ποΈ US military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8 persons
(AP) - The United States military said Wednesday it struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days, killing a total of eight people while others jumped overboard and may have survived. US Southern Command, which oversees South Amer...
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ποΈ Jamaica Receives US$300,000 in Recovery Assistance from Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea has donated US$300,000 to support Jamaicaβs recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The contribution was formally handed over during a ceremony held recently at the Ministry of [β¦]...
Source: Jamaica Information Service
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ποΈ PHOTOS: Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Clubβs Stew Festival
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Source: Jamaica Information Service
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π» Govt extends customs duty & GCT relief donation period to Jan 15, 2026
The government has extended the period of relief of customs duty and General Consumption Tax (GCT) on a specified list of items, up to January 15 next year.
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Govt extends customs duty & GCT relief donation period to Jan 15, 2026 - IRIE FM
The government has extended the period of relief of customs duty and General Consumption Tax (GCT) on a specified list of items, up to January 15 n...
π» McKenzie refutes claims of evicting occupants of Petersfield High shelter
Arrangements are being made for the shelter occupants at Petersfield high school in Westmoreland to be relocated to another section of the school.
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McKenzie refutes claims of evicting occupants of Petersfield High shelter - IRIE FM
Arrangements are being made for the shelter occupants at Petersfield high school in Westmoreland to be relocated to another section of the school.
π» Govt extends customs duty & GCT relief donation period to Jan 15, 2026
The government has extended the period of relief of customs duty and General Consumption Tax (GCT) on a specified list of items, up to January 15 next year.
The post Govt extends customs duty & GCT relief donation period to Jan 15, 2026 app...
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Govt extends customs duty & GCT relief donation period to Jan 15, 2026 - IRIE FM
The government has extended the period of relief of customs duty and General Consumption Tax (GCT) on a specified list of items, up to January 15 n...
π» McKenzie refutes claims of evicting occupants of Petersfield High shelter
Arrangements are being made for the shelter occupants at Petersfield high school in Westmoreland to be relocated to another section of the school.
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McKenzie refutes claims of evicting occupants of Petersfield High shelter - IRIE FM
Arrangements are being made for the shelter occupants at Petersfield high school in Westmoreland to be relocated to another section of the school.
π» Churches to welcome New Year with traditional watchnight service; those in storm hit areas adjust time for event
While many churches will be hosting the traditional watch night services tonight, some in the hurricane ravaged parishes have had to adjust the service time, due to safety concerns.
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Churches to welcome New Year with traditional watchnight service; those in storm hit areas adjust time for event - IRIE FM
While many churches will be hosting the traditional watch night services tonight, some in the hurricane ravaged parishes have had to adjust the ser...
π» Hotels in areas not too badly affected by hurricane to host New Years Eve balls
Traditional New Year's Eve balls are planned for many hotels in areas not badly affected by Hurricane Melissa.
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Hotels in areas not too badly affected by hurricane to host New Years Eve balls - IRIE FM
Traditional New Year's Eve balls are planned for many hotels in areas not badly affected by Hurricane Melissa.
ποΈ Kingston higgler charged with murder
A Kingston higgler who surrendered to the police has been charged with murder in connection with a May killing in the capital, investigators said. The accused, 37-year-old Antroy Edwards, otherwise called 'Mosquito', of Wild Street in King...
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Kingston higgler charged with murder
A Kingston higgler who surrendered to the police has been charged with murder in connection with a May killing in the capital, investigators said. ...
ποΈ Kingston higgler charged with murder
A Kingston higgler who surrendered to the police has been charged with murder in connection with a May killing in the capital, investigators said. The accused, 37-year-old Antroy Edwards, otherwise called 'Mosquito', of Wild Street in King...
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Kingston higgler charged with murder
A Kingston higgler who surrendered to the police has been charged with murder in connection with a May killing in the capital, investigators said. ...
ποΈ Gov't extends relief from import duties and GCT for Hurricane Melissa donations to January 15
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has announced a two-week extension for the relief from import duties and General Consumption Tax (GCT) on selected items donated in response to Hurricane Melissa. The new deadline is January 15...
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Gov't extends relief from import duties and GCT for Hurricane Melissa donations to January 15
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has announced a two-week extension for the relief from import duties and General Consumption Tax (GC...
ποΈ Gov't extends relief from import duties and GCT for Hurricane Melissa donations to January 15
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has announced a two-week extension for the relief from import duties and General Consumption Tax (GCT) on selected items donated in response to Hurricane Melissa. The new deadline is January 15...
Source: News
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Gov't extends relief from import duties and GCT for Hurricane Melissa donations to January 15
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has announced a two-week extension for the relief from import duties and General Consumption Tax (GC...
ποΈ Jamaican media pioneer Alma Mock Yen dies at 97
Alma Mock Yen, a pioneering Jamaican journalist, broadcaster, and author, died on Wednesday after a period of illness. She was 97. "Mock Yen was not only as an accomplished broadcaster, but also a trailblazer whose legacy will continue to....
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Jamaican media pioneer Alma Mock Yen dies at 97
Alma Mock Yen, a pioneering Jamaican journalist, broadcaster, and author, died on Wednesday after a period of illness. She was 97. "Mock Yen was no...
ποΈ Jamaican media pioneer Alma Mock Yen dies at 97
Alma Mock Yen, a pioneering Jamaican journalist, broadcaster, and author, died on Wednesday after a period of illness. She was 97. "Mock Yen was not only as an accomplished broadcaster, but also a trailblazer whose legacy will continue to....
Source: News
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Jamaican media pioneer Alma Mock Yen dies at 97
Alma Mock Yen, a pioneering Jamaican journalist, broadcaster, and author, died on Wednesday after a period of illness. She was 97. "Mock Yen was no...
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ποΈ Jamaica Receives US$300,000 in Recovery Assistance from Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea has donated US$300,000 to support Jamaicaβs recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The contribution was formally handed over during a ceremony held recently at the Ministry of [β¦]...
Source: Jamaica Information Service
π https://jis.gov.jm/jamaica-receives-us300000-in-recovery-assistance-from-republic-of-korea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jamaica-receives-us300000-in-recovery-assistance-from-republic-of-korea
ποΈ PHOTOS: Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Clubβs Stew Festival
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Source: Jamaica Information Service
π https://jis.gov.jm/photos-lauriston-thompson-pen-community-4-h-clubs-stew-festival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=photos-lauriston-thompson-pen-community-4-h-clubs-stew-festival
ποΈ Role of Labour Inspectors in Anti-Human Trafficking Drive Highlighted
Labour Inspectors at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security are playing a significant role in Jamaicaβs anti-human trafficking drive, says National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison. [β¦]...
Source: Jamaica Information Service
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