’ comment, urges it to provide evidence or ‘shut up’
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JLP slams PNP over election ‘irregularities’ comment, urges it to provide evidence or ‘shut up’
September 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has issued a firm rebuttal to allegations made by the People’s National Party (PNP) following the r...
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Residents praise Seiveright’s swift removal of campaign billboards
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Residents praise Seiveright’s swift removal of campaign billboards
September 8, 2025
St Andrew, Jamaica — Residents across St Andrew North Central have commended newly elected Member of Parliament Delano Seiveright for the swift remova...
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Flow engages, uplifts and invests in women and girls
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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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