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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
December 17 04:29 PM
PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17 04:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
December 17 03:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
December 17 03:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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December 17 03:31 PM
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17 01:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
December 17 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
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‘350 years of rum excellence’
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‘350 years of rum excellence’
Worthy Park Visitors Centre draws over 10,000 people to Jamaica’s rum heritage
December 17 01:26 PM
The Worthy Park Visitors Centre continues to attract local and international visitors interested in Jamaica’s rum-making heritage, with more than 10,0...
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Montego Bay through to JPL semis after dramatic clash against 9-man Tivoli
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Montego Bay through to JPL semis after dramatic clash against 9-man Tivoli
May 13, 2025
Montego Bay United drew 1-1 with Tivoli Gardens in a dramatic encounter at Sabina Park on Monday night to win the two-legged quarter-final tie 3-2 on ...
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JPL games postponed due to poor lighting
May 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Premier League playoff game between Montego Bay United and Tivoli Gardens at Sabina Park will continue on Friday at 6:...
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Lighting issues force pause in JPL quarter-final matches
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Lighting issues force pause in JPL quarter-final matches
May 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Fans of the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) were left disappointed on Thursday as the first quarter-final match of the series had to ...
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JPL races go down to the wire
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JPL races go down to the wire
April 28, 2025
The race for the final spot in the Jamaica Premier League playoffs as well as the second automatic semi-final spot will go down to next weekend’s fina...
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Arnett dismiss Vere as race for second in JPL tightens
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Arnett dismiss Vere as race for second in JPL tightens
April 22, 2025
The race for the second automatic semi-finals qualifying spot in the Jamaica Premier League is on in earnest after Arnett Gardens beat relegated Vere ...
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Waterhouse and Tivoli earn wins in race for JPL playoffs spot
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Waterhouse and Tivoli earn wins in race for JPL playoffs spot
April 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former champions Waterhouse and Tivoli Gardens continued their race for a place in the Jamaica Premier League playoffs on Sunday, ...
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Mt Pleasant dismiss Arnett to secure JPL top spot
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Mt Pleasant dismiss Arnett to secure JPL top spot
April 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Mt Pleasant FA have clinched top spot in the Jamaica Premier League after beating third place Arnett Gardens 2-0 in their third ro...
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Portmore United book spot in JPL playoffs
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Portmore United book spot in JPL playoffs
April 14, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Former champions Portmore United are the fourth team to book their spot in the Jamaica Premier League play-offs after beating ...
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Racing close gap in JPL playoff race
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Racing close gap in JPL playoff race
April 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Racing United closed the gap on the play-off spots in the Jamaica Premier League to one point after beating fellow promoted team C...
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Vere eliminated from JPL playoff contention with loss to Racing
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Vere eliminated from JPL playoff contention with loss to Racing
March 31, 2025
Vere United were on Sunday officially eliminated from play-off contention in the Jamaica Premier League after they were beaten 2-0 by Racing United in...
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Portmore’s Austin credits ‘fighters’ Chapelton after frustrating JPL loss
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Portmore’s Austin credits ‘fighters’ Chapelton after frustrating JPL loss
March 24, 2025
After seeing Portmore United’s four-game unbeaten run come to an end, head coach Rodolph Austin believes relegation battlers Chapelton Maroons showed ...
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Tivoli and Racing in crucial JPL clash
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Tivoli and Racing in crucial JPL clash
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March 23, 2025
Former champions Tivoli Gardens and promoted Racing United will meet at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex on Sunday in a third round Jamaica Premier Lea...
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Arnett Gardens and MoBay United share points in 2-2 draw
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Arnett Gardens and MoBay United share points in 2-2 draw
March 18, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Montego Bay United came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Arnett Gardens in their Jamaica Premier League third round ga...
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Cavalier rebound from Champions Cup loss with JPL win over Dunbeholden
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Cavalier rebound from Champions Cup loss with JPL win over Dunbeholden
March 16, 2025
Fresh off their clash with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, Cavalier FC returned to action in the Wray & Nephew Jamaica Premier League with a 1-0 win ove...
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Mt Pleasant open up double-digit lead in JPL
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Mt Pleasant open up double-digit lead in JPL
March 10, 2025
Mt Pleasant FA have opened up a double-digit lead in the Jamaica Premier League after Sunday’s 3-0 win over Dunbeholden FC in their third round game p...
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JPL leaders score wins to kick off third round
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JPL leaders score wins to kick off third round
March 6, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica -- The top three teams all scored wins as the first set of of games in the third round of the Jamaica Premier League ended on Thursday...
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Arnett, Cavalier earn wins in JPL
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Arnett, Cavalier earn wins in JPL
February 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Arnett Gardens and champions Cavalier FC recorded wins over Harbour View and Molynes United in their Jamaica Premier League second...
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Racing United held 1-1 by Humble Lion
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Racing United held 1-1 by Humble Lion
February 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Racing United’s record four games winning streak came to an end on Wednesday after they came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw agains...
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Racing beat Chapelton for club record fourth straight win
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Racing beat Chapelton for club record fourth straight win
February 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Racing United won a club record fourth straight game in the Jamaica Premier League on Sunday, beating Chapelton Maroons 2-1 in the...
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Mount Pleasant’s record winning streak snapped by Harbour View
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Mount Pleasant’s record winning streak snapped by Harbour View
February 2, 2025
Mount Pleasant Football Academy’s record winning steak came to an end Sunday as they went down 2-1 to Harbour View FC in the Wray & Nephew Jamaica Pre...
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Biggs goal hands Racing third consecutive win
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Biggs goal hands Racing third consecutive win
January 30, 2025
Racing United secured their third straight win in the Jamaica Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Harbour View on Wednesday evening at ...
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Montego Bay brush aside Waterhouse 3-1 in JPL
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Montego Bay brush aside Waterhouse 3-1 in JPL
January 30, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Former champions Montego Bay United made light work of Waterhouse FC on Wednesday, cruising to a 3-1 victory in their second round...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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