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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17 05:04 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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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
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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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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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Swaby meets with vendors affected by arcade fire, explores possible solution
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Swaby meets with vendors affected by arcade fire, explores possible solution
November 20, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby says his team will assess a section of the Pearnel Charles Arcade not currently being utilised to d...
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Cops seize rifle on Glen Road, Kingston 13
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Cops seize rifle on Glen Road, Kingston 13
November 19, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A team of lawmen assigned to the St Andrew South Police Division seized one .22 Diana G27 rifle during an operation on Glen Road, ...
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WATCH: Vendors recover Bible unscathed from Pearnel Charles Arcade fire
November 18, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amid the devastation of Monday’s fire at the Pearnel Charles Arcade in downtown Kingston, vendors were left amazed when they recov...
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UPDATE: McKenzie says probe into Pearnel Charles Arcade fire underway, 95 stalls destroyed
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UPDATE: McKenzie says probe into Pearnel Charles Arcade fire underway, 95 stalls destroyed
November 18, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, says investigations into the cause of a fire at the Pear...
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WATCH: Vendor appeals for help following fire at downtown arcade
November 18, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— One vendor is appealing to the government and people overseas for help following a fire at the Pearnel Charles Arcade in downtown K...
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WATCH: Fire at Pearnel Charles Arcade in downtown Kingston
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WATCH: Fire at Pearnel Charles Arcade in downtown Kingston
November 18, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A section of the Pearnel Charles Arcade in downtown Kingston is on fire. https://youtu.be/BuQjujpsKxs Firefighters are currently at...
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17-y-o ‘Bredda Bredda’ killed in St Andrew
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17-y-o ‘Bredda Bredda’ killed in St Andrew
November 16, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 17-year-old who was reportedly attacked at the intersection of...
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JPS conducting meter mapping exercise in Kingston
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JPS conducting meter mapping exercise in Kingston
November 16, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has announced that it will be conducting another meter mapping exercise, this time in Kin...
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WATCH: St Andrew family desperate to find man suffering from dementia
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WATCH: St Andrew family desperate to find man suffering from dementia
November 14, 2024
A 76-year-old St Andrew man, suffering from dementia, has been missing since late last month. His family is desperate to find him and is seeking the p...
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‘Dream come true’ says Kingston winner of $127 million Lotto jackpot
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‘Dream come true’ says Kingston winner of $127 million Lotto jackpot
November 13, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A Kingston resident is Jamaica's newest Lotto millionaire after claiming a whopping $127 million jackpot. While he’s no stranger t...
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Two JDF soldiers injured in Denham Town gun attack
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Two JDF soldiers injured in Denham Town gun attack
November 6, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers were injured during a shooting incident in Denham Town, Kingston on Wednesday morning. Ob...
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Mediation effort fails for women involved in roadside altercation
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Mediation effort fails for women involved in roadside altercation
October 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An attempt to resolve a dispute between a woman and her husband’s niece through mediation on Tuesday proved unsuccessful, sending ...
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Rasta pays $10k to man he ‘eased off’ with his rod over empress
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Rasta pays $10k to man he ‘eased off’ with his rod over empress
October 23, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Euton Savage, a 63-year-old Rastafarian, paid $10,000 in restitution on Tuesday after pleading guilty “with explanation” to assaul...
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Spray painter held during alleged escape attempt after robbery
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Spray painter held during alleged escape attempt after robbery
October 23, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police have arrested and charged one of several men who allegedly robbed individuals in the vicinity of Tarrant High School in...
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WATCH: Suspect in Rockfort shooting killed by police
October 22, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— At least one person who was allegedly involved in Monday evening’s fatal shooting in Rockfort, Kingston, has been shot and killed b...
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Four of five killed in Rockfort shooting identified
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Four of five killed in Rockfort shooting identified
October 22, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Police have identified four of the five men who were shot and killed during a mass shooting at a football match in Pleasant Height...
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5 killed in Rockfort mass shooting
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5 killed in Rockfort mass shooting
October 21, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Five persons were shot and killed at a football match held in the community of Rockfort in east Kingston on Monday evening. The Co...
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Bearer faces multiple fraud charges after millions transferred and withdrawn
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Bearer faces multiple fraud charges after millions transferred and withdrawn
October 18, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A bearer has been slapped with several fraud- related charges after he allegedly transferred US$60,000 to several e-Link accounts ...
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Men who allegedly set man on fire charged with murder
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Men who allegedly set man on fire charged with murder
October 12, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two men who allegedly doused a man with gasoline and then set him on fire after a verbal dispute at a bar in their community have ...
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48-hour curfew imposed in Cassava Piece
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48-hour curfew imposed in Cassava Piece
October 10, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in a section of Cassava Piece, Kingston 8 beginning 6:00 pm on Thursday. The curfew will remain ...
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Project STAR reports reduction of crime in targeted communities
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Project STAR reports reduction of crime in targeted communities
October 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Project STAR has reported significant success in reducing crime in the three communities it has been working with the longest — Sa...
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Burger King 5K and Relay heads to Emancipation Park
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Burger King 5K and Relay heads to Emancipation Park
October 8, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The annual Burger King 5k and Relay has a new home. The event will take place at Emancipation Park on Sunday, November 10. “This y...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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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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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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