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CPL Draft Shockwaves: The 2026 Republic Bank CPL season kicked off with a major roster shake-up as Barbados Tridents snapped up star spinner Gudakesh Motie from Guyana Amazon Warriors, while Sunil Narine stayed put with Trinbago Knight Riders and new faces like Justin Greaves and Dominic Drakes joined the mix. Jamaica-Period Poverty Push: Jamaica is set to launch a $50 million pilot to tackle period poverty in schools, bringing menstrual health support to eight schools and about 2,000 girls. Gun Arrest in Boston: A Jamaican man was arrested at Franklin Field on gun charges, with police saying his record dates back decades. Long Island Transit Tension: A possible LIRR strike is looming after talks with the MTA hit a wall, with commuters facing major disruption. Climate Finance Momentum: Caribbean countries moved closer to accessing a US$250M loss-and-damage climate grant, with Jamaica among the eligible states. Sports & Culture: KFC Elite Cup finals are set for Saturday in Kingston, and Jamaica’s lovers rock scene gets a spotlight with “Lovers Rock: A Night of British Reggae.”

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Jamaican man sentenced for $600k lottery scam targeting elderly WA woman

Jamaican man sentenced for $600k lottery scam targeting elderly WA woman

Jamaican sentenced in US lottery scam that stole over US$600,000 from retiree

Jamaican sentenced in US lottery scam that stole over US$600,000 from retiree

Jamaican man gets 3 years for defrauding Vancouver woman of $600,000

Jamaican man gets 3 years for defrauding Vancouver woman of $600,000

Destination Shanghai: Jamaicans seek Diamond League glory

Destination Shanghai: Jamaicans seek Diamond League glory

Queens woman, 37, murdered in Jamaica after texting sister: ‘Call the cops’

Queens woman, 37, murdered in Jamaica after texting sister: ‘Call the cops’


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NUGL, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Revenue Growth, Positive Operating Income and Continued Delivery Expansion in Jamaica

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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May. 3, 2026

Traffic Alert - VT Route 30, Jamaica

Vermont State Police

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Apr. 30, 2026

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Successful Evacuation of 28 Floridians from Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

The Florida Division of Emergency Management

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Apr. 30, 2026

Google Partner NovaCore Labs and AIBotics Advance Acquisition and Expand Robot Deployment Across Jamaica

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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ATS Bookkeeping & Advisory Services Now Accepting New Clients for Bookkeeping, Payroll, and Tax Services in Fairfax, VA

EIN Presswire

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Apr. 16, 2026

Algorhythm Releases EP 'Surroundings, Vol. 1: Jamaica,' Blending Travel, Culture, and Live Creation

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