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Reggae Boy Javon East (left) is congratulated by teammate, Kaheim Dixon, for scoring one of his two goals against El Salvador during their Concacaf Nations League A Group B clash at the Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador earlier tonight.
03 Oct, 2026 0

East double downs 10-man El Salvador

The Reggae Boyz returned to winning ways in the 2026 Concacaf Nations League, defeating 10-man El Salvador 2-0 in their League A Group B clash at the Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador earlier tonight.…
Argentina's President Javier Milei delivers a statement at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) headquarters, ahead of the ''Argentina Week'', an event aimed at promoting investment and business opportunities, in Paris, Thursda
02 Oct, 2026 0

Debt-saddled Argentina pitches ‘golden passport’ scheme to woo wealthy foreigners

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina on Friday announced plans to offer citizenship to wealthy foreigners in exchange for cash contributions or investments in government bonds, as libertarian…
02 Oct, 2026 0

Florida’s dengue outbreak is now largest in continental US in decades

NEW YORK (AP) — Florida’s current dengue outbreak appears to be the largest in several decades in the continental United States. State health officials reported this week that more than 250 locally…
Ganja seized by the police during an operation in St Andrew on October 2, 2026.
02 Oct, 2026 0

Ganja and offensive weapons seized by police in St Andrew operation, three arrested

The police are reporting that three people were taken in custody following the seizure of approximately $500,000 worth of marijuana and an assortment of offensive weapons during a major operation in…
Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby.
02 Oct, 2026 0

KSAMC moves early to tackle Christmas traffic, parking and vending challenges

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has kicked off its annual stakeholders’ meeting earlier than in previous years as preparations intensify for the busy Christmas season. The…
02 Oct, 2026 0

Formal jobs decline by 24,000 as fewer Jamaicans work

More than 21,000 Jamaicans were no longer employed in July, with most of the losses concentrated in formal jobs, even as the country's unemployment rate remained near historic lows, according to…
02 Oct, 2026 0

Man gets 18-year sentence for sexual assault of 6-y-o, 8-y-o girls

A man sentenced to 18 years and six months in prison for sexually assaulting his two young female relatives, aged six and eight, in Manchester more than seven years ago, is to serve nearly the full…
The GraceKennedy building in downtown Kingston.
02 Oct, 2026 0

GraceKennedy recalls select batches of Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch over product quality issue

GraceKennedy Foods (GK Foods) is reporting that it has voluntarily recalled specific batches of its Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch one-litre drink distributed in Jamaica and other select Caribbean…
02 Oct, 2026 0

No adverse events reported at health facilities amid industrial action by doctors – Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says there were no adverse events at the island’s health centres and hospitals today arising from the industrial action by doctors. The ministry said this…