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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Jamaica, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 2,958stories have been published about Jamaica which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Jamaica, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 2,958stories have been published about Jamaica which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Legislation to Support Sun-Grown Cannabis Approved by Maine's House Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The Maine House Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee has voted to approve legislation that would create a distinct regulatory structure for sun-grown marijuana, with lower licensing fees and expanded cultivation limits for outdoor growers. Sponsored by Representative Grayson Osher (D) and backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers from both chambers, the measure now advances towards the full H…See the Story

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JCF reviews protocols after wrong man listed as wanted for murder

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it has undertaken a thorough review of its internal processes and quality management systems after a man was mistakenly listed as wanted for murder and subsequently detained by the police. The innocent...See the Story

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Driver in fatal Portmore crash on Municipal Boulevard pleads guilty

A driver who was involved in a crash along Municipal Boulevard in Portmore, St Catherine in 2021 pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in the circuit court on Thursday. Twenty-five-year-old Akeel Gordon is to be sentenced by...See the Story

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Vendor gunned down outside school in Old Harbour

The Old Harbour police in St Catherine are searching for the attackers responsible for the killing of a vendor outside a high school in the parish on Thursday. Dead is 49-year-old Orville Bloomfield, otherwise called ‘Bloodstain’, of Longville...Americas · JamaicaSee the Story

Major upgrades planned for Slipe Pen Road Health Centre

The Slipe Pen Road Comprehensive Health Centre in Kingston is set to receive several upgrades and a facelift as the Government continues its efforts to improve the nation’s primary healthcare facilities. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr...Americas · JamaicaSee the Story

The Kingston Lions – “Pressure Drop”

Jamaican reggae band The Kingston Lions are set to release their self-titled debut album on August 15th via Kartel Music Group. The album is entirely made up of new renditions of classic songs, reminding listeners of reggae’s deep roots. So far, The Kingston Lions have dropped two singles, “Rudy, A Message To You” and “Pressure Drop”, which were originally released by Dandy Livingstone and The Maytals, respectively. Listen to the song and follo…Kingston, Jamaica · KingstonRead Article

Masicka Drops Visual For “Overdose”

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Active fathers break cycle of gang violence – Holness

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is calling for Jamaican fathers, especially young and absent biological fathers, to take a more active role in their children’s lives not just financially, but emotionally. The prime minister honoured Jamaican fathers on Wednesday during a special pre-Father’s Day event held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), where he delivered a powerful message on the importance of fatherhood in shaping families and the…Kingston, Jamaica · KingstonRead Article

Puerto Rico block Jamaica’s path in Davis Cup

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Father’s Day show all about positive reinforcement – McFarlane

Creative director of Mack and Mack Innovations Delano McFarlane is promoting Father’s Day as a tool to engage Jamaican men in family life and the broader society. McFarlane, who produces several events throughout the year, explained that entertainment can serve to educate as well as influence behaviour. “It is an all of society approach that goes into encouraging women to become mothers. From the toys they are given as girls to the various ways …Kingston, Jamaica · KingstonRead Article

Unbeaten Harris set for sprint hurdles showdown

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