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KINGSTON, Jamaica— A man was denied bail in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday when the judge heard that he was arrested on suspicion ...

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Judge recommends case be referred to FID after learning man allegedly committed several fraud offences

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Chief Parish Judge Chester Crooks on Tuesday recommended that the Crown refer a case to the Financial Investigations Division (FID)...

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India-Jamaica trade increases over 25 per cent

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trade between India and Jamaica has increased 26 per cent over last year indicating a strengthened economic partnership. President...

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Gas prices up $0.25, diesel up $0.82

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 19, according to the latest ex...

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Forex: J$156.88 to one US dollar

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The US dollar on Wednesday, December 18 ended trading at $156.88 up by 24 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange ...

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PIOJ calls for green infrastructure to combat Kingston heat

December 18, 2024

KINSGTON, Jamaica - The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is advocating for more widespread use of transformative green infrastructure solutions li...

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MOCA named Jamaica’s leading anti-corruption agency in recent survey

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON Jamaica – With a 48 per cent score, the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) has been named the government agency with the...

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Stone tablet engraved with Ten Commandments sells for $5 million

December 18, 2024

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - A stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday, Sotheby's anno...

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Green x Gold Honours Jamaican Environment While Exploring Challenges

December 17, 2024

Art lovers were taken on an immersive experience of Jamaican culture, Sunday last, at the launch of the Kingston Biennial 2024: Green x Gold exhibitio...

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Biden condemns ‘shocking and unconscionable’ US school shooting

December 16, 2024

Washington, United States (AFP) - US President Joe Biden condemned a "shocking and unconscionable" shooting at a school in Wisconsin on Monday, saying...

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Man accused in fraud case denied bail

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica— A man was denied bail in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday when the judge heard that he was arrested on suspicion ...

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Judge recommends case be referred to FID after learning man allegedly committed several fraud offences

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Chief Parish Judge Chester Crooks on Tuesday recommended that the Crown refer a case to the Financial Investigations Division (FID)...

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India-Jamaica trade increases over 25 per cent

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trade between India and Jamaica has increased 26 per cent over last year indicating a strengthened economic partnership. President...

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Gas prices up $0.25, diesel up $0.82

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 19, according to the latest ex...

Business, ...

Forex: J$156.88 to one US dollar

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The US dollar on Wednesday, December 18 ended trading at $156.88 up by 24 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange ...

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Man accused in fraud case denied bail

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica— A man was denied bail in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday when the judge heard that he was arrested on suspicion ...

Latest News

Judge recommends case be referred to FID after learning man allegedly committed several fraud offences

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Chief Parish Judge Chester Crooks on Tuesday recommended that the Crown refer a case to the Financial Investigations Division (FID)...

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India-Jamaica trade increases over 25 per cent

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trade between India and Jamaica has increased 26 per cent over last year indicating a strengthened economic partnership. President...

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Gas prices up $0.25, diesel up $0.82

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 19, according to the latest ex...

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Forex: J$156.88 to one US dollar

December 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The US dollar on Wednesday, December 18 ended trading at $156.88 up by 24 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange ...

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