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24 Nov, 2025
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Jimmy Cliff crosses last river
WESTERN BUREAU: The dark clouds that hung over Somerton on Monday and the rains that soaked the quiet St James community felt like nature itself mourning the passing of its beloved son – reggae icon…
24 Nov, 2025
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NPTAJ calls for field schools
The National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) wants the Government to consider establishing field schools to reduce disruptions in teaching and learning, as thousands of students remain…
24 Nov, 2025
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Defence raises ‘banana boat’ theory as PICA confirms no legal exit by Donaldson
Well-known social media influencer Donalee Donaldson did not leave the island at any point during 2022, according to official immigration records. The deputy director of immigration at the Passport,…
24 Nov, 2025
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Jimmy Cliff’s songs of hope and humanity leave lasting impact, leaders say
Jimmy Cliff, the legendary Jamaican singer who, alongside Bob Marley, helped bring reggae, ska, and rocksteady to the world, has died from a seizure and pneumonia on Monday at 81. His wife, Latifa,…
24 Nov, 2025
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Faith, floodwaters and survival
WESTERN BUREAU: Cornwall Mountain is not the kind of place you stumble on by accident. The roads twist upward, breaking off into narrow lanes where houses sit on the hillsides and neighbours live like…
24 Nov, 2025
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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dead at 81
Reggae icon and actor Jimmy Cliff has died. The announcement was shared on his official Instagram page on Monday. He was 81. "It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy…
24 Nov, 2025
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Tributes for Jimmy Cliff | Legendary artiste and actor remembered as global icon and cultural ambassador
Veteran reggae artiste, songwriter, and actor Jimmy Cliff is being hailed as a cultural giant who has inspired the globe. The singer, whose given name is James Chambers, passed away today at age 81.…
24 Nov, 2025
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JPS targets two-week timeline to restore power at Savanna-la-Mar Hospital
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is working to have power restored at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland within the next two weeks, amid significant damage caused by Hurricane Melissa nearly…
24 Nov, 2025
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Man fatally stabbed in Old Harbour
The Old Harbour police in St Catherine are investigating the murder of a man at Port Esquivel last night. The deceased has been identified as Jason Walkace, a 28-year-old of labourer of Burke Road in…