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Trinidad police seize $6.3 million worth of ganja
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Trinidad police seize $6.3 million worth of ganja
February 22 03:15 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC)—The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) on Sunday said it seized more than TT$6.3 million worth of marijuana that ...
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Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes
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Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes
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PARIS, France (AFP)—Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal to head off renewed conflict when talks with US negotiators resume on ...
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Navasky Anderson reclaims men’s indoor 800m record
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Navasky Anderson reclaims men’s indoor 800m record
February 22 02:48 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican men’s indoor 800m record has been broken for a fourth time in eight days after Navasky Anderson ran 1:44.75 seconds for...
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New York mayor orders citywide travel ban ahead of major US storm
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday ordered the shutdown of the city's entire traffic network for all but emergency ...
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Former Arnett Gardens star killed in alleged confrontation with police
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Former Arnett Gardens star killed in alleged confrontation with police
February 22 02:08 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former Arnett Gardens footballer Lucien Anderson is dead. According to reports, the 55-year-old was fatally shot during a confront...
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Burn Foundation of Jamaica seeks US$55,000 to save woman set ablaze at gas station
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Burn Foundation of Jamaica seeks US$55,000 to save woman set ablaze at gas station
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February 22 01:54 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dacia Forrester should be preparing to celebrate her 41st birthday on Wednesday, but instead, she is currently confined to a hospita...
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$131m investment transforms Belfield Community Health Centre in St Mary
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$131m investment transforms Belfield Community Health Centre in St Mary
February 22 01:11 PM
St Mary, Jamaica—A $131-million investment by the Ministry of Health and Wellness has transformed the Belfield Community Health Centre in St Mary, sig...
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Body of man found in Manchester
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Body of man found in Manchester
February 22 12:15 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— Police are trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found on the Blue Mountain to Top ...
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Gas prices down $2.19, $2.20, diesel down $1.64
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Gas prices down $2.19, $2.20, diesel down $1.64
February 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, February 19, according to the latest ex-re...
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Gas prices up $1.94, $2.46, diesel down $3.06
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Gas prices up $1.94, $2.46, diesel down $3.06
February 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see increases at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, February 12, according to the latest ex-r...
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Gas prices up $0.17, $0.18, diesel up $1.18
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Gas prices up $0.17, $0.18, diesel up $1.18
February 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see increases at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, February 5, according to the latest ex-re...
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Gas prices up $1.20, $1.17, diesel up $2.44
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Gas prices up $1.20, $1.17, diesel up $2.44
January 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, January 29, according to the latest ex-...
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Gas prices up $0.25, diesel up $0.11
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Gas prices up $0.25, diesel up $0.11
January 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, January 15, according to the latest ex-...
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Petrojam offers fuel lifeline to Savanna-la-Mar field hospital
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Petrojam offers fuel lifeline to Savanna-la-Mar field hospital
January 9, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —  Petrojam has pumped over 20,000 litres of fuel to generate electricity for the Savanna-la-Mar field hospital in Westmoreland ...
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Gas prices up $1, diesel up $1
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Gas prices up $1, diesel up $1
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, November 13, according to the latest ex...
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Long lines, short tempers as fuel shortages grip western Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
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Long lines, short tempers as fuel shortages grip western Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
SANDENA JAMES, Social Media Editor 
November 1, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica – There was mounting frustration in storm-ravaged western Jamaica on Thursday as fuel shortages continued to plague motorists severa...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Petrojam has enough fuel to ride out storm, says Vaz
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#EyeOnMelissa: Petrojam has enough fuel to ride out storm, says Vaz
October 23, 2025
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says Jamaica’s state-owned oil refinery Petrojam has confirmed sufficient fuel supplies and has activated all refinery emerg...
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Denham Town Golden Age Home gets green push
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Denham Town Golden Age Home gets green push
October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Petrojam volunteers stepped out on National Tree Planting Day to celebrate community care and the gift of nature with seniors and ...
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Lab technicians ordered back to work —  Petrojam
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Lab technicians ordered back to work — Petrojam
October 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Petrojam says laboratory technicians who took industrial action are to report to work Friday, following orders from the Industria...
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Gas prices down $.12, diesel down $0.56
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Gas prices down $.12, diesel down $0.56
August 20, 2025
Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, August 21, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Pe...
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Gasoline up $1.04, $0.90, Diesel down $0.25
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Gasoline up $1.04, $0.90, Diesel down $0.25
July 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 17, according to the latest ex-ref...
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Gas prices down $3.06, diesel dip $2.94
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Gas prices down $3.06, diesel dip $2.94
July 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 3, according to the latest ex-refin...
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Petrojam ready with critical fuel supplies for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
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Petrojam ready with critical fuel supplies for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
June 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Jamaica’s primary storage facility for strategic reserves of fuel, Petrojam says it is prepared for the North Atlantic Hurrican...
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Petrojam earns US$500m from 4.5 million barrels of exports -Vaz
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Petrojam earns US$500m from 4.5 million barrels of exports -Vaz
May 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -Jamaica earned over US$500 million from the sale of 4.5 million barrels of petroleum products by Petrojam in 2024. This was reveale...
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Gas prices up $3.06, diesel up $3.06
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Gas prices up $3.06, diesel up $3.06
May 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, May 15, according to the latest ex-refi...
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Gas prices up $3.06, diesel down $0.15
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Gas prices up $3.06, diesel down $0.15
April 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, May 1, according to the latest ex-refin...
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Gas prices up $1.88, diesel up $0.25
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Gas prices up $1.88, diesel up $0.25
April 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, April 24, according to the latest ex-ref...
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Gas prices down $3.06, diesel down $3.06
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Gas prices down $3.06, diesel down $3.06
April 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, April 17, according to the latest ex-ref...
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Gas prices up $1.75, diesel up $2.15
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Gas prices up $1.75, diesel up $2.15
March 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, March 27, according to the latest ex-re...
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Petrojam racks up $7.6b in losses since 2023; expects to make a profit this year
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Petrojam racks up $7.6b in losses since 2023; expects to make a profit this year
March 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — After racking up losses of US$24.27 million in 2023/24 and estimated losses of US$26.7 million in 2024/25 for a combined loss of J...
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Trinidad police seize $6.3 million worth of ganja
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC)—The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) on Sunday said it seized more than TT$6.3 million worth of marijuana that ...
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Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes
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PARIS, France (AFP)—Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal to head off renewed conflict when talks with US negotiators resume on ...
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Navasky Anderson reclaims men’s indoor 800m record
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican men’s indoor 800m record has been broken for a fourth time in eight days after Navasky Anderson ran 1:44.75 seconds for...
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New York mayor orders citywide travel ban ahead of major US storm
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Former Arnett Gardens star killed in alleged confrontation with police
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Former Arnett Gardens star killed in alleged confrontation with police
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former Arnett Gardens footballer Lucien Anderson is dead. According to reports, the 55-year-old was fatally shot during a confront...
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