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Two dead following bingo game ambush in St James
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December 30 12:07 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James police are now investigating the shooting deaths of two men on Monday night in the community of Orange. The deceased ...
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Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
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Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dequity Capital Management Limited has terminated its planned initial public offering (IPO) after the share sale failed to attract...
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Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
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Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Health authorities in Grenada say there is no evidence of an “unusual disease outbreak” at this time in the country, noti...
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Falmouth double murder victims identified
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Falmouth double murder victims identified
December 30 10:06 AM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The police have released the identities of the two men who were fatally shot in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Monday afternoon. The decea...
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France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
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France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
December 30 10:00 AM
PARIS, France (AFP) — The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding...
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Actor Idris Elba Knighted in UK’s New Year honours list
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—British actor Idris Elba and members of England's triumphant Women's Euro 2025 football team were among famous Britons re...
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St Mary to serve up fireworks at Pagee Beach
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St Mary to serve up fireworks at Pagee Beach
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ST MARY, Jamaica — Pagee Beach will be the stage for an epic New Year’s Eve bash, which has taken on added significance for families and businesses im...
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Suriname gov’t declares day of mourning after mass killing
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Suriname gov’t declares day of mourning after mass killing
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ARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) — The Suriname Government has declared Friday as a day of national mourning following the tragic incident that occurred on S...
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MoBay mayor to walk the runway at annual Jingle Mingle Fashion showcase
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MoBay mayor to walk the runway at annual Jingle Mingle Fashion showcase
December 11, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Mayor of Montego Bay Councillor Richard Vernon is  set to take part in this year’s Jingle Mingle Runway, where he will make a spec...
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St James Municipal Corporation issues final notice for bus stop sheds
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St James Municipal Corporation issues final notice for bus stop sheds
November 30, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James Municipal Corporation is calling on entities that have adopted bus stop sheds to remove compromised signs. With the p...
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Delicate balance
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MoBay mayor helps single mom without breaking the rules
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November 15, 2025
CATHERINE HALL, St James – Trying to maintain  the delicate balance between compassion and the letter of the law, Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon has...
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MoBay moves toward creating designated running routes following rise in 5K events
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MoBay moves toward creating designated running routes following rise in 5K events
September 24, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — With Montego Bay seeing a surge in 5K running events across the city, it has prompted municipal officials to consider formal measu...
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Montego Bay poised to lead national drive for integrated development, says Mayor Vernon
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Montego Bay poised to lead national drive for integrated development, says Mayor Vernon
September 22, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Amid renewed calls for a dedicated tourism-supported fund to revitalise Montego Bay, Mayor Richard Vernon has declared that the re...
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Water supply largely restored in Rose Hall, Coral Gardens following disruption – Mayor
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Water supply largely restored in Rose Hall, Coral Gardens following disruption – Mayor
July 6, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon says water supply has been largely restored to residents affected by a recent disruption along th...
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St James Municipal Corporation removes politically themed signs near airport
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St James Municipal Corporation removes politically themed signs near airport
July 4, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica— The St James Municipal Corporation were again on the move, removing illegally placed signs, this time in the vicinity of the Sangst...
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MoBay mayor refuses to yield on political poster removal
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MoBay mayor refuses to yield on political poster removal
May 16, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Lawyers writing on behalf of Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon and the St James Municipal Corporation have officially responded to ...
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Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
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Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dequity Capital Management Limited has terminated its planned initial public offering (IPO) after the share sale failed to attract...
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Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
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Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Health authorities in Grenada say there is no evidence of an “unusual disease outbreak” at this time in the country, noti...
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Falmouth double murder victims identified
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Falmouth double murder victims identified
December 30, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The police have released the identities of the two men who were fatally shot in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Monday afternoon. The decea...
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France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
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France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
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PARIS, France (AFP) — The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding...
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