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Harsher penalties for offences targeting minors
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Harsher penalties for offences targeting minors
January 28 06:20 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 2026 Cybercrimes (Amendment Act) will enhance legal safeguards for children by imposing stricter penalties on cyber offences t...
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PM Andrew Holness lauds  Tavares-Finson for service as ECJ commissioner
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January 28 05:48 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has noted the decision taken by Senator Tom Tavares-Finson to retire as a Commissioner of the Electo...
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Forex: $157.62 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.62 to one US dollar
January 28 05:03 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, January 28, ended at $157.62, up 4 cents, according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchang...
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DCS upgrading key institutional spaces to raise standard of care and rehabilitation
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DCS upgrading key institutional spaces to raise standard of care and rehabilitation
January 28 04:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has been investing in the renovation and upgrading of key institutional spaces, as p...
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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 04:46 PM
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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First set of modular homes expected in February
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First set of modular homes expected in February
January 28 04:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The first set of modular homes being procured by the Government to address housing issues in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa sh...
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House opens debate on cybercrime bill to bolster child protection and law enforcement
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House opens debate on cybercrime bill to bolster child protection and law enforcement
January 28 03:54 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, commenced the debate on legislation to strengthen Jamaica’s cybercrime framework, provid...
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Tavares-Finson retires as ECJ Commissioner
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Tavares-Finson retires as ECJ Commissioner
January 28 03:37 PM
Tom Tavares-Finson, the Jamaica Labour Party’s longest-serving member on the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), has announced his retirement from ...
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DCS upgrading key institutional spaces to raise standard of care and rehabilitation
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DCS upgrading key institutional spaces to raise standard of care and rehabilitation
January 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has been investing in the renovation and upgrading of key institutional spaces, as p...
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J$49 m ‘Village at Tower Hill’ project to deliver new housing for six families
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J$49 m ‘Village at Tower Hill’ project to deliver new housing for six families
June 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Construction is set to begin next week on a new multi-family residence in St Andrew West Central, which will provide housing for a...
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$72.6m design contract signed for upgrades at four health facilities
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$72.6m design contract signed for upgrades at four health facilities
May 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has signed a contract valued at $72.6 million with Form Architects Limited for the provision o...
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Harsher penalties for offences targeting minors
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January 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 2026 Cybercrimes (Amendment Act) will enhance legal safeguards for children by imposing stricter penalties on cyber offences t...
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PM Andrew Holness lauds  Tavares-Finson for service as ECJ commissioner
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PM Andrew Holness lauds Tavares-Finson for service as ECJ commissioner
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Forex: $157.62 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.62 to one US dollar
January 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, January 28, ended at $157.62, up 4 cents, according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchang...
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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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First set of modular homes expected in February
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First set of modular homes expected in February
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