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Gov’t committed to proper functioning insolvency ecosystem, says Seiveright
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Gov’t committed to proper functioning insolvency ecosystem, says Seiveright
February 26 09:28 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, has been tasked with leading the Govern...
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Cuba will defend itself against any ‘terrorist aggression’ — president
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Cuba will defend itself against any ‘terrorist aggression’ — president
February 26 09:25 AM
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba will defend itself against any "terrorist aggression", President Miguel Diaz-Canel declared Thursday, a day after a deadly s...
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Minister Marion Hall to feature in Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza
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Minister Marion Hall to feature in Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza
February 26 09:20 AM
Praise and worship with a contemporary edge comes to the city of Miramar on February 27 with the third Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza. The ev...
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South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win
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South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win
February 26 09:09 AM
AHMEDABAD, India (AFP) — After the West Indies fought back from deep trouble at 83-7 to post 176-8, Markram and Quinton de Kock put on 95 for the firs...
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SMA urges broadcast and aviation stakeholders to ensure safe airspace communication
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SMA urges broadcast and aviation stakeholders to ensure safe airspace communication
February 26 09:05 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) has warned about the risks associated with signal interference and the shared responsibili...
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Kenya administers first HIV prevention shots
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Kenya administers first HIV prevention shots
February 26 07:42 AM
NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) — Kenya began administering the first dose of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug in a Nairobi slum on Thursday. Lenacapavir, ta...
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As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Police release composite sketches of Portland shooting suspects
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Police release composite sketches of Portland shooting suspects
February 16, 2026
PORTLAND, Jamaica — The Portland police have released a composite sketch of two suspects in connection with a case of wounding with intent and possess...
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Minor 3.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Portland
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Minor 3.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Portland
January 26, 2026
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A minor earthquake was felt in Portland on Monday. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, the 3.2 ...
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Portland man charged with robbery with aggravation
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Portland man charged with robbery with aggravation
January 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man has been charged with robbery with aggravation after an incident in Port Antonio, Portland on Thursday, November 13. Charged...
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Trump says pulling National Guard from Chicago, LA, Portland
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Trump says pulling National Guard from Chicago, LA, Portland
December 31, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland,...
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
December 26, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon and unlawful possession of ammunition following ...
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Portland Past Students Health Network renders assistance after Hurricane Melissa
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Portland Past Students Health Network renders assistance after Hurricane Melissa
December 12, 2025
Three months ago, a group of people from Portland formed an organisation to assist the needy in their parish. Their first venture was to rebuild a sch...
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Taxi driver accused of selling woman’s car for $50,000 and pocketing money
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Taxi driver accused of selling woman’s car for $50,000 and pocketing money
November 23, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A Portland taxi operator has been charged with larceny and fraudulent conversion after allegedly selling a woman’s vehicle and fai...
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Small businesses in Portland struggle after Hurricane Melissa
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Small businesses in Portland struggle after Hurricane Melissa
November 11, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Small business owners across Portland are facing a confluence of setbacks in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Pauline, a shop a...
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Portland farmers grateful despite losses from devastating hurricane
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Portland farmers grateful despite losses from devastating hurricane
November 11, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Despite ongoing efforts to salvage what remains after Hurricane Melissa, farmers in Portland are expressing gratitude that the dev...
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Portland cookshop feels the pinch of Melissa
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Portland cookshop feels the pinch of Melissa
November 7, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — The northeast Jamaica parish of Portland was spared the worst of the battering Hurricane Melissa delivered to the island more than...
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‘She gwaan bad’: Piggery resident says Hurricane Melissa destroyed his home
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‘She gwaan bad’: Piggery resident says Hurricane Melissa destroyed his home
October 29, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A resident of Piggery, a community in the Rio Grande Valley, Portland, is now seeking to pick up the pieces after his home was des...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Fifty-two shelters open in Portland
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#EyeOnMelissa: Fifty-two shelters open in Portland
October 27, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica - The early impact of Hurricane Melissa has forced the opening of 52 of the 74  shelters across Portland, with 295 occupants. On Sun...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Birnamwood district in Portland impassable
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#EyeOnMelissa: Birnamwood district in Portland impassable
October 26, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica—The police are advising the public that a section of the Birnamwood district in Portland has become impassable due to a landslide an...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Portlanders urged to bring 72-hour emergency supplies to shelters
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#EyeOnMelissa: Portlanders urged to bring 72-hour emergency supplies to shelters
October 24, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica —Residents of Portland, who will be going into shelters, are being urged to take along food and supplies that can last up to 72 hour...
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WATCH: 68 boats sail off for 41st Port Antonio Canoe Tournament
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WATCH: 68 boats sail off for 41st Port Antonio Canoe Tournament
October 21, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — The 41st Port Antonio Canoe Tournament got underway Tuesday morning after a late start due to the weather conditions at the Ole Ma...
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Labour Ministry invites jobseekers to attend job fair in Portmore
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Labour Ministry invites jobseekers to attend job fair in Portmore
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is inviting jobseekers in Portmore and its environs to participate in its upcomi...
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21 of 40 Haitian refugees captured after boat arrives in Portland
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21 of 40 Haitian refugees captured after boat arrives in Portland
September 22, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Police have captured 21 of 40 Haitians who arrived in an 18-foot multi-coloured canoe at Kensington, Portland on Monday. The Haiti...
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Titchfield student dies in suspected drowning at Bikini Beach
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Titchfield student dies in suspected drowning at Bikini Beach
September 21, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica – A teenager died in a suspected drowning at Bikini Beach in Port Antonio, Portland on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as V...
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Portland farmer charged with housebreaking and larceny
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Portland farmer charged with housebreaking and larceny
September 21, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica –  Housebreaking and larceny charges have been laid against a 34-year-old farmer after he allegedly stole electronics from a relativ...
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Great Huts marks 25 years preserving culture in Portland
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Great Huts marks 25 years preserving culture in Portland
September 15, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Great Huts, the eco-resort on the cliffs of Boston Bay, is this year observing its 25th anniversary. The property opened in 2000 w...
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Operations at several gov’t agencies disrupted by bomb threats
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Operations at several gov’t agencies disrupted by bomb threats
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Operations at several government agencies and departments were disrupted by a slew of bomb threats on Friday. Among those impacted...
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$658m water infrastructure project to benefit over 6,000 Portland residents
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$658m water infrastructure project to benefit over 6,000 Portland residents
August 23, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Upwards of 6,000 residents in Portland, who frequently experience intermittent or no water supply, will soon see this issue addres...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, has been tasked with leading the Govern...
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Cuba will defend itself against any ‘terrorist aggression’ — president
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Cuba will defend itself against any ‘terrorist aggression’ — president
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HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba will defend itself against any "terrorist aggression", President Miguel Diaz-Canel declared Thursday, a day after a deadly s...
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Minister Marion Hall to feature in Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza
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Minister Marion Hall to feature in Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza
February 26, 2026
Praise and worship with a contemporary edge comes to the city of Miramar on February 27 with the third Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza. The ev...
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South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win
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South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win
February 26, 2026
AHMEDABAD, India (AFP) — After the West Indies fought back from deep trouble at 83-7 to post 176-8, Markram and Quinton de Kock put on 95 for the firs...
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SMA urges broadcast and aviation stakeholders to ensure safe airspace communication
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SMA urges broadcast and aviation stakeholders to ensure safe airspace communication
February 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) has warned about the risks associated with signal interference and the shared responsibili...
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