KINGSTON — The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) and Jamaica Defense Force Coast Guard patrol vessel HMJS George William Gordon conducted
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Strong 5.5 Magnitude Quake Rattles Jamaica Today: Volcano Discovery
KINGSTON — A strong 5.5 magnitude earthquake was felt in sections of Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica this morning, authorities said. Earthquake Discovery reported this
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As Pandemic Eases Elsewhere, Some Caribbean States Face Worst Outbreaks Yet
KINGSTON (Reuters) — In Jamaica, which won praise for containing its coronavirus outbreak last year, patients now overflow into corridors on chairs and stretchers in
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Jamaica Should Repeal Gay Sex Ban, Says America’s Top LGBT+ Rights Body
KINGSTON — Jamaica should repeal its colonial-era gay sex ban, the top rights body of the Americas said this week, in a symbolic landmark ruling
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Jamaica Faces Marijuana Shortage As Farmers Struggle With Lack Of Rain
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica is running low on ganja. Heavy rains followed by an extended drought, an increase in local consumption and a drop
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Jamaican Immigrant Identified As Florida Beer Bandit Arrested After Latest Booze Binge
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Jamaican immigrant who authorities described as a beer bandit for his role in seven thefts of booze at Florida stores has
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Reggae Artists Unite For COVID-19 Relief In ‘Jamaica, Together We Stand’ Benefit Concert On Easter Sunday
KINGSTOWN — Several top Jamaican singers are throwing their support this Easter Sunday for a COVID-19 virtual telethon for Jamaica. Being presented under the theme: “Jamaica,
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