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February 17 09:26 AM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—Warner Bros. Discovery said on Tuesday it is reopened talks with Paramount Skydance on its buyout offer, giving the comp...
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St Andrew man sentenced to life in prison for illegal gun, ammo possession
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St Andrew man sentenced to life in prison for illegal gun, ammo possession
February 17 08:59 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A St Andrew man arrested and charged in 2023 for breaches of the Firearms Act has been sentenced to life imprisonment. He received...
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Australia, Ireland out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe qualify after washout
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KANDY, Sri Lanka (AFP)—The 2021 champions Australia were knocked out of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, with Zimbabwe qualifying for the Super Eights af...
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Haitian prime minister reiterates commitment to deal with criminal gangs
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At least two killed in northeastern US ice rink shooting
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PAWTUCKET, United States (AFP)—At least two people were killed and three wounded in a shooting at an ice rink in the northeastern US town of Pawtucket...
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Two men injured in crash on Reading main road
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Two men were injured in a motor vehicle crash along the Reading main road in St James on Tuesday morning. Reports indicate that th...
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Los Angeles mayor calls for 2028 Olympics chairman to step down over Epstein files
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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)—Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said in an interview Monday she wants Casey Wasserman, whose name was mentioned in the E...
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Holness mourns passing of US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson
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Holness mourns passing of US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed sadness at the passing of American civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, who die...
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Two men injured in crash on Reading main road
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February 17, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Two men were injured in a motor vehicle crash along the Reading main road in St James on Tuesday morning. Reports indicate that th...
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29.6 per cent decline in fire-related deaths for 2025
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29.6 per cent decline in fire-related deaths for 2025
January 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reporting a 29.6 per cent decline in deaths related to fires in 2025, marking another year of prog...
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JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
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JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
January 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in th...
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WATCH: Two bushfires, hours apart, kept firefighters in Westmoreland busy Wednesday night
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WATCH: Two bushfires, hours apart, kept firefighters in Westmoreland busy Wednesday night
November 20, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The Westmoreland Fire Department was kept busy attending to two bushfires on Wednesday. The fires took place in the Beeston Sp...
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WATCH: Fire contained on Spanish Town Road
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WATCH: Fire contained on Spanish Town Road
June 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Firefighters are now conducting cooling down activities after a Fesco gas truck caught fire on Spanish Town Road in the vicinity of...
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Sandals donates two ambulances to Jamaica Fire Brigade
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May 31, 2025
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arm of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has been boosted by the donation of two ambulances by Sandals Resorts Inter...
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JFB renews call for citizens to protect fire hydrants
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JFB renews call for citizens to protect fire hydrants
March 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Citizens are, again, being urged to take steps to safeguard fire hydrants and avoid actions that could render them inoperable. Jama...
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Blown transformer causes evacuation at AGD offices in New Kingston
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January 16, 2025
A blown transformer caused a fire just outside the premises of the Accountant General’s Department (AGD) in New Kingston on Thursday, resulting in a p...
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WATCH: Downtown Kingston businesses targeted in compliance crackdown
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WATCH: Downtown Kingston businesses targeted in compliance crackdown
August 15, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Businesses in downtown Kingston were the target of a multi-agency operation on Wednesday aimed at ensuring that they are compliant...
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Marked increase in fires from motor vehicle crashes
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February 20, 2024
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has reported that for calendar year 2023, there was a 20.8 per cent increase in the number of fires resulting from moto...
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