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KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Trinity, Hampton, Broadleaf, Porus main road and Redberry communities in Manchester. The curfew began on Thursday, October 16 at 6:45 pm, and will remain effect until 6:45 pm on Saturday, October 18. The boundaries of the curfew are as follows: North: (Bordered by Clarks Town district) – East along an imaginary line from the intersection of the Toll...

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted southern Philippines Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, a week after two powerful quakes hit the country. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, provincial rescuer Ralph Cadalena told AFP. "We felt a sudden strong shake, but it was only for a very short time," Cadalena said. The tremor struck near Dapa municipality in Surigao del Norte province...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — International recording artiste Honorebel has stepped into the world of Soca with his debut soca track, Roll Your Waist Remix, featuring the legendary Alison Hinds and dynamic producer/musician Ackah Dan. It was released under Phantom Music Group/Zojak Worldwide. This remix comes on the heels of massive success for the original Roll Your Waist single, which racked up over 2.3 million YouTube views in just two weeks. Directed...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Excitement is building for one of the Caribbean’s longest-running sportfishing events as the Sir Henry Morgan Anglers Association officially launched the 62nd Annual Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament on Thursday, October 9, at 100 Hope Road in Kingston. The tournament, which runs from October 22 to 25, 2025, will take place at the Ole’ Marina in Port Antonio, Portland, and promises four days of world-class sport fishing,...

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The US admiral responsible for overseeing controversial strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean said Thursday he will retire just a year into his tenure. Admiral Alvin Holsey is leaving his position as head of US Southern Command, which is responsible for US forces operating in Central and South America. Washington has deployed significant forces -- including stealth warplanes and seven Navy ships -- as...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, October 16, ended trading at $161.41, down 48 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $116.08 down from $116.68 and the British pound ended at $215.94 down from $218.03

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A University of the West Indies (UWI) student was found dead by her room mate on Thursday in what is suspected to be a case of suicide. She has not yet been identified but she was a resident of the George Alleyne Hall and a member of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The university has since mobilised its support systems for students affected by the tragedy. The...

KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has moved to remind members of the public that access to Little Dunn’s River is free of charge following reports that individuals are unlawfully charging members of the public to enter the property. “The UDC is also aware of reports that individuals are unlawfully charging members of the public to enter the property. We strongly condemn this practice and reaffirm that access to Little...

KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 16-year-old student of Sunrise Crescent, Red Hills in Kingston has been charged with robbery with aggravation following an incident in Portmore, St Catherine on Tuesday, October 14. Reports from the Waterford police are that about 4:30 pm, a teenager was standing on the roadway when he was approached by a group of boys, including the 16-year-old. The boy then brandished a knife, held up the teenager...

ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Jamaica’s young footballers are set to take centre stage this December when top international clubs travel to the island for the Rough Treasure Youth Football Showcase and Festival, a two-day event designed to spotlight rising talent. The festival, scheduled for December 13–14, will unfold across  Treasure Beach and Munro College in St Elizabeth. A total of 120 players, aged 16 to 23, will be pulled from...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A University of the West Indies (UWI) student was found dead by her room mate on Thursday in what is suspected to be a case of suicide. She has not yet been identified but she was a resident of the George Alleyne Hall and a member of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The university has since mobilised its support systems for students affected by the tragedy. The...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is urging parents and guardians of children who use the rural school bus programme to register for the fare payment card ahead of the November 1, 2025 transition to a cashless system. “The programme currently transports an average of 16,600 students daily, yet only about 4,900 have completed registration so far. With just a short time remaining before the transition,...