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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
December 24 02:00 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Members of the public are being urged to limit the amount of cash carried, plan shopping activities carefully, and take proactive m...
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
December 24 12:57 PM
Roots singers Milton Blake and Luciano were friends for over 20 years before they recorded a song together. That first collaboration was done in 2016,...
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
December 24 12:56 PM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Flash flood warnings were in effect in Los Angeles and most of southern California on Wednesday as one of the worst...
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Manchester police push safety reassurance amid four murders in 48 hours
December 24 12:25 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester have moved to reassure the public that the parish is safe to conduct business amid four murders in Mandevil...
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
December 24 11:24 AM
  KINGSTON, Jamaica —In a bid to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced it will temporarily relax th...
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
December 24 11:15 AM
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (Caricom) Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integratio...
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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
December 24 09:45 AM
BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the s...
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
December 24 09:32 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, through his foundation, has joined the Janet Richards Foundation in a nearly $1 million donation to...
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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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JLP chides PNP objection to JPS US$150 million loan
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JLP chides PNP objection to JPS US$150 million loan
December 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is criticising the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) for what it described as a “ton...
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JLP Central Executive to discuss intensifying Hurricane recovery efforts
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JLP Central Executive to discuss intensifying Hurricane recovery efforts
December 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A meeting of the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) Central Executive is set to get underway in St Andrew on Sunday morning with discuss...
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Cemex funds transfer to JLP still questionable, says PNP after Carib Cement ‘clarification’
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Cemex funds transfer to JLP still questionable, says PNP after Carib Cement ‘clarification’
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — General Secretary of the People’s National Party (PNP), Dr Dayton Campbell, says while he welcomes Caribbean Cement Company Limite...
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Carib Cement says ‘contributions’ made to both JLP and PNP, no ‘fees’ paid
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Carib Cement says ‘contributions’ made to both JLP and PNP, no ‘fees’ paid
October 23, 2025
Caribbean Cement Company Limited says it has made voluntary contributions to both major political parties in Jamaica, adding that it has not paid “fee...
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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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PNP calls for fair prosecution of Mayor Norman Scott in assault case
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PNP calls for fair prosecution of Mayor Norman Scott in assault case
October 18, 2025
The People’s National Party (PNP) has called for a fair and just prosecution of Mayor Norman Scott, who is before the court facing assault charges in ...
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Young Jamaica dismisses PNP concerns over ‘leaked’ IC reports
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Young Jamaica dismisses PNP concerns over ‘leaked’ IC reports
October 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), has pushed back at concerns raised by the People's National Party ...
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JLP denounces ‘hypocritical’ PNP stance on interdiction of medical doctor
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JLP denounces ‘hypocritical’ PNP stance on interdiction of medical doctor
October 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) Marlon Morgan is calling on the People’s National Party (PNP) to refrain from “selectively champi...
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In pictures: Smiles and pride as legislators take up positions in Parliament
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In pictures: Smiles and pride as legislators take up positions in Parliament
September 18, 2025
Sixty-three Members of Parliament (MPs) and 21 senators took their seats in the Houses of Parliament on Thursday as legislators were sworn-in for the ...
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Juliet Holness returns as Speaker of the House
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Juliet Holness returns as Speaker of the House
September 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St Andrew East Rural, Juliet Holness, was reappointed as the Speaker of the House of Representatives duri...
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JLP rejects PNP’s ‘strong-arm’ tactics on House Speaker appointment
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JLP rejects PNP’s ‘strong-arm’ tactics on House Speaker appointment
September 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has dismissed what it calls an attempt by the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) to...
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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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Grange calls on PNP to indicate what action it will take against Norman Scott
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Grange calls on PNP to indicate what action it will take against Norman Scott
September 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Member of Parliament for St Catherine Central, Olivia Grange, is calling on the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) to indicat...
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Holness to meet with Governor-General ahead of swearing-in of new gov’t
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Holness to meet with Governor-General ahead of swearing-in of new gov’t
September 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is to meet with Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen on Wednesday as state protocols are being acti...
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JLP slams ‘political mischief’ amid PNP election concerns
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JLP slams ‘political mischief’ amid PNP election concerns
September 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Spokesperson Kamina Johnson Smith has hit out at a recent statement from the People's National Party (P...
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Victory is for Don, says Fitz-Henley as he praises late former Senate colleague
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Victory is for Don, says Fitz-Henley as he praises late former Senate colleague
September 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Communication Taskforce, Abka Fitz-Henley, has hailed the contribution of former senato...
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JFJ congratulates JLP on election win, calls for bold action on justice and governance
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JFJ congratulates JLP on election win, calls for bold action on justice and governance
September 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is extending congratulations to the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and its leader Andrew Holness, on their v...
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Government dynamics could shift with Opposition boost, says Professor Waller
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Government dynamics could shift with Opposition boost, says Professor Waller
September 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) securing 29 seats in the 2025 General Election, Dr Lloyd Waller, professor of di...
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Morris Dixon says JLP executed a clean political campaign
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Morris Dixon says JLP executed a clean political campaign
September 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) Dana Morris Dixon says the party, under Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ direction, executed a clea...
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Portland Eastern, Kingston Central among seats that JLP will be ‘looking at closely’ in official count
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Portland Eastern, Kingston Central among seats that JLP will be ‘looking at closely’ in official count
September 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — While it is confident that it has retained the 34 constituencies awarded to it on election night, after the preliminary count, the...
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General Elections: Golding concedes defeat
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General Elections: Golding concedes defeat
September 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) President, Mark Golding has officially conceded the 2025 General Election to the Jamaica Labour Part...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —Members of the public are being urged to limit the amount of cash carried, plan shopping activities carefully, and take proactive m...
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Roots singers Milton Blake and Luciano were friends for over 20 years before they recorded a song together. That first collaboration was done in 2016,...
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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Manchester police push safety reassurance amid four murders in 48 hours
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester have moved to reassure the public that the parish is safe to conduct business amid four murders in Mandevil...
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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  KINGSTON, Jamaica —In a bid to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced it will temporarily relax th...
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