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Yarmouth Recovery Event Expects 210
Lifestyle
— Oct 28, 2026
Jamaica is promoted as a sunny June getaway for outdoor activities, while a separate Heroes’ Weekend visit reflects on finding joy and resilience as the island rebuilds after a hurricane. The experiences highlight Jamaica’s natural attractions, cultural pride, and spirit of recovery.
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Breeze Plans Expansion Across US, Caribbean
Travel
— Nov 1, 2026
Breeze Airways is expanding its domestic and Caribbean network with new nonstop routes, including service that restores flights to Latrobe, Pennsylvania, after Spirit’s shutdown and adds connections to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. The expansion also includes a twice-weekly route between New York Stewart and Myrtle Beach, with continuing service to Fort Lauderdale.
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Flood Alerts Issued in California, Texas; Jamaica Lifts Warnings
Weather
— Oct 26, 2026
Heavy rain is raising flash-flood risks across West Texas and nearby areas Thursday and Friday, with a flood watch in effect and some locations already under a flash-flood warning. Forecasters warn that intense rainfall and drought-hardened ground could cause rapid runoff, flooding and hazardous travel.
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Elf on Shelf Holiday Events Planned Across Regions
Lifestyle
— Oct 26, 2026
The Elf on the Shelf is at the center of several holiday experiences, including a free trail of giant Scout Elves at London landmarks and festive programs at Beaches resorts in Jamaica and Turks and Caicos. In the U.S., SEA LIFE aquariums are hosting an interactive Sea Star Search, where families solve challenges to recover decorations for an underwater Christmas tree; the Orlando event runs Nov. 20 through Jan. 3 and is included with admission.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 12h
Traffic Delays Expected Across Several Regions
Weather
— Oct 21, 2026
Motorists face holiday-weekend congestion on major routes in New Zealand, while roadwork will bring lane restrictions and delays on I-10 in Arizona, State Route 82 near Patagonia, and Spanish Town Road in Jamaica. Drivers are advised to allow extra time and follow posted directions through the work zones.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Jamaican Man Sentenced in $3.4 Million Lottery Fraud
World
— Oct 16, 2026
Sefton Olivair Stewart was sentenced to six years in federal prison for a nationwide fake-lottery scheme that defrauded 28 people of about $3.4 million, including a West Michigan resident. After serving his sentence, he will be removed from the United States; a co-conspirator was previously sentenced to prison.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Head Injury From Fight With Drug Lord: Report
Sandra Rhodes
— Oct 14, 2026
Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ head injury over the weekend was the result of a fight with a drug lord, per TMZ. Sources said Combs and a Jamaican drug lord known as “Dudus” had a physical a… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Hurricane Melissa Death Toll in Jamaica Climbs as Relief Efforts Continue
Jamaica
— Nov 11, 2025
The confirmed death toll from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica has risen to 45, with 15 more people reported missing, authorities said Tuesday. According to The Associated Press , officials warned that the numbers could…
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‘Catastrophic Is a Mild Term’: Jamaica Reels from Hurricane Melissa’s Devastation
Jamaica
— Oct 29, 2025
Hurricane Melissa left a trail of death and destruction across the Caribbean — and Jamaica took a direct, devastating hit. The Category 5 hurricane tore through the island Tuesday with winds reaching 185 mph, one of the…
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Jordan Wins Minority Leader Spot, Besting Scalise
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) was voted in as minority leader Tuesday a closed-door election. Sources told Fox News Digital Jordan defeated Majority Leade… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Shaggy Turns to ChatGPT to Guide Hurricane Relief After Category 5 Storm Devastates Jamaica
Jamaica
— Nov 7, 2025
As Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm heading straight for Jamaica, Grammy-winning artist Shaggy said he knew he had to act — but didn’t know how. So, he turned to ChatGPT. “I don’t know anything…
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Marriott, Catalonia Plan All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica and Tanzania
Africans
— Jul 23, 2026
Marriott International is expanding its all-inclusive footprint in Jamaica and Tanzania by partnering with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts to develop a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay (opening 2028) and an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar (opening 2027). This strategic move, highlighted in 2026 reporting, underscores Marriott’s ongoing push to grow its all-inclusive portfolio with distinctive experiences in key leisure destinations.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Relief Plane Crashes in Florida After Takeoff
Florida-Based
— Nov 10, 2025
A small turboprop carrying hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica crashed into a pond in Coral Springs, Florida, on Monday morning, just minutes after takeoff, authorities said. “There was no actual plane to be seen,”…
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ICE Reports Arrests of Individuals with Serious Criminal Histories
People's Republic of China
— Mar 26, 2026
The arrests spanned multiple states and involved individuals from Mexico, Laos, China, and Jamaica. Each had prior convictions tied to offenses against minors or violent sexual crimes. “Yesterday, ICE arrested MULTIPLE…
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Relief Efforts Underway After Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica
Jamaica
— Nov 3, 2025
The Jamaican government has begun reaching communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, nearly a week after the historic storm tore through the western part of the island. According to FOX Weather , officials reported…
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 13h
USDA Flags Illegal Sausages Across Five States
Health
— Oct 6, 2026
The USDA warned consumers not to eat Grace canned chicken Vienna sausages illegally imported from Jamaica and sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland and Texas. No illnesses have been reported; consumers should discard the cans or return them to the store while officials investigate how they entered the country.
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How charismatic are you, really?
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Mission of Mercy Turns Tragic as Father and Daughter Die in South Florida Plane Crash
Florida-Based
— Nov 11, 2025
A Christian missionary and his daughter were killed Monday morning when their small plane, loaded with hurricane relief supplies bound for Jamaica, crashed into a pond in a South Florida neighborhood. According to The…
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MSNBC Guest Claims Black VA Lt. Governor-Elect ‘Legitimates White Supremacist Practices’
Reporting
— Nov 5, 2021
Commentator Michael Eric Dyson claims that Virginia’s incoming lieutenant governor Winsome Sears (R) “justifies” white supremacist “practices.” Sears, who was born in Jamaica, made history as the first woman and woman…
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Man Charged in Cold-Case Murder of WWI Vet Who Went Missing 45 Years Ago
Reporting
— Nov 19, 2021
On Dec. 10, 1976, 81-year-old George Clarence Seitz left his home in Jamaica, Queens, and went to get a haircut. He was never seen again. Seitz, a WWI veteran, had been headed to a barbershop owned by Martin Motta…
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Payoneer, Etsy Renew Deal Across 16 Markets
Etsy
— Sep 30, 2026
Payoneer and Etsy renewed their payments partnership through 2029, continuing cross-border payout services for eligible Etsy sellers in 16 markets. The companies say the arrangement, which has supported tens of thousands of sellers since 2023, helps small businesses receive earnings and manage international sales; Jamaican sellers remain largely ineligible because Etsy does not support shops based in Jamaica.
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DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plot
U.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared f
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Illinois Tollway plans largest passenger toll hike
Auto
— Jul 25, 2026
Illinois is proposing the largest passenger toll increase in state history, with drivers facing about 45 cents more per toll and a projected $17 billion extra cost through 2042. In Tamil Nadu, tolls have been revised again with hikes for trucks and various plazas, and Jamaica’s Highway 2000 will raise rates on August 1, reflecting ongoing, frequent toll adjustments.
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Miami Judge Dismisses Cox Case, Rejects Federal Ban
Politics
— Oct 4, 2026
A Miami federal judge dismissed the case against Jamaican national Chelsea Cox, ruling that Congress lacked authority to set voter qualifications and that the federal law barring noncitizens from voting was unconstitutional as applied to her. The decision is limited to Cox’s case, does not invalidate the law nationwide or permit noncitizens to vote in Florida, where state law prohibits it.
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9/11 Anniversary Honors Victims, Health Toll
New York-Based
— Sep 8, 2026
Twenty-five years after 9/11, the dead include thousands of immigrants and diaspora communities—from South Asian workers and Jamaicans to Latino employees and undocumented migrants—whose lives and memories are kept alive by families, memorials, and national reckonings. Meanwhile, authorities have struggled to identify all remains, with more than 1,100 still officially unidentified after two decades, spurring advances in DNA techniques and ongoing efforts to restore names to the victims.
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Nashville: ICE detains Southwest flight attendant overstay
United States of America
— Jul 23, 2026
Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national and Southwest Airlines flight attendant, was arrested by ICE at Nashville International Airport on July 14 for overstaying a 2021 visa that expired in October 2021. Advocates and the TWU Local 556 union say he was pursuing citizenship and asylum, while ICE says he will remain in custody as immigration proceedings continue.
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ICE Nabs MS-13 Gangbangers, Jamaican Murderer In Major Deportation Raid
MS-13
— Mar 14, 2025
Deportation officers apprehended gangbangers, sexual predators and a convicted murderer in a sweeping multi-agency sweep that oversaw the arrest of more than 200 illegal migrants. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
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Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 13h
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