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KFC opens its landmark 42nd location in Jamaica
The Voice
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July 30, 2025
KFC has opened its landmark 42nd location in Jamaica. The fast food giant hosted a special event at its newest restaurant in Black River, St Elizabeth, on Saturday 26 July. The opening of the new location was attended by the Prime Minister Andrew...
Tiger Woods/Justin Timberlake’s T-Squared Social coming to Jamaica
Jamaica Observer
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July 30, 2025
Managing partner of Nexus Luxury Collection Christopher Anand (Photo: Philp Lemonte) DUNCANS, Trelawny — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has welcomed the announcement by Nexus Luxury Collection — developers of the US$1-billion Harmony Cove resort...
Wastewater Project for Carder Park in Portland
Jamaica Information Service
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August 25, 2025
The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and the National Water Commission (NWC) signed a financing agreement on August 20 for the $22-million Carder Park Wastewater Project in Port Antonio, Portland. The project includes the installation of a lift...
JDF, police probe device at Clarendon auto parts store after shooting
The Gleaner
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August 27, 2025
The Jamaica Defence Force was on Tuesday called in to assist the police in assessing a device found at an auto parts store in Osborne Store, Clarendon, following a shooting incident. The police told The Gleaner that a licensed firearm holder shot...
Celebrate Caribbean culture this Labor Day at Lauderhill Sports Park
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 27, 2025
The vibrant pulse of Caribbean culture will be on full display this Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025, at Lauderhill Sports Park (7500 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313). - Advertisement - The Jamaica High School Alumni Sporting Network...
A Manchester family searches for direction after ICE raid takes one of their own
Manchester Journal - Vermont
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MANCHESTER — The stress of the last two days was evident on Nigel’s face as he held onto his 17-month-old son and searched the kitchen table for the lawyer’s number. “She needs to speak with a lawyer, but each time I call, they say he isn’t...
How a 19th century house keeps the Boston-Kyoto sister city partnership strong
WGBH - Massachusetts
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August 27, 2025
Mark Herz: Boston has 11 sister cities located all around the world — the very first partnership beginning in 1959 with Kyoto, Japan. We'll be taking a look at this ongoing relationship with Japan's cultural heart through a gift that Kyoto sent to...
Major Lazer teams up with Busy Signal for new single ‘GANGSTA’
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 27, 2025
Global music powerhouse Major Lazer is back with a bang, reuniting with dancehall legend Busy Signal on their first single of 2025, “GANGSTA,” while also introducing British-Jamaican artist and content creator America Foster as the newest member...
Police praised for excellent job
Jamaica Observer
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August 26, 2025
The location of Monday’s foiled pre-dawn robbery in Hope Bay, Portland (Photo: Everard Owen) HOPE BAY, Portland — The police have won public praise after two women, believed to be the mother and sister of a man shot during an attempted robbery,...
Gov’t to reintroduce centralised permit system for entertainment events
Jamaica Observer
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August 26, 2025
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (Photo R Fraser ) KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Government is looking to reintroduce a...
Tropical Storm Fernand hanging on as NHC tracks 3 tropical waves
Panama City News Herald - Florida
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The busiest months of hurricane season runs from mid-August through mid-October. Forecasters warn the lull in the tropics won't last so don't let your guard down. Still need to stock a hurricane kit? Here's what you need. In a rush? Get an...
Alorica Expands Its Cairo Operations, Increasing Workforce by 450% and Cementing Its Position as a Regional CX Powerhouse
Mid East Information
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August 27, 2025
Hiring surge and facility buildout to support significant client growth across travel, retail and tech sectors Alorica Inc., a global leader in digitally powered customer experiences (CX), announced its site expansion in Cairo, Egypt to meet...
Bridget expands footprint with men’s wear
Jamaica Observer
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August 27, 2025
Bridget Sandals will be widening its product offering with a new men’s line. Handcrafted footwear brand Bridget Sandals is expanding its product range to include a men’s line for the first time, along with leather belts, wallets, handbags, purses,...
Rockfort Mineral Bath reopens
The Gleaner
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August 22, 2025
After years of closure, Jamaicans and visitors alike can once again enjoy the Rockfort Mineral Bath in Kingston. The facility was officially opened today, and the public will have access starting on Friday. “We have delivered,” declared Culture...
Guyana Elections Commission bans cell phone use at polling stations
The Gleaner
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August 20, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) says it has, as a matter of policy, decided to introduce a comprehensive set of measures to prohibit the use of cell phones within polling stations for the September 1 general and...
'This is needed': New grocery store set to fill void in Northampton County neighborhood
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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EASTON, Pa. – A grocer is expanding its Lehigh Valley footprint and bringing fresh meats, produce, baked goods and other foods to an underserved area. An Ideal Food Basket store, featuring a deli, bakery, hot prepared foods section and seven...
This Panamanian-Caribbean Restaurant Made A Name For Itself In LA. Now, It's Moving To Long Beach
Patch
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August 26, 2025
"It's been crazy to see our growth in four years and now where we are today," Mercedes Squires said. "We have something really special." Posted Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 9:51 am PT|Updated Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 11:55 am PT LONG BEACH, CA — Each dish...
Police, military and Election Day workers to vote on August 29
Jamaica Observer
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August 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Election Day workers and members of the police and military forces are set to vote on Friday, August 29. The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) said it is finalising preparations to conduct the polls for the 45,455 special...
Atlanta United ’keeper Jayden Hibbert to join Canada for September friendlies
The Globe and Mail
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August 26, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Atlanta United goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert plays the ball during a match against Toronto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., this past Sunday.Mitch Martin/The Canadian Press Canada coach Jesse Marsch will have a...
A lot of history and fun: Your city guide to Powder Springs
Access Atlanta - Georgia
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This fast growing city sits just west of Atlanta, and it offers plenty in the way of great eating, outdoor entertainment and a rich history. Powder Springs was first called Seven Springs after the springs that existed there during the city’s 1838...