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Venezuela quake death toll rises to 3,342
July 5 04:26 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,342 with more than 16,700 injured in the disaster, according ...
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Wolmer’s Trust salutes Stephen Francis as ‘giant and genius’
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Wolmer’s Trust salutes Stephen Francis as ‘giant and genius’
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Wolmer's Trust has paid tribute to distinguished alumnus and legendary sprint coach Stephen Francis, describing him as “a giant an...
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FIFA clear US star Balogun to play after Trump call
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked FIFA for suspending Folarin Balogun's one-match ban and al...
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Cathy Matete’s ‘We Won’t Be Silent’ lands Basadi In Music Awards reggae nomination
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We Won’t Be Silent , a song by Kenyan singer Cathy Matete about a controversial incident in her country, has been nominated in the reggae category of ...
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Osaka beats world number one Sabalenka in Wimbledon last 16
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Frankie Sly takes on new role as face of global Creator Rights Movement
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Reggae singer Frankie Sly is stepping onto a different kind of stage. The veteran entertainer has been named national spokesperson for the Creator Rig...
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Holness to attend 51st Caricom Heads of Government conference
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Holness to attend 51st Caricom Heads of Government conference
July 5 12:32 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness departed Jamaica on Sunday for St Lucia, where he will participate in the 51st Regular Meeting of th...
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JLP lauds legendary Stephen Francis for transforming Jamaican athletics
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JLP lauds legendary Stephen Francis for transforming Jamaican athletics
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is joining the nation in mourning the passing of iconic track and field coach Vincent Stephen “Fran...
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JUTC to discontinue Sunday operations on Mandeville to Kingston route as of July 5
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JUTC to discontinue Sunday operations on Mandeville to Kingston route as of July 5
July 1, 2026
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be discontinuing Sunday operations on Route 512 between Mandeville and downtown Kingston as of Sunday, J...
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JUTC offers $1 million reward for identification of suspected arsonist
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JUTC offers $1 million reward for identification of suspected arsonist
June 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is offering a $1-million reward for information leading to the identification of an individ...
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Vaz highlights JUTC revenue surge, fleet upgrades as ridership climbs
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Vaz highlights JUTC revenue surge, fleet upgrades as ridership climbs
June 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, says the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is recordin...
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JUTC adjusts Ocho Rios route to support balance in public transport sector
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JUTC adjusts Ocho Rios route to support balance in public transport sector
May 18, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) says that effective Wednesday, May 20, 2026, it will be reducing the frequenc...
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Five more JUTC drivers charged in bus ticket scam
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Five more JUTC drivers charged in bus ticket scam
March 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An additional five drivers of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Limited have been arrested and charged in a bus ticket frau...
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JUTC to launch Route 612 connecting Ocho Rios with Spanish Town
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JUTC to launch Route 612 connecting Ocho Rios with Spanish Town
March 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), will continue the expansion of its services with the introduction of a new Route 612 con...
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Four JUTC drivers charged in bus ticket scam
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Four JUTC drivers charged in bus ticket scam
March 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Four drivers employed by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) have been arrested and charged in relation to a ticket scam in w...
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JUTC says passengers not required to pay for boarding numbers following TikTok video
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JUTC says passengers not required to pay for boarding numbers following TikTok video
March 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is clarifying that passengers travelling on the Ocho Rios Route 611 (Half-Way Tre...
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WATCH: Two drivers injured in three-vehicle crash in Central Village
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WATCH: Two drivers injured in three-vehicle crash in Central Village
March 12, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Two motorists were reportedly rushed to hospital following a three-vehicle collision in Central Village, St Catherine, on Thur...
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Transport Authority agrees to relax vehicle seizures after meeting with taxi operators
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Transport Authority agrees to relax vehicle seizures after meeting with taxi operators
...operators promise to be 'model operators'
March 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Transport Authority and the Ministry of Transport have agreed to pause the seizure of public passenger vehicles operating outs...
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Schools urged to distribute JUTC student cards for subsidised bus fares
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Schools urged to distribute JUTC student cards for subsidised bus fares
February 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Schools are being urged to distribute the more than 4,000 Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) student cards, to enable students to ...
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Traffic changes for opening of Parliament on Thursday
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Traffic changes for opening of Parliament on Thursday
February 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The police are advising members of the public of traffic changes to facilitate the opening of Parliament on Thursday, February 12. ...
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Low take-up of rural school bus card ahead of Feb 1 deadline
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Low take-up of rural school bus card ahead of Feb 1 deadline
January 30, 2026
With the period for free rides aboard the Rural School Bus system coming to an end on February 1, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is ...
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Investigation ongoing after student allegedly ‘pushed’ from bus, says JUTC
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Investigation ongoing after student allegedly ‘pushed’ from bus, says JUTC
December 13, 2025
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) says investigations are still ongoing into the circumstances that led to a female student being repor...
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Vaz expresses sorrow over death of 10-year-old student in JUTC incident
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Vaz expresses sorrow over death of 10-year-old student in JUTC incident
November 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz has expressed deep sadness following the death of 10-year-old Sham...
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#EyeOnMelissa: JUTC buses to continue to operate as long as conditions allow, says Vaz
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#EyeOnMelissa: JUTC buses to continue to operate as long as conditions allow, says Vaz
October 23, 2025
For commuters who rely on the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), buses will continue to operate as long as it is safe for the company to do so. The...
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JUTC urges parents to register children for rural school bus fare card
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JUTC urges parents to register children for rural school bus fare card
October 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is urging parents and guardians of children who use the rural school bus programm...
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Vaz mourns passing of JUTC bus driver
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Vaz mourns passing of JUTC bus driver
October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Jamaica Urban Transit...
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JUTC confirms driver found unresponsive in ditch has died
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JUTC confirms driver found unresponsive in ditch has died
October 8, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) has confirmed that one of its drivers died on Wednesday after the bus he was ...
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JUTC Rural Express routes begin service with send-off ceremony
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JUTC Rural Express routes begin service with send-off ceremony
October 2, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) officially launched its Rural Express Routes on October 1, 2025, expanding pr...
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JUTC launches new route between Kingston and MoBay
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JUTC launches new route between Kingston and MoBay
September 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will, as of October 1, introduce a new Rural Express service, offering passengers a more ...
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130 JUTC buses chartered for JLP rally
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130 JUTC buses chartered for JLP rally
August 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be providing chartered transportation services for attendees travelling to the JLP r...
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Venezuela quake death toll rises to 3,342
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Wolmer’s Trust salutes Stephen Francis as ‘giant and genius’
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Cathy Matete’s ‘We Won’t Be Silent’ lands Basadi In Music Awards reggae nomination
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Cathy Matete’s ‘We Won’t Be Silent’ lands Basadi In Music Awards reggae nomination
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We Won’t Be Silent , a song by Kenyan singer Cathy Matete about a controversial incident in her country, has been nominated in the reggae category of ...
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