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Amid strike threat, finance and transport ministers to meet with public transport operators
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Amid strike threat, finance and transport ministers to meet with public transport operators
May 17, 2026
The Ministry of Transport says it has convened a meeting in response to word that public transport operators are restive in relation to their longstan...
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Late own goal gifts Montego Bay lead over Cavalier after JLP first-leg semis
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Late own goal gifts Montego Bay lead over Cavalier after JLP first-leg semis
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KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Montego Bay United hold a slim lead over defending champions Cavalier after the first leg semi-finals of the Jamaica Premier Leag...
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Woman dies after alleged police shooting at protest in Granville
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Woman dies after alleged police shooting at protest in Granville
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — A woman who was shot earlier Sunday, allegedly by the police, has died. READ: Woman allegedly shot by police in Granville She has ...
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‘I thought I was going to die’
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May 17, 2026
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Why inflation is falling but Jamaicans still feel squeezed?
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Why inflation is falling but Jamaicans still feel squeezed?
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May 17, 2026
Why inflation is falling but Jamaicans still feel squeezed?
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From banking to homeschooling six children
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From banking to homeschooling six children
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May 17, 2026
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Racquil Broderick wins Big 10 discus title
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Racquil Broderick wins Big 10 discus title
May 17, 2026
Racquil Broderick of the University of Southern California (USC) won the men’s discus throw with 62.80m at the Big 10 Outdoor track and field champion...
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Jordan Scott sets PB, new world lead in triple jump
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Jordan Scott sets PB, new world lead in triple jump
May 17, 2026
Jamaica’s Jordan Scott set a personal best 17.66m (-0.67m/s), the new world lead, as he won the men’s triple jump at the Coqui International Cup, a Wo...
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Amid strike threat, finance and transport ministers to meet with public transport operators
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Amid strike threat, finance and transport ministers to meet with public transport operators
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WATCH: Cop interdicted after woman killed in Granville police shooting
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Late own goal gifts Montego Bay lead over Cavalier after JLP first-leg semis
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Late own goal gifts Montego Bay lead over Cavalier after JLP first-leg semis
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KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Montego Bay United hold a slim lead over defending champions Cavalier after the first leg semi-finals of the Jamaica Premier Leag...
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Woman dies after alleged police shooting at protest in Granville
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Woman dies after alleged police shooting at protest in Granville
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — A woman who was shot earlier Sunday, allegedly by the police, has died. READ: Woman allegedly shot by police in Granville She has ...
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Trelawny motorcyclist dies in Manchester crash
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May 17, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A motorcyclist succumbed to injuries he sustained following a two-vehicle crash on the Sedburgh main road near Christiana in Man...
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Woman allegedly shot by police in Granville
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Woman allegedly shot by police in Granville
May 17, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Granville community is again tense following reports that a woman was allegedly shot by the police, a short while ago. Reports...
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Gov’t moves to take back agro-park lands not put to production, says Green
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Gov’t moves to take back agro-park lands not put to production, says Green
May 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Agriculture has moved to take back agro-park lands from holders who have not put the properties into production. Agr...
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Phillips says Govt’s decision to securitise future cash flow at Jamaica’s airports mortgages future generations
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Phillips says Govt’s decision to securitise future cash flow at Jamaica’s airports mortgages future generations
May 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips, has asserted that “the Government’s short-sighted decision” to securitise future...
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Phillips raps Gov’t over delay in developing ride-hailing policy
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Phillips raps Gov’t over delay in developing ride-hailing policy
May 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Despite the announcement earlier this month by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz that Cabinet has given approval for the development of a...
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JTTA launches 2026 Prep and Primary School League
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JTTA launches 2026 Prep and Primary School League
May 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Table Tennis Association (JTTA) on Monday, May 15, successfully hosted its 2026 Preparatory and Primary School League at...
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Jerome Williams | Reporter 
May 17, 2026
White Horses councillor vexed by neglect shown to cricket in St Thomas
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May 17, 2026
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Semenyo’s magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea
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Semenyo’s magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea
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JPL final-four battle begins today
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JPL final-four battle begins today
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May 17, 2026
JPL final-four battle begins today
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