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Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses
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Nigerian military rescues 31 worshippers kidnapped during Easter church masses
April 5 04:59 PM
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP)—The Nigerian military said Sunday it had rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in northwestern Kaduna state, tho...
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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
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April 5 04:47 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Leader Mark Golding has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JACDEN Dennis Gordon has been instructed to step ...
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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‘Irie Feelings’ hitmaker Rupie Edwards laid to rest
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rupie Edwards, the singer/producer who entered the British national chart in 1975 with Irie Feelings (Skanga) , was laid to rest on ...
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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April 5 04:00 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican government has promised a delegate-friendly atmosphere for the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June...
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
April 5 03:52 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica added five more medals- a gold, two silver and two bronze- on Sunday morning’s session at the 53rd Carifta Games, being held...
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Leeds beat West Ham in shoot-out to reach FA Cup semis for first time in 39 years
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Leeds beat West Ham in shoot-out to reach FA Cup semis for first time in 39 years
April 5 03:09 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years as they survived a dramatic penalty shoot-out after s...
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Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post
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Trump appears to extend Iran deadline in cryptic post
April 5 02:35 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to extend by 24 hours his deadline for Iran to make a dea...
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JTTA set to shine at Caribbean and Central American Championships
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JTTA set to shine at Caribbean and Central American Championships
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April 5 01:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Table Tennis Association (JTTA) continues to strengthen its position on the regional stage as Jamaica participates in a ...
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Man accused of escaping custody, breaching bail remanded in court
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Man accused of escaping custody, breaching bail remanded in court
March 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of fleeing police custody after escaping from a Transport Authority vehicle was remanded when he appeared in the Kin...
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Transport Authority investigating video which captures officer pulling gun on civilian
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Transport Authority investigating video which captures officer pulling gun on civilian
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Transport Authority (TA) says an internal investigation has been initiated into a video circulating on social media depicting ...
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Transport Authority commences motor vehicle examinations January 12 for 2026/27 licencing period
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Transport Authority commences motor vehicle examinations January 12 for 2026/27 licencing period
January 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Transport Authority will commence motor vehicle examinations on Monday, January 12 in preparation for the renewal of road licen...
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Unapproved taxi fare increases run rampant in St James after Hurricane Melissa
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Unapproved taxi fare increases run rampant in St James after Hurricane Melissa
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November 10, 2025
Commuters in sections of St James are raising concerns about sudden increases in taxi fares in the days following Hurricane Melissa, alleging that som...
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Transport Authority warns public passenger vehicles against ‘exorbitant prices’
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Transport Authority warns public passenger vehicles against ‘exorbitant prices’
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Transport Authority is warning public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators to immediately stop the illegal practice of raising fa...
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No authorised fare increase, says Transport Authority
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No authorised fare increase, says Transport Authority
April 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Transport Authority is advising members of the public that there has been no authorised fare increase at this time. The authorit...
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Mikael Phillips wants Transport Authority to expand routes in rural Jamaica
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Mikael Phillips wants Transport Authority to expand routes in rural Jamaica
November 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for Manchester Northwestern, Mikael Phillips, wants the Transport Authority to grant more licences for route ...
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WATCH: Transport Authority says driver in viral video charged with dangerous and reckless driving
July 11, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Transport Authority says the driver, who was shown in a viral video operating a vehicle while sitting in a passenger’s lap in ...
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Transport Authority intensifies road operations
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Transport Authority intensifies road operations
June 6, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Transport Authority (TA) says it has intensified road operations to address illegally operated public transportation services ...
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Gordon steps aside from PAC, shadow cabinet amid JACDEN probe—Mark Golding
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Gov’t promises tech-driven, seamless experience at Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican government has promised a delegate-friendly atmosphere for the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June...
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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