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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
April 13 06:32 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James Municipal Corporation is examining ways to make the Charles Gordon Market more manageable for those who use it, espec...
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family She...
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
April 13 05:20 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Several Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have been highlighted for the progress made in their health sectors,...
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Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
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Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
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Family members of Ashly Robinson, the American content creator popularly known as Ashlee Jenae, are seeking answers following her sudden death while o...
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
April 13 04:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is welcoming the announcement by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development ...
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Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar
April 13 04:14 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, April 13, ended trading at $159.09 down by 9 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
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Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
April 13 04:06 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding employers and tax payers that the income tax threshold (tax-free amount) has incr...
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Trial for ‘Beachy Stout’ in murder of first wife adjourned to January
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Trial for ‘Beachy Stout’ in murder of first wife adjourned to January
April 13 03:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The trial for Portland businessman Everton “Beachy Stout” McDonald in relation to the murder of his first wife, Marlene McDonald has...
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Opposition welcomes creative economy Green Paper, urges inclusion and action
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October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s latest policy move to formalise and expand Jamaica’s cultural and creative industries has received bipartisan sup...
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Young voters expected to lag behind older demographics again — JYAN
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Young voters expected to lag behind older demographics again — JYAN
...study suggests young people dissatisfied with two main political parties
September 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) says the real work to engage young voters will begin after the general election, as yout...
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Westmoreland Circuit Court to discuss JCF lockup administration policy and procedures
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Westmoreland Circuit Court to discuss JCF lockup administration policy and procedures
May 7, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The defence and Crown lawyers for the Mario Deane case are to be in court an hour ahead of the scheduled start time on Wednesd...
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St Lucia to develop national migration policy
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St Lucia to develop national migration policy
March 11, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — The St Lucia government says it is collaborating with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the development...
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Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy
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Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy
March 11, 2025
Southwest Airlines, known for its policy of allowing free checked bags since its inception over 50 years ago, will begin charging for some checked lug...
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Policy and legislative changes to streamline procurement
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Policy and legislative changes to streamline procurement
January 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Government will be making several policy and legislative changes to streamline procurement, permitting and approvals. Prime Minist...
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
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