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02 Jan, 2026
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JFB appeals to parents to discourage children from making prank calls
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to parents and guardians to discourage children from making prank calls to emergency services. Public Education Officer at the JFB, Superintendent Emeleo…
02 Jan, 2026
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Man charged after machete attack over water in Westmoreland
The police in Westmoreland have charged a man in connection with a machete attack during an argument over water while residents were collecting the commodity from a water tank in Bethel Town. …
02 Jan, 2026
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Update | Woman rescued at beach in Hellshire dies, policeman and teen still missing
The woman who was rescued at a beach in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine, following an incident in which a policeman and a teenage boy are suspected to have drowned, has succumbed to her injuries. …
02 Jan, 2026
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Women playing more dominant role in human trafficking
Children’s Advocate and National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says that women are gradually assuming a more dominant role in human trafficking. She noted that while…
02 Jan, 2026
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Supreme to sell Evolve loan portfolio
Supreme Ventures (SVL) announced that discussions are under way to divest the loan portfolio of its subsidiary, Evolve Loan Co, along with select assets, to microlender Dolla Financial Services Ltd.…
02 Jan, 2026
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Lee-Chin’s AIC to make payment this month
AIC (Barbados) Limited has formally confirmed its obligation to make principal and interest payments in January totalling US$94.09 million to bondholders, following weeks of tension and a public…
02 Jan, 2026
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Proven to book US$61.7 million from real estate developments
Financial services firm Proven Group Limited (PGL) expects to earn US$61.7 million in revenue from the sale of its real estate units in St Ann, which would build on its half-year performance.
02 Jan, 2026
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US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with lay-offs historically low
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labour market. US applications for jobless claims for the week ending December 27 fell by…
02 Jan, 2026
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Girvano slams Of A Revolution in Miracle Man Cup
OF A REVOLUTION, winner of the Bruceontheloose Sprint when debuting locally on Mouttet Mile Day, was beaten yesterday by fellow American GIRVANO, victim of a baffling ride from returning champion…