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Holness says historic low poverty rate is a result of strategic gov’t policies

Latest News, News

Holness says historic low poverty rate is a result of strategic gov’t policies

May 21, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has welcomed the recently announced drop in the poverty rate which he says is a result of targeted p...

Venezuelans in limbo as US court ends deportation protection

International News, Latest News

Venezuelans in limbo as US court ends deportation protection

May 21, 2025

DORAL , United States (AFP) — Denis Caldeira says he is in legal limbo since the US Supreme Court let the Trump administration strip him and 350,000 o...

US chides OAS role in Haiti’s political and security situation

Latest News, Regional

US chides OAS role in Haiti’s political and security situation

May 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The United States (US) is re-considering its policy towards Haiti where criminal gangs are seeking to overthrow the ...

Tasha K looks forward to UK return

Entertainment, Latest News

Tasha K looks forward to UK return

May 21, 2025

The last time Tasha T performed in the United Kingdom, it was in 2016 to promote her album, Real Talk . She returns there for two shows, including Cit...

Calabash Fest set for this weekend with stunning line-up

Entertainment, Latest News

Calabash Fest set for this weekend with stunning line-up

May 21, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — This weekend, four acclaimed Man Booker Prize winners — Michael Ondaatje (1992), Ian McEwan (1998), Marlon James (2015), and Sheha...

Gas prices up $2.03, 1.75 diesel up $3.06

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Gas prices up $2.03, 1.75 diesel up $3.06

May 21, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, May 22, according to the latest ex-refi...

Spurs edge Man Utd to win Europa League and end trophy drought

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Spurs edge Man Utd to win Europa League and end trophy drought

May 21, 2025

BILBAO, Spain (AFP) -- Brennan Johnson's scrambled goal ended a 17-year Tottenham trophy drought with a battling 1-0 win over Manchester United in the...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA Most Valuable Player award

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA Most Valuable Player award

May 21, 2025

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named Most Valuable Player in the NBA for the 2024-2025 season on We...

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