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Florida Panthers honors Jamaican-American Broward Commissioner Alexand...

In celebration of Black History Month, the Florida Panthers have launched their fourth sea...

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Jamaican Parliament passes law to make Portmore 15th parish

In a historic move, the Jamaican government used its majority in the House of Representati...

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Jamaican-born NYPD chief faces sexual harassment in lawsuit

Assistant Chief Ruel Stephenson, the highest-ranking Jamaican officer in the New York Poli...

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Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange and Dr. Julius Garvey receive Keys to the City o...

The Honourable Olivia “Babsy” Grange, Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment...

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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce honored with Key to Kingston; donates US$50,00...

Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was celebrated with a hero’s welcome at her...

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President Irfaan Ali criticizes Transparency International’s corruptio...

President Irfaan Ali has strongly criticized the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)...

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US Coast Guard repatriates 132 Haitians after intercepting boat near F...

The U.S. Coast Guard has repatriated 132 Haitian migrants after intercepting their overcro...

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US plans to deport over 100 nationals from Dominica

The Dominica government has confirmed that the United States has identified at least 104 D...

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Shenseea wins MOBO Award for Best Caribbean Music Act

Dancehall artist Shenseea won her second MOBO Award on Tuesday, taking home the Best Carib...

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Jamaicans vie for governorship in New Jersey, Virginia, and other key...

In the upcoming 2025 off-year elections, several candidates of Jamaican descent are vying...

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Should Usain Bolt be named a Jamaican National Hero?

The question of whether Usain Bolt should be granted Jamaica’s highest honor—the title of...

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Former Jamaican MP Jolyan Silvera to stand trial for wife’s murder in...

Former People’s National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament for St Mary Western, Jolyan Silv...

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Former Third World lead singer Milton ‘Prilly’ Hamilton dies at 74

Milton “Prilly” Hamilton, the original lead singer of the legendary reggae band Third Worl...

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US State Secretary Marco Rubio and Jamaican PM Holness discuss strengt...

In a call on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Jamaican Prime Minister An...

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Geoffrey Maxwell, former Jamaica footballer and coach, has died

Former Jamaica national footballer and coach Geoffrey Maxwell has died. He passed away on...

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Jamaican Reggae-Gospel singer Ken Parker has died

Jamaican singer Ken Parker, known for his soulful voice and contributions to reggae and go...

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Jamaican-born Joy Thomas Moore to be honored at Caribbean Women of Imp...

A remarkable group of Caribbean and African women will be celebrated for their contributio...

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Veteran Jamaican attorney Valerie Neita-Robertson KC dies at 71

The Jamaican legal community is in mourning following the passing of veteran attorney-at-l...

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Freedom of movement for CARICOM nationals to begin June 1

Prime Minister of Barbados and chairman of CARICOM, Mia Amor Mottley, has announced that t...

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‘Slickianna’ murder accused Rushawn Patterson shot by police in confro...

Rushawn Patterson, the man accused of murdering social media influencer Aneka “Slickianna”...

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Bahamian firm unveils first AI-powered loan officer

A Bahamian financial services provider introduced what it claims to be the world’s first A...

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‘I don’t train my force to lose,’ says Jamaica’s police chief amid pol...

Jamaica’s Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, has delivered a firm response to criticism...

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Mavado threatens legal action after son’s murder conviction overturned

Dancehall artist Mavado has announced plans to pursue legal action against those he accuse...

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Fritz Alphonse Jean sworn in as President of Haiti’s Transitional Pres...

Fritz Alphonse Jean, representing the Montana Accord, was officially sworn in as president...

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Former PM PJ Patterson warns FSC to prepare for lawsuit over SSL scand...

Jamaica’s former Prime Minister PJ Patterson has delivered a blistering critique of the Fi...

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Jamaican-American Rep. Byron Donalds announces bid for Florida governo...

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a Brooklyn-born politician of Jamaican and Panamanian heritage, a...

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Reggae legend Cocoa Tea dies at 65 in Fort Lauderdale

Jamaican reggae singer Cocoa Tea, known for his smooth vocals and timeless hits, has died...

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US extends ban on Haiti flights until September

The United States has extended its ban on flights to Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, unti...

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Jamaica to increase income tax threshold to $2 million over three year...

Jamaicans will soon benefit from an increase in the income tax threshold, allowing them to...

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King Charles praises Bob Marley’s legacy: ‘He gave the world a voice’

King Charles has paid tribute to reggae legend Bob Marley, describing his “marvellous, inf...

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