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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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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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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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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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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Multiple countries call for mercury dental fillings ban by 2030
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Multiple countries call for mercury dental fillings ban by 2030
November 3, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) - Multiple countries including the United States called Monday for a worldwide ban on mercury-based dental amalgams by 2030,...
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#MelissaAftermath: Electricity restored to over 50,000 customers — JPS
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#MelissaAftermath: Electricity restored to over 50,000 customers — JPS
October 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says electricity has been restored to more than 50,000 customers across Kingston, St Andrew...
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#MelissaAftermath: Over 490,000 still without electricity — Vaz
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#MelissaAftermath: Over 490,000 still without electricity — Vaz
October 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Energy and Telecommunications Daryl Vaz provided a comprehensive update on the country’s electricity restoration effor...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Dangling power line on Red Hills Road
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#EyeOnMelissa: Dangling power line on Red Hills Road
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- A section of Red Hills Road in St Andrew was blocked by residents on Tuesday due to dangling power lines amid the passage of Hurr...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Vaz cautions Jamaicans despite assurances from utility providers about state of readiness for Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: Vaz cautions Jamaicans despite assurances from utility providers about state of readiness for Melissa
October 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, is putting Jamaicans on notice that despite the assurances given b...
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#EyeOnMelissa: JPS requests force majeure as it anticipates hit to electricity grid from Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: JPS requests force majeure as it anticipates hit to electricity grid from Melissa
October 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Anticipating that its electricity grid will be impacted by the approaching Hurricane Melissa, resulting in power outages, Jamaica P...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Utility providers say recovery may require rebuilding, not just restoration
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#EyeOnMelissa: Utility providers say recovery may require rebuilding, not just restoration
October 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With Jamaica bracing for the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the country’s major utility providers say they are as prepared as possib...
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#EyeOnMelissa: JPS says no to system shut down
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#EyeOnMelissa: JPS says no to system shut down
October 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  In the wake of information circulating that the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) will be cutting electricity supply at 1:30 pm this a...
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#EyeOnMelissa: JPS says 275 customers without electricity
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#EyeOnMelissa: JPS says 275 customers without electricity
October 25, 2025
There were 275 customers of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS without electricity as of 9:00 Saturday morning. Energy Minister Daryl vaz shared ...
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#EyeOnMelissa: JPS more prepared after lessons learnt from Beryl, says Grant
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#EyeOnMelissa: JPS more prepared after lessons learnt from Beryl, says Grant
October 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Hugh Grant, says while he anticipates pow...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Higher electricity bills possible due to Melissa, warns JPS President
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#EyeOnMelissa: Higher electricity bills possible due to Melissa, warns JPS President
October 23, 2025
President and CEO of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Hugh Grant, has warned that Jamaicans could be faced with higher electricity bills due ...
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JPS activates emergency operations ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa
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JPS activates emergency operations ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa
October 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Tropical Storm Melissa approaches Jamaica, the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is activating its emergency operations plan...
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Streetlights in Rocky Point damaged by widespread electricity theft — JPS
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Streetlights in Rocky Point damaged by widespread electricity theft — JPS
October 18, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service company (JPS)   says   electricity theft from streetlights, is causing major damage to lamps in the Ro...
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Widespread electricity theft causing damage to streetlights in Rocky Point —JPS
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Widespread electricity theft causing damage to streetlights in Rocky Point —JPS
October 17, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says widespread electricity theft from streetlights is causing major damage to lamps in the Rock...
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Power supply restored to customers — JPS
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Power supply restored to customers — JPS
September 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says power supply has now been restored to all of its customers who were affected by outa...
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Technical issue at LNG facility causing power outages — JPS
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Technical issue at LNG facility causing power outages — JPS
September 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A number of Jamaicans across the island are now without electricity due to a technical issue at the  Exelerate Energy LNG facility...
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JPs encouraged to help mentally ill navigate Jamaica’s justice system
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JPs encouraged to help mentally ill navigate Jamaica’s justice system
August 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —President of the Court of Appeal Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop, is encouraging justices of the peace (JPs) to serve as a bridge bet...
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St Catherine gets 65 new JPs
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St Catherine gets 65 new JPs
August 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — St Catherine now has 65 new Justices of the Peace (JPs), following a commissioning ceremony held on August 20 at the Lighthouse As...
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Power restored to customers, Bog Walk Gorge reopened after train derailment
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Power restored to customers, Bog Walk Gorge reopened after train derailment
August 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting that normalcy has returned to customers who lost power due to Saturday’s train derailment...
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More outages in St Catherine due to train derailment
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More outages in St Catherine due to train derailment
August 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is advising the public that Saturday’s train derailment has significantly damaged its electrical back...
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JPS says power delivery network ‘extensively damaged’ by derailed train
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JPS says power delivery network ‘extensively damaged’ by derailed train
August 10, 2025
Jamaica Public Service Company says it is continuing repairs to its power delivery network, which was "extensively damaged" by a Windalco train that d...
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JPS expresses concern after gov’t announce it will not renew its licence
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JPS expresses concern after gov’t announce it will not renew its licence
July 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is raising concerns after the Government announced that it will not renew its all-island licence ...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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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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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
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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
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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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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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