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Jamaica
A Jamaican meat shop is putting fresh products, customer service and community connection at the heart of its business. Sam Fo Meats offers wholesale and retail fresh meat while serving customers looking for quality products for their homes, businesses and family meals.
Jamaica
Three children were struck by falling boulders while walking to school in the Breadnut Walk area of Merrywood, North West St. Elizabeth on Friday morning, leaving one child reportedly in a coma and another with a fractured skull.
Jamaica
Opposition Spokesperson Dr. Kenneth Russell is urging the Jamaican government to declare the prolonged drought a national emergency, warning that worsening dry conditions are devastating rural communities and farmers across multiple parishes.
Jamaica
Three members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force were injured during an early-morning operation in Mount Salem, St James, that also left a 29-year-old wanted man dead.
Jamaica
Jamaica has formally submitted a petition to King Charles III seeking legal guidance on Britain's responsibility for centuries of African enslavement and whether reparations may be legally owed.
Jamaica
A serious privately financed revival of Air Jamaica could require US$150 million to US$250 million just to establish a credible medium-sized operation — and substantially more for long-haul aircraft and rapid expansion. CanJam News breaks down the money, aircraft, staff and investors needed.
Jamaica
The Government of Jamaica has moved to raise US$1 billion on the international capital market in a major financing transaction aimed at managing the country's debt and supporting budgetary needs.
Jamaica
One man has died and another was seriously injured after a section of a building collapsed at Balcombe Drive Primary and Junior High School in Olympic Gardens, St. Andrew.
Jamaica
For generations of Jamaicans, Air Jamaica was more than an airline. It was a national symbol, a flying piece of home, and one of the most recognizable Caribbean brands in aviation.
Jamaica
Government assessments will determine which residents qualify for serviced lots, relocation grants and other assistance.
Jamaica
Jamaican authorities are expanding school security patrols and urging water conservation as classrooms prepare to reopen on September 7.