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10 Aug, 2026
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Billboard Gospel chart success for DJ Damage
Jamaica-born Leonard ‘DJ Damage’ Douglas is celebrating career-defining achievements as the creative force behind Without You, a chart-topping single by Jevon Dewand and The Trap Starz. The single,…
10 Aug, 2026
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‘We will go out and assess the homeless’ - St James residents urged to report issues regarding unhoused people to authorities
WESTERN BUREAU: Residents of St James are being encouraged to contact the relevant authorities for assistance whenever they see homeless people, including those who may have mental health challenges,…
10 Aug, 2026
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Something Extra | Monday
Patriotism took centre stage at Jamaica’s 64th Independence Grand Gala on Thursday, with guests bringing their fashion A-game to the sold-out National Stadium. From vibrant greens and flag-inspired…
10 Aug, 2026
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Tryall’s big bet on youth
Western Bureau: Some 371 students from Hanover recently received a major boost towards their education after collectively being gifted US$390,000 in scholarship funding by the Tryall Fund, the…
10 Aug, 2026
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KPH marks 250 years with free downtown health fair
More than 250 people accessed free health screenings and wellness services in downtown Kingston recently as Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) took healthcare into the community as part of celebrations…
09 Aug, 2026
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Nigerian army rescues 33 people abducted by gunmen in northwest region
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian troops have rescued 33 people who were abducted while travelling in Zamfara state, in the northwestern part of the country, an army statement on Sunday said. A…
09 Aug, 2026
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Portmore man charged for allegedly assaulting spouse during dispute
A 40-year-old Portmore man has been arrested and charged following an alleged attack on his spouse at their home in Gregory Park, St Catherine. Keran Sampson, a sales representative of Portmore…
09 Aug, 2026
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Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die
NEW YORK (AP) — The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was…
09 Aug, 2026
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Police seize shotgun, 50 rounds of ammunition in Manchester
The police seized 50 rounds of ammunition and a firearm during an operation along Hope Avenue in Land Settlement, Manchester. No arrests were made. According to reports from the Mandeville police,…