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Crawford chides councillors amid bad road fuss
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Crawford chides councillors amid bad road fuss
February 25 11:45 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica—Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford has criticised councillors and the Manchester Municipal Corporatio...
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Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talks
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Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talks
February 25 11:32 AM
PARIS, France (AFP)—An Iranian delegation headed by its top diplomat set off for Geneva on Wednesday for talks with the US, as the Islamic republic's ...
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WATCH: Truck overturns on Hatfield main road
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WATCH: Truck overturns on Hatfield main road
February 25 10:55 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— A truck carrying sand overturned along the Hatfield main road in Manchester on Wednesday morning. Work is now in progress to clea...
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Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes
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Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes
February 25 10:15 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Bill Gates has admitted making a "huge mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff at his charity foun...
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Fi We Children calls for reform of school grooming policies, urges principals to sign MoU
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Fi We Children calls for reform of school grooming policies, urges principals to sign MoU
February 25 10:00 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is calling for urgent review and reform of school grooming policies across Jamaica and is inviting...
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Schoolgirl among five injured in Manchester crash
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Schoolgirl among five injured in Manchester crash
February 25 09:54 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A schoolgirl is among five people who sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Winston Jones Highway in Manchester on ...
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Trinidad PM to Caricom leaders: ‘who vex loss… but we gained’
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Trinidad PM to Caricom leaders: ‘who vex loss… but we gained’
Persad-Bissessar reiterates support for US military presence
February 25 09:49 AM
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar told regional leaders Tuesday, “who vex loss”, as she reitera...
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Holness urges Caricom to adopt strategic, people-centred vision for regional integration
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Holness urges Caricom to adopt strategic, people-centred vision for regional integration
February 25 08:53 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Andrew Holness has urged member states to adopt a more grounded and strategic vision of the Caribbean Community (Cari...
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Hospital-grade disinfectant donated to combat mould, viruses in health facilities
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Hospital-grade disinfectant donated to combat mould, viruses in health facilities
February 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A local manufacturer has donated two pallets of Vital Oxide, a hospital-grade disinfectant product, to the Ministry of Health and ...
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Helmet standard nears approval as Jamaica strengthens focus on rider safety
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Helmet standard nears approval as Jamaica strengthens focus on rider safety
January 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A new standard for motorcycle helmets has taken a significant step forward after being published on the World Trade Organization’s...
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Defensive driving key to reducing road fatalities, says Hill-Bryan
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Defensive driving key to reducing road fatalities, says Hill-Bryan
January 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Montel Hill-Bryan, lead for the Driving Academy at the JN Foundation and for the iDrive4Life Initiative, says there is an urgent n...
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Manchester communities to go under curfew
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Manchester communities to go under curfew
January 1, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew will be imposed in sections of Manchester, effective from 6:20 pm on Thursday, January 1, 2026, to 6:20 pm on S...
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Police urge motorists to exercise vigilance in management and safekeeping of vehicles
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Police urge motorists to exercise vigilance in management and safekeeping of vehicles
December 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists are being urged to exercise heightened vigilance in the management and safekeeping of their vehicles. This urging comes ...
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JFB appeals to householders to be very careful when using extension cords
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JFB appeals to householders to be very careful when using extension cords
December 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to householders to be very careful when using extension cords and electrical devices, ...
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Hidden dangers after hurricane passes
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Hidden dangers after hurricane passes
December 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When a hurricane passes, the first images that often come to mind are toppled trees, flooded streets, and shattered roofs, but one...
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People with leptospirosis symptoms urged to seek immediate medical attention
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People with leptospirosis symptoms urged to seek immediate medical attention
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents presenting with symptoms of leptospirosis are being urged to seek immediate medical attention. National Epidemiologist, ...
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St James residents urged to avoid unsafe routes
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St James residents urged to avoid unsafe routes
November 11, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is imploring residents of St James to avoid using unsafe routes and to heed the w...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Tourism stakeholders reinforce safety as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches
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#EyeOnMelissa: Tourism stakeholders reinforce safety as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches
October 24, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — As Tropical Storm Melissa edges closer to Jamaica, local tourism stakeholders across the island are tightening procedures and rein...
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NEPA urges caution at beaches this Heroes’ weekend
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NEPA urges caution at beaches this Heroes’ weekend
October 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —With an expected increase in beach visits over the upcoming National Heroes’ weekend, the National Environment and Planning Agency ...
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200 fishers trained under NFA’s Safety At Sea programme
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200 fishers trained under NFA’s Safety At Sea programme
September 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two hundred fishers from across the country have so far benefited from the National Fisheries Authority’s (NFA) Safety at Sea Trai...
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PAHO calls for safe care for all newborns and children
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PAHO calls for safe care for all newborns and children
September 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) on Wednesday said that in 2020, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) re...
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Motorists urged to take additional safety precautions
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Motorists urged to take additional safety precautions
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With schools set to reopen for the new school term in a few days, motorists are being urged to take additional safety precautions ...
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Police urge caution on holiday as road fatalities increase since 2025
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Police urge caution on holiday as road fatalities increase since 2025
August 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the Independence holiday fast approaching, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding motorists to be extra cautious o...
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US passenger jet has close call with B-52 bomber
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US passenger jet has close call with B-52 bomber
July 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A passenger jet performed an "aggressive manoeuvre" to avoid a mid-air collision with a United States (US) military ...
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Tarrant Primary safer following KSAMC clean-up activities
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Tarrant Primary safer following KSAMC clean-up activities
May 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Representatives at Tarrant Primary Schools say student and teacher safety has increased exponentially following a de-bushing proje...
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Event promoters, organisers urged to apply early for fire-safety permits
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Event promoters, organisers urged to apply early for fire-safety permits
April 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the carnival season approaches, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, is reminding event promoters and or...
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Vaccination crucial in safeguarding public health — CMO
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Vaccination crucial in safeguarding public health — CMO
January 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the rise of anti-vax sentiment globally, parents are being reminded of their responsibility to ensure that their children are...
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ODPEM urges citizens to practise navigating homes in the dark for earthquake safety
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ODPEM urges citizens to practise navigating homes in the dark for earthquake safety
January 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaicans are being urged to familiarise themselves with the layout of their homes in the dark as a crucial step in earthquake pre...
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St Elizabeth police step up safety measures for the holiday season
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St Elizabeth police step up safety measures for the holiday season
December 15, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth police are implementing measures to ensure public safety and security during the yuletide season. Head of the Div...
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Crawford chides councillors amid bad road fuss
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Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talks
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Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talks
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PARIS, France (AFP)—An Iranian delegation headed by its top diplomat set off for Geneva on Wednesday for talks with the US, as the Islamic republic's ...
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WATCH: Truck overturns on Hatfield main road
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WATCH: Truck overturns on Hatfield main road
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica— A truck carrying sand overturned along the Hatfield main road in Manchester on Wednesday morning. Work is now in progress to clea...
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Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes
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Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes
February 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Bill Gates has admitted making a "huge mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff at his charity foun...
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Fi We Children calls for reform of school grooming policies, urges principals to sign MoU
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Fi We Children calls for reform of school grooming policies, urges principals to sign MoU
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is calling for urgent review and reform of school grooming policies across Jamaica and is inviting...
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