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Jumpers Lamara Distin and Nia Robinson get podium finishes in Finland
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Jumpers Lamara Distin and Nia Robinson get podium finishes in Finland
June 3 05:08 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jumpers Lamara Distin and Nia Robinson achieved podium finishes at Wednesday’s 2026 Paavo Nurmi Games, a World Athletics Continent...
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Forex: $159.11 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.11 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, June 3, ended trading at $159.11, up 34 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dail...
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JUTC is official transportation partner for Reggae Sumfest 2026
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JUTC is official transportation partner for Reggae Sumfest 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be the main transportation partner for Reggae Sumfest 2026. The bus company made the...
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First come, first seated, says JUTC
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First come, first seated, says JUTC
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is reminding the commuting public that seating on all its buses is allocated on a...
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Gas prices down $0.25, diesel down $0.25
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, June 4, according to the latest ex-refi...
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Region told El Nino could result in increased Atlantic Hurricane season activity
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Region told El Nino could result in increased Atlantic Hurricane season activity
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) Wednesday warned of a potentially increased Atlantic Hurrica...
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Authorities warn of World Cup ticket, merchandise scams
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Authorities warn of World Cup ticket, merchandise scams
June 3 02:42 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers cau...
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Trinidad and Tobago welcomes election to UN Security Council
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Trinidad and Tobago welcomes election to UN Security Council
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Government of Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday welcomed the country’s election as a non-permanent member of the Un...
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Jefferson-Wooden emulates Fraser-Pryce with world sprint double
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Jefferson-Wooden emulates Fraser-Pryce with world sprint double
September 19, 2025
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Melissa Jefferson-Wooden became the first woman since Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in 2013 to achieve the world sprint...
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US Trials: Jefferson-Wooden clocks 10.65 to win women’s 100m
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US Trials: Jefferson-Wooden clocks 10.65 to win women’s 100m
Bednarek blazes to men's sprint title in 9.79
August 2, 2025
EUGENE, United States (AFP) -- Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek blazed to victories in the 100m at the US Championships in Oregon on Friday...
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Three Jamaicans down the track in Women’s Short Sprint at Grand Slam Meet
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Three Jamaicans down the track in Women’s Short Sprint at Grand Slam Meet
April 6, 2025
America’s Melissa Jefferson-Wooden had a perfect Grand Slam Track Meet capturing the Women’s Short Sprint title after winning the 200m in 23.46 runnin...
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Forex: $159.11 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, June 3, ended trading at $159.11, up 34 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dail...
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JUTC is official transportation partner for Reggae Sumfest 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be the main transportation partner for Reggae Sumfest 2026. The bus company made the...
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First come, first seated, says JUTC
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