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Hurricane Beryl Heads to Jamaica with Devastating Category Five Winds
Beryl, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, remains a dangerous system with maximum sustained winds of 270 kilometers per hour and also threatens the south of the Dominican Republic, Haiti and the Cayman Islands.
July 2, 2024
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Jamaica: PM Expresses Country’s Intentions to Transform the Country’s Security Landscape
The plan of Holness is improve the national security to gain more control of the criminal situation and fight against the rise of the criminal acts
June 20, 2024
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Jamaican government commits to strengthening border security
The government is implementing a robust strategy through policy development, legislative measures, and substantial investment in resources to fortify ministries, departments, and agencies directly involved in security operations.
June 18, 2024
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Jamaica: No injuries reported of American Airlines flight accident
The plane reportedly experienced a hard landing and veered off the runway. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the incident. An American Airlines flight reportedly veered off the runway while landing at Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston late Thursday. Related: Jamaica: Attempted Arson Attack on Parliament Building Investigated American Airlines flight […]
June 7, 2024
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Jamaica: Attempted Arson Attack on Parliament Building Investigated
According to reports, at 22:00 local time on Saturday, guards detected a strange smell of smoke at Gordon House and later found a half-burnt plastic bottle at the entrance to the premises, which left marks on the doors.
June 3, 2024
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Jamaican Government Continues Its Project To Become a Republic
The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, assured during at the Jamaica Civil Service Association’s 105th annual general meeting, that he continues with the process of converting the country into a republic, breaking all ties with the British monarchy. In his second reference to the issue of constitutional reform in a week, Holness said he […]
June 2, 2024
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Jamaica: Gunman Opens Fire on Innocent, Police Do Nothing
On Wednesday, at least one person was killed and dozens of other civilians were injured in an armed attack on the town of St Andrew, Jamaica. Related: Violence in Acapulco Leaves 12 Dead The shooting occurred in the early morning hours, near a bar in the Jamaican city. The mortal victim has not been identified, […]
May 22, 2024
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Jamaica Officially Recognizes the Palestinian State
The government of Jamaica made the decision on Tuesday to officially recognize the Palestinian State. RELATED: Jamaica Takes Action to Address the Effects of Drought in Schools The decision was made by Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith, after a debate in the Jamaican government cabinet on Monday. With this, Kingston joins the bloc of 140 […]
April 23, 2024
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Jamaica Takes Action to Address the Effects of Drought in Schools
The government of Jamaica announced new measures to store more water in the face of drought. The rule was applied mainly in schools in the west of the country. RELATED: Youth Movement Protest Against Violence Continues in Haiti According to the Minister of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Matthew Samuda, the strategy is being […]
April 23, 2024
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Jamaica: Tainos Push for Recognition as Indigenous Group
On Friday, a group of people who identify themselves as the Taino of Jamaica are pressing the government to legitimize their status as an indigenous community and also want dialogue on respect for their rights. RELATED: Jamaica: Construction of Water Treatment Plant Monitored In statements reproduced by The Gleaner, the leader of the Yamaye Guani […]