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Dominica vows to dismantle illegal gun-running syndicate

Latest News, Regional

Dominica vows to dismantle illegal gun-running syndicate

June 16, 2025

ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) – Dominican law enforcement authorities on Monday vowed to dismantle a gun-running syndicate after the police said that nearly ...

Judge extends pause on Trump bid to block Harvard foreign students

International News, Latest News

Judge extends pause on Trump bid to block Harvard foreign students

June 16, 2025

Boston, United States (AFP)-A judge on Monday extended a restraining order pausing Donald Trump's ban on Harvard bringing in and hosting foreign stude...

Allison Mais appointed chief operating officer of VM Investments, VM Wealth

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Allison Mais appointed chief operating officer of VM Investments, VM Wealth

June 16, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Allison Mais has been appointed the chief operating officer (COO) of VM Investments Limited (VMIL) and VM Wealth Management Limite...

More than $18b in outstanding taxes collected in Special Arrears Settlement Programme

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More than $18b in outstanding taxes collected in Special Arrears Settlement Programme

June 16, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s Special Arrears Settlement Programme, administered by Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), which ended May 31, 2025,...

WATCH: PNP’s Gordon promises improved access to healthcare, endorses Cuban doctors

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WATCH: PNP’s Gordon promises improved access to healthcare, endorses Cuban doctors

June 16, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) aspirant for St Andrew East Central, Dennis Gordon, on Sunday pledged improved access to healthcare ...

Kelly KK not bothered by ‘3 Sum’ controversy

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Kelly KK not bothered by ‘3 Sum’ controversy

KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer

June 16, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall newcomer Kelly KK says she is not bothered by the online controversy surrounding her latest song, 3 Sum, a collaboration...

17-year-old wins backgammon fundraising tournament

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17-year-old wins backgammon fundraising tournament

KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer

June 16, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Seventeen-year-old John Issa emerged a winner in the Eighth Annual Backgammon Fundraising Tournament, which took place over three ...

Candidate with Caribbean roots vying to become Brooklyn Borough president

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Candidate with Caribbean roots vying to become Brooklyn Borough president

June 16, 2025

NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – The son of Caribbean immigrants is vying for the position of Brooklyn Borough president in New York as early voting, w...

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