Irma Strengthens Into Category 5 Hurricane

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP); Hurricane Irma grew into a dangerous Category 5 storm, the most powerful seen in the Atlantic in over a decade, and roared toward islands in the northeast Caribbean Tuesday on a path that could eventually take it to the United States. The US National Hurricane Center said Irma was a “potentially…

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Damion Lowe transferred to Norway from US club

KRISTIANSAND, Norway (CMC) — Jamaica midfielder Damion Lowe was expected to arrive in this Norwegian city on Friday, following his transfer move to first division club, IK Start. The 24-year-old Lowe was transferred from the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the United Soccer League on Wednesday, following 18 appearances in all competitions in his first season…

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Tropical Storm Harvey expected to affect Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (MetService) are advising that weather condition across Jamaica could deteriorate as a result of Tropical Storm Harvey. According to a release from the ODPEM this morning, on the forecast track, the system will impact some islands of…

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JCF hosts back-to-school clinic

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Chaplaincy Services Branch says it will be hosting a back-to-school motivational clinic to assist students. The clinic, held under the theme “Upliftment through Character Building” is geared towards children aged 10 – 17 and is planned for next week Thursday, August 24, starting at 9:00am at the…

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Warrior King For One Love, One Heart Reggae Festival

Reggae artiste Warrior King, real name, Mark Dyer, joins the likes of Steel Pulse, Anthony B, Sizzla and others, for the eighth annual, One Love, One Heart Reggae Festival on Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3 at the Yolo County Fair grounds in Woodlands, California. Warrior King, confirmed for the Saturday edition of the…

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Two Western Union Outlets In Spanish Town To Be Closed

“Although we believe that those enhancements, as well as our continued investment in technology, have been effective in many ways, there are still some locations where an unusually high number of suspected fraudulent transactions are being reported,” it said. “We regret the need for this step and we encourage customers to transact with us at…

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