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NSYNC's Joey Fatone to host free 90s concert in Metuchen this month
My Central Jersey - New Jersey
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The family-friendly event will feature a DJ, music video wall, trivia as well as live 90s cover band Saved by the 90s in the Metuchen Town Plaza. The event will be held outdoors weather-permitting. In case of rain, it will be moved inside to the...
Vybez Kartel says he is ready for Kenya: "Tell the promoters I'm coming home!"
The Standard
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Jamaican singer Vybez Kartel (photo courtesy) Dancehall’s undisputed heavyweight, Vybez Kartel, has set Kenyan fans ablaze with excitement after declaring he is ready to hit the stage in Nairobi and soon. During a recent TikTok Live session, the...
NCB Cap Markets warns US remittance tax could affect families in Jamaica
Jamaica Observer
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July 4, 2025
In 2022 The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and the Cayman Islands remained the main source countries for remittances at 70.2 per cent, 10.9 per cent, 10.4 per cent and 5.2 per cent, respectively. July 4, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica —...
Jamaica Achieves 80% of Provisions Under WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Jamaica Information Service
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July 1, 2025
Jamaica has achieved over 80 per cent of the provisions on the journey towards full implementation under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), through the work of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA). Speaking at the...
Tremor felt across several parishes, no reports of injuries or damage
The Gleaner
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July 9, 2025
Several Jamaicans took to social media on Wednesday afternoon to report feeling a tremor across parts of the island. Users said the quake was felt in Kingston and St Andrew, St Mary, St Catherine, and Clarendon. Immediate details on the magnitude...
Lauderhill honors Jamaican comedy icon Oliver Samuels with Key to the City
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 4, 2025
The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) was packed to capacity on June 28 as Caribbean humor took center stage at the Lauderhill Live One Love Comedy Show, headlined by a stellar lineup of talent and a heartwarming tribute to Jamaica’s...
Health Ministry warns Jamaicans against using unregulated sexual enhancement products
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 4, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Jamaicans to avoid three unregulated sexual enhancement products being sold locally through online platforms and informal vendors. In a statement issued Wednesday, the ministry identified the products...
Statement on tourism accomodation regulation under the new Jamaica Tourist Board Act
Travel Daily News
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July 4, 2025
Jamaica’s new Tourism Bill aims to modernize regulations, ensure accommodation standards, and support sustainable sector growth without imposing new taxes. KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The Jamaican Minister of Tourism notes the concerns raised regarding...
Excitement Building for Jamaica St Ledger
Nationwide 90FM
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July 4, 2025
Ahead of the 66th running of the Jamaica St Ledger at Caymanas Park on Sunday, July 6, Solomon Sharpe, chairman of the Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited, revealed that the excitement is almost fever-pitch among the horse racing...
Jamaica Opens Applications for Licence to Provide Electricity
Nationwide 90FM
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July 1, 2025
In a stunning development, the Government of Jamaica says it will not renew its licence with the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, under the current terms. The announcement was made by Energy Minister Daryl Vaz at a press conference held at...
Strict vetting to keep unscrupulous drivers from school buses, says Vaz
Jamaica Observer
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July 10, 2025
Minister of Transport Daryl Vaz (left) listens as Jamaica Urban Transit Company contracted engineer Barrington Brown highlights the features of one of the buses that will be utilised in the rural school bus system, following a press conference on...
JCF on show at Caricom Heads of Government meeting
Jamaica Observer
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July 10, 2025
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis Terrance Drew (right) views forensic samples through a microscope as ballistic expert Detective Corporal Rasalpha Stewart explains its features at the Jamaica Constabulary Force Expo held at the Montego Bay...
Expanded Christiana Transport Centre still a priority — Vaz
Jamaica Observer
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July 10, 2025
From left: Transport Minister Daryl Vaz; Jamaica Labour Party aspirant for Manchester North East Audrey Marks; Craighead Councillor Omar Miller; and Manchester North East Member of Parliament Audley Shaw, speaking to the media during a tour of the...
New Jamaican restaurant opening at The Market Downtown
WSAZ - West Virginia
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July 4, 2025
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A new Jamaican restaurant is coming to The Market Downtown next month. Owned and operated by Chef Kerry Martin and his wife, Bina, Karubees Jamaican Restaurant will offer authentic Jamaican cuisine rooted in tradition...
Jamaica Is Getting a New All-Inclusive Resort in Runaway Bay
Caribbean Journal
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July 1, 2025
A white-sand beach. The Caribbean Sea at your doorstep. And an all-new way to experience Runaway Bay. The Grand Muthu Club Caribbean Runaway Bay is opening its doors this summer, bringing a new kind of all-inclusive to Jamaica’s north coast — one...
USA shock Jamaica, Barbados begin title defence in winning fashion, T&T tops US-2
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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BASSETERRE – Jamaica was upset by USA in the opening round of the Rising Stars Men’s Under-19 50-over Championships, while defending champions Barbados made light work of Guyana to register a comprehensive victory St Kitts on...
Bartlett pushes back at criticism of Jamaica Tourist Board Bill
Radio Jamaica
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July 4, 2025
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has pushed back at criticisms of the proposed Jamaica Tourist Board Bill 2025. He insists the legislation does not impose new taxes, nor unfairly target Airbnb and other short-term rental operators. Mr. Bartlett...
Murderer avoids deportation to Jamaica after judge said ‘he has an admirable work ethic’
The Sun
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July 4, 2025
A JAMAICAN murderer has won a human rights appeal to stay in the country after a judge said he has an "admirable work ethic". The unnamed killer has avoided deportation after an immigration court in Cardiff ruled key facts in the case had not been...
LIAT to Launch Flights Connecting Jamaica to Antigua
Nationwide 90FM
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July 4, 2025
Antiguan based airline LIAT is set to launch flights connecting Jamaica to Antigua. The airline is also set to reintroduce domestic flights between Montego Bay and Kingston. Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports, Shane Munroe made the...
Jamaican government says it will end current JPS licence in 2027
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
The Government of Jamaica has officially advised the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) that it does not intend to renew the company’s all-island electricity licence under its current terms when it expires on July 8, 2027. Energy Minister Daryl...