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Guyana looking to Dom Rep to boost agricultural production

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Guyana looking to Dom Rep to boost agricultural production

June 9, 2026

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana's Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha says the country is moving towards strengthening cooperation with the Domin...

Man probed by Jamaican police among 5 charged in US firearms smuggling investigation

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Man probed by Jamaican police among 5 charged in US firearms smuggling investigation

June 9, 2026

A Jamaican-American who has been the subject of investigations locally is among five men indicted by the United States Department of Justice on firear...

Pope promises abuse victims Church will do more to change

International News, Latest News

Pope promises abuse victims Church will do more to change

June 8, 2026

MADRID, Spain (AFP)—Pope Leo XIV on Monday promised victims of sexual violence by Catholic clergy that the Church would make "additional efforts" to c...

Flash flood watch in effect for several parishes

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Flash flood watch in effect for several parishes

June 8, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—A flash flood watch has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St Cat...

Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA finals in New York

International News, Latest News

Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA finals in New York

June 8, 2026

NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump was booed ahead of the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, ...

Cuban president outlines ‘three scenarios’ US may take

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Cuban president outlines ‘three scenarios’ US may take

June 8, 2026

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP)—Cuba's president said in an interview published Monday that the United States was considering three possible scenarios for its pres...

JFF unveils women’s football strategy, eyes $41.7 million in FIFA funding

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JFF unveils women’s football strategy, eyes $41.7 million in FIFA funding

June 8, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) could secure more than $40 million in FIFA funding to drive the expansion and execution of key...

Five changes to Reggae Girlz team to face Panama in second friendly

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Five changes to Reggae Girlz team to face Panama in second friendly

June 8, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—The coaching staff has made five changes to the starting team for the Jamaican national senior women’s team that will face Panama in...

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