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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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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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WATCH: JUTC driver surprised for Father’s Day
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WATCH: JUTC driver surprised for Father’s Day
June 15, 2025
One special Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) driver was honoured last week when the passengers on his route came together and presented him with g...
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Potential J$1 billion in savings as fuel theft at JUTC curtailed says Vaz
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Potential J$1 billion in savings as fuel theft at JUTC curtailed says Vaz
June 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is reporting that pilferage and unauthorised fuel extraction have been significantly curt...
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JUTC has never been in worse shape — Phillips
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JUTC has never been in worse shape — Phillips
May 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips, has charged that the state-owned Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is in it...
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Bail extended for JUTC driver accused of fuel theft
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Bail extended for JUTC driver accused of fuel theft
May 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) driver who was arrested and charged in April in connection with the theft of fuel from the ...
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Abandoning 23 JUTC routes is a breach of license — PNP
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Abandoning 23 JUTC routes is a breach of license — PNP
April 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Transport, Mikael Phillips, says the decision by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) to abandon 23...
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JUTC ditches 23 routes that are being converted for route taxis
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JUTC ditches 23 routes that are being converted for route taxis
April 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica  — Twenty-three routes now served by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) are being turned over to route taxi operators. Transpo...
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JUTC introduces new route connecting Naggo Head to Spanish Town
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JUTC introduces new route connecting Naggo Head to Spanish Town
March 22, 2025
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) has announced the introduction of the new Route #9, effective Monday, March 24. “This new route will ...
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Two JUTC drivers to be tried for fuel theft
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Two JUTC drivers to be tried for fuel theft
March 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is confirming that two of its drivers were recently arrested and charged in connec...
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#BudgetDebate2025: Golding says 50,000 rural students would benefit from RIDE under PNP Gov’t
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#BudgetDebate2025: Golding says 50,000 rural students would benefit from RIDE under PNP Gov’t
March 18, 2025
If it returns to Government, a People’s National Party (PNP) administration would roll out a transportation subsidy for students in areas not served b...
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Robinson bashes Gov’t for ‘delayed’ investments in JUTC
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Robinson bashes Gov’t for ‘delayed’ investments in JUTC
March 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The current state of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is an example of the Government’s failure to invest in the essential...
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Spanish Town to Linstead rail service discontinued due to funding issues — Vaz
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Spanish Town to Linstead rail service discontinued due to funding issues — Vaz
March 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The cash-strapped Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) has discontinued the rail service that moved some 400 students daily between L...
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JUTC introduces premium route connecting Catherine Estates to Cross Roads
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JUTC introduces premium route connecting Catherine Estates to Cross Roads
March 7, 2025
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) continues to expand its routes with the latest addition being the new Premium Route 311, which will officiall...
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JUTC plans further expansion into rural areas
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JUTC plans further expansion into rural areas
Jason Cross | Reporter 
March 6, 2025
Government plans to expand the services of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) outside the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR), a move ...
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JUTC saves $31.3m through fuel theft prevention efforts
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JUTC saves $31.3m through fuel theft prevention efforts
March 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The State-run Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has saved $31.3 million due to its ongoing efforts to combat fuel theft within ...
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JUTC unveils new SmartFare system
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JUTC unveils new SmartFare system
March 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Limited has unveiled its new SmartFare system, which seeks to improve operational efficie...
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JUTC to launch new SmartFare system on March 4
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JUTC to launch new SmartFare system on March 4
March 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is set to launch its “Ride Right with SmartFare" campaign at the Half-Way Tree Transport ...
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Commuters excited about new JUTC route to St Mary
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Commuters excited about new JUTC route to St Mary
February 21, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica - There is now a safer and more affordable way to travel from Grande Hole in St Mary to Half-Way Tree in St Andrew. The Jamaica Urban...
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JUTC strike ends as agreement reached between union and management
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JUTC strike ends as agreement reached between union and management
February 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Normalcy is set to resume across the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) network after the company and the University and Allied ...
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WATCH: Commuters stranded as JUTC employees withdraw services
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WATCH: Commuters stranded as JUTC employees withdraw services
February 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Commuters were left stranded on Tuesday after several employees at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) withdrew their service...
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JUTC moves to address commuter concerns about SmartFare balance
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JUTC moves to address commuter concerns about SmartFare balance
February 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica--The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has said it understands the frustration being experienced by some of its commuters since t...
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JUTC adds two more rural routes
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JUTC adds two more rural routes
February 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica--The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has introduced two new routes, which will operate between Chapelton and May Pen in Clarend...
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JUTC introduces new weekday route 52B from Castleton Gardens to Half-Way Tree
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JUTC introduces new weekday route 52B from Castleton Gardens to Half-Way Tree
February 1, 2025
ST MARY, Jamaica - The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) has announced the introduction of the new route 52B which runs from Castleton Gard...
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