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Parliament says IC reports are being addressed in accordance with internal processes

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Parliament says IC reports are being addressed in accordance with internal processes

May 18, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Confirming receipt of five reports from the Integrity Commission, Parliament said they are being addressed in accordance with its ...

Lights out for Cuban students as blockade bites

Latest News, Regional

Lights out for Cuban students as blockade bites

May 18, 2026

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — It's the middle of the night in Havana, but Alejandro Benitez is just getting down to work. The power is back on for the first ti...

Over 100 Salt Spring residents trained and employed through support from Project STAR

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Over 100 Salt Spring residents trained and employed through support from Project STAR

May 18, 2026

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Project STAR has trained more than 140 residents in Salt Spring, St James, through its skills training and job readiness programme...

Starlink raises Jamaica’s monthly internet price by 6.4 per cent

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Starlink raises Jamaica’s monthly internet price by 6.4 per cent

May 18, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Satellite internet provider Starlink has increased the monthly price of its residential internet service in Jamaica to $7,450 from...

Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup

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Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup

May 18, 2026

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country's World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the nati...

Los Angeles World Cup workers vow strike over ICE guarantees

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Los Angeles World Cup workers vow strike over ICE guarantees

May 18, 2026

INGLEWOOD, United States (AFP) — Workers at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium vowed Monday to go on strike if federal immigration enforcement agents are deplo...

JUNA-VILL banks on ‘Di Regulator’ rhythm

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JUNA-VILL banks on ‘Di Regulator’ rhythm

BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer

May 18, 2026

Jamaican producer and JUNAVILL Records founder Collin “JUNA-VILL” Clarke is continuing his mission of creating meaningful reggae music with the upcomi...

Caricom countries concerned over escalating Middle East crisis

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Caricom countries concerned over escalating Middle East crisis

May 18, 2026

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The 15-member Caribbean Community (Caricom) grouping Monday expressed “serious concern” at the continued hostilities in the...

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