A 34-year-old businessman has been charged after allegedly trying to enter the country with US$270,580 (J$42.8 million) in his luggage.

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The life and legacy of Hugh Hart are being celebrated as family, friends, colleagues and members of the public gather for his funeral service at University Chapel. Hart, who passed away in April at the age of 96 in the Cayman Islands, served Jamaica with distinction across the

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Police are now on the scene where a 72-year-old woman, who had been reported as missing since Sunday, was found dead in a barrel at her home on Gray’s Hill Close in Mandeville.

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Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday said Christians could not consider themselves such if they "promote war" -- a thinly veiled reference to US President Donald Trump's administration.

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A woman accused of stealing a cell phone from a man she spent the night with will return to court in late June for trial on simple larceny.

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The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has confirmed that four men were killed during an early morning police operation at the Retirement Dump in St James on Wednesday.

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The Opposition People’s National Party says it has taken careful note of recent public statements issued by Venezuelan airline Conviasa regarding the diversion of one of its flights to Jamaica and the subsequent treatment of passengers and crew.

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Haiti's achievement in qualifying for the World Cup amid ongoing turmoil in the Caribbean nation is one of the most inspiring stories of this year's tournament, and the team are now hoping to make a real impact

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A rise in United States inflation is raising a practical question for Jamaican consumers and businesses: could higher prices abroad soon make life more expensive at home?

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QUANTAS Advantage Inc’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed as it garnered more than $2.38 billion in investor subscriptions.

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Tivoli Gardens Division councillor Donovan Samuels has been appointed as minority leader of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).

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Jamaican-based producer DJ Mac is quickly becoming one of the most influential young creatives shaping the sound of modern dancehall. From creating charting rhythms to producing music that dominates both parties and play lists, the Kingston-born producer has built a reputation

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United States (US) consumer inflation surged to a fresh three-year high in May, according to official data released Wednesday, as increased energy prices rippled through the world's largest economy.

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After the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) launched what has been described as a groundbreaking strategic plan for women’s football, chairperson of the Projects Committee for Women’s Programmes Carlene Edwards says it can significantly improve the sport’s ecosystem over the next

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Brazilian star Neymar said he feels like a “kid” ahead of what will be his fourth and “final” World Cup, which could yet risk being derailed by a nagging calf injury. The 34-year-old is a doubt for the start of Brazil’s World Cup campaign and is expected to miss their tournament

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A visit aboard the USS Nimitz, one of the world's largest and most advanced aircraft carriers, has reinforced for the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) the critical role radio frequency spectrum plays in maritime safety, navigation and national security.

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The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) says it is deeply saddened by reports confirming the death of 13-year-old Excelsior High School student, Kemelia Paul.

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Europe's Copernicus Climate Change Service on Wednesday said that global forecasters were increasingly confident that a very strong El Nino warming weather pattern could develop later this year.

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Your journey home starts here. ✈️ Planning your trip to the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference 2026? We have all the information you need on travel options and accommodations — so the only thing standing between you and Jamaica is packing your suitcase. Let us make

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Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) has set out a 2030 goal to achieve $20 billion in revenue and $5 billion in consolidated net profit through the expansion of its trans-shipment business and push into western Jamaica. The 80-year-old company grew its consolidated revenue by 18 per

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The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has once again been recognised as the international tourism board providing the Best Travel Advisor Support at the TravelAge West WAVE Awards, presented June 4 at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, California.

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A father and a son are reportedly among four men killed Wednesday morning in an alleged confrontation with members of the security forces near the Retirement landfill in Montego Bay.

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning for questioning from US lawmakers over his relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

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An accused man was ordered to return to court in September to answer to charges in a $93 million fraud case when he appeared at the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday.

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The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump’s America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East. A record

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Despite budgeting $44.92 billion for water and sewerage projects over five years, the National Water Commission (NWC) repeatedly fell short of its infrastructure targets. That is one of several weaknesses the auditor general says helps explain persistent water and sewerage

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A young woman is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to several charges in a case brought by the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA).

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Four men were reportedly killed in an alleged confrontation with members of the security forces near the Retirement landfill in Montego Bay on Wednesday morning.

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With nearly one million parcels of land on the Government’s valuation roll, minister with responsibility for Land and Titling Robert Montague predicts it will take up to 20 years for Jamaica to fully sort out its titling issues. Montague also warned that this will only be

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United Nations (UN) rights chief Volker Turk urged the United States (US) to reconsider its immigration practices for the football World Cup, after fans, a top referee and team officials found themselves barred from the tournament.

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A preliminary report submitted to the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) into last Friday’s islandwide blackout suggests that it was triggered by similar issues which caused a collapse of the national grid on at least three occasions

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Jamaica’s challenge with the shortage of skilled workers has been described as one of the most significant threats to economic growth, productivity, and competitiveness. Recent comments from Opposition spokesman on productivity, efficiency and competitiveness Peter Bunting and

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Some residents of the Hurricane Melissa ravaged seaside community of Parottee are adamant that they will not leave the area following an announcement of relocation by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness recently.

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The world experienced its second-hottest May on record, with Europe baking under an unusually early heatwave as climate extremes become the “new normal” on the continent, the EU’s climate monitor said Wednesday.

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Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and prevented from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals.

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was set to face questioning Wednesday from US lawmakers over his relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whose network of wealthy and powerful associates has fueled years of scrutiny and conspiracy theories.

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Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and Linkages Andrea Purkiss has accused Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett of remaining “completely silent” on the state of the cruise shipping sector, which she said, has shrunk over 28 per cent since 2019.

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The United States Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion bill funding President Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown through the rest of his term, ending months of bitter partisan fighting over the future of deportations and border enforcement.

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The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) has announced the reopening of the Catherine Hall Health Centre in St James following the completion of rehabilitation works due to significant damage sustained during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

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Twelve of the just over 30 Jamaican student-athletes who have qualified for individual finals at the NCAA Division 1 outdoor track and field championships that are set to start on Wednesday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, were finalists last year.