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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Culture Olivia Grange on Thursday signed the instrument of ratification for the United Nations Educational, Scientific a...
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Two Black River escapees remain after Manchester’s most wanted killed by police
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica— Police say following the fatal shooting of Manchester’s most wanted man and Black River prison escapee Oral Cole on Thursday, two...
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Chronic Law and Pimpdon Records score big with Millionaire Badness
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall star Chronic Law and buzzing producer Pimpdon Records have teamed up to release another banger, Millionaire Badness. The l...
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Traves Smikle wins event in Texas in first competition since 2024
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Two-time Commonwealth Games medalist Traves Smikle kicked off his competitive schedule for 2026, throwing with a 65.75m to win the m...
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MoBay mayor to walk the runway at annual Jingle Mingle Fashion showcase
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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
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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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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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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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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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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, 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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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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