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Kenyan troops arrive in Haiti
December 9 04:10 PM
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) – Haitian President pro tempore and Coordinator of the Transition Council, Laurent Saint-Cyr, has welcomed the latest batc...
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Cabinet approves additional $42 million to restore small businesses
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Cabinet approves additional $42 million to restore small businesses
December 9 03:47 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cabinet has approved an additional $42 million to restore small businesses in parishes that were severely impacted during the pass...
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Official funeral for Jimmy Cliff to held on December 17
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Official funeral for Jimmy Cliff to held on December 17
December 9 03:44 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The official funeral of late reggae icon Jimmy Cliff will be held on Wednesday, December 17, at the National Indoor Sports Centre be...
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NSWMA expresses condolences after nine-year-old mowed down by garbage truck
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NSWMA expresses condolences after nine-year-old mowed down by garbage truck
December 9 03:17 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica —The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has expressed condolences to the family of nine-year-old Amoya Moore who wa...
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McKenzie saddened by death of nine-year-old mowed down by garbage truck
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McKenzie saddened by death of nine-year-old mowed down by garbage truck
December 9 03:10 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica—Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says he is saddened to learn of the death of nine-year-old...
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Jamaica’s Zolotarova wins bronze at 2025 Bolivarian Games
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Jamaica’s Zolotarova wins bronze at 2025 Bolivarian Games
December 9 01:52 PM
Jamaican martial arts athlete Valentyna Zolotarova recently won a bronze medal in the 55kg kumite division at the 2025 Bolivarian Games in Lima, Peru....
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Mexico president confident of deal with US on water dispute
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Mexico president confident of deal with US on water dispute
December 9 01:27 PM
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday she was confident of reaching an agreement with US President Donald Trump i...
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11 events to look forward to this Christmas
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It’s December, and that means tis’ the season to unlock your inner party animal. With a calendar full of entertainment activities, the sector is alrea...
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New mayor to be selected for Morant Bay as JLP takes St Thomas
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New mayor to be selected for Morant Bay as JLP takes St Thomas
February 27, 2024
ST THOMAS, Jamaica— A new mayor for Morant Bay is expected to be selected as the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) seems set to take over the St Thomas Munic...
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Reggae Girlz lose 0-1 in friendly against Chile
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Reggae Girlz lose 0-1 in friendly against Chile
February 27, 2024
Despite an improved performance by Jamaica's senior women's football team, the Reggae Girlz lost 0-1 to hosts Chile in the second and final internatio...
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Liverpool need ‘miracle’ after injury woes: Klopp
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Liverpool need ‘miracle’ after injury woes: Klopp
February 27, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Jurgen Klopp claimed Liverpool need "miracles" to get his walking wounded back in time to boost their quadruple bid. Klo...
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Paris Olympics security plans stolen from train
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Paris Olympics security plans stolen from train
February 27, 2024
PARIS, France (AFP)— A bag containing a computer and two USB memory sticks holding police security plans for the Paris Olympic Games was stolen on Mon...
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Man United boss Ten Hag doesn’t want Ratcliffe vote of confidence
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Man United boss Ten Hag doesn’t want Ratcliffe vote of confidence
February 27, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Erik ten Hag says he does not want a public vote of confidence from Jim Ratcliffe as speculation mounts over the Manches...
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INDECOM probes death of man while in police custody in St Ann
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INDECOM probes death of man while in police custody in St Ann
February 27, 2024
ST ANN, Jamaica— The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the death of a man who reportedly suffered head injuries while in p...
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TheRealTraxx adds fresh sound to veteran singer Lymie Murray
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TheRealTraxx adds fresh sound to veteran singer Lymie Murray
February 27, 2024
During his time as an apprentice engineer with producer Clive Hunt, Damion “TheRealTraxx” Nelson got to meet numerous artistes, some of whom he later ...
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Forex: J$157.04 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$157.04 to one US dollar
February 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The US dollar on Tuesday, February 27 ended trading at $157.04 up by six cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange t...
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Five-goal Haaland crushes Luton as Man City make FA Cup quarter-finals
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Five-goal Haaland crushes Luton as Man City make FA Cup quarter-finals
February 27, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Manchester City's Erling Haaland scored five times as the FA Cup holders ran riot in a 6-2 rout of Luton in the fifth ro...
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Two men convicted of murdering Run-DMC member Jam Master Jay
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Two men convicted of murdering Run-DMC member Jam Master Jay
February 27, 2024
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)— A US federal jury on Tuesday convicted two men of murdering the famed Run-DMC member Jam Master Jay, a case that had go...
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WATCH: Three people injured in drive-by shooting in Kingston
February 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Three people have been hospitalised following a drive-by shooting on Maple View Road in Olympic Way, Kingston on Monday evening. Pr...
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Marley brothers, other top acts lined up for Jo Mersa’s birthday celebration
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The Marley brothers Steven, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian are scheduled to perform at Jo Mersa Marley Birthday Celebration on Saturday, March 9 in Nine M...
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WATCH: Savanna-la-Mar councillor elect, Julian Chang takes victory lap
February 27, 2024
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— People’s National Party (PNP) councillor elect for the Savanna-la-Mar division Julian Chang is now doing a victory lap in her d...
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Trelawny’s agriculture a priority says Minister Green
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Trelawny’s agriculture a priority says Minister Green
February 27, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica— Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green, says Trelawny’s status as being among the highest producers of domestic ...
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British woman in custody following drug seizure in St James
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British woman in custody following drug seizure in St James
February 27, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica - A British woman is now in police custody after officers assigned to the Narcotics Division in St James seized 1.6 kilograms of coc...
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‘Ganja Baby’ charged for illegal firearm in St Elizabeth
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‘Ganja Baby’ charged for illegal firearm in St Elizabeth
February 27, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica - A man who police spotted with an illegal firearm in Middle Quarters, St Elizabeth on Monday night, has been charged with posse...
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Parents urged to consider Child Diversion Programme for children in conflict with the law
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Parents urged to consider Child Diversion Programme for children in conflict with the law
February 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Parents and guardians are being encouraged to consider the Child Diversion Programme for their children who come into conflict wit...
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Reggae Sumfest’s Climate Change Initiative Garners Prestigious Silver Award
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February 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The issue of climate change has always been close to the heart of Downsound Entertainment’s Chief Executive Officer Josef Bogdanov...
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Pakistan policewoman praised for rescuing woman from blasphemy mob
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Pakistan policewoman praised for rescuing woman from blasphemy mob
February 27, 2024
PAKISTAN (AFP) — A police officer who saved a woman accused of blasphemy from a mob of 200 men in eastern Pakistan has described how she had to negoti...
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Trelawny police seize Mark X, firearm
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Trelawny police seize Mark X, firearm
February 27, 2024
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Lawmen seized one firearm, two magazines and a Toyota Mark X motorcar following a shooting in Mahogany Hall, Trelawny on Monday. R...
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Jamaica take charge of Concacaf U-20 group with win over Grenada
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Jamaica take charge of Concacaf U-20 group with win over Grenada
February 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has taken charge of their Concacaf Under-20 World Cup qualifying Group F after beating Grenada 2-0 at the St Kitts Technic...
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Saudi executes seven for ‘terrorism’ offences: official media
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February 27, 2024
SAUDI ARABIA (AFP) — Saudi Arabia executed seven people for "terrorism" offences on Tuesday, state media said, the highest single-day figure since 81 ...
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Kenyan troops arrive in Haiti
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Kenyan troops arrive in Haiti
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PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) – Haitian President pro tempore and Coordinator of the Transition Council, Laurent Saint-Cyr, has welcomed the latest batc...
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Cabinet approves additional $42 million to restore small businesses
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Cabinet approves additional $42 million to restore small businesses
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cabinet has approved an additional $42 million to restore small businesses in parishes that were severely impacted during the pass...
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Official funeral for Jimmy Cliff to held on December 17
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Official funeral for Jimmy Cliff to held on December 17
December 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The official funeral of late reggae icon Jimmy Cliff will be held on Wednesday, December 17, at the National Indoor Sports Centre be...
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NSWMA expresses condolences after nine-year-old mowed down by garbage truck
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NSWMA expresses condolences after nine-year-old mowed down by garbage truck
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica —The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has expressed condolences to the family of nine-year-old Amoya Moore who wa...
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McKenzie saddened by death of nine-year-old mowed down by garbage truck
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McKenzie saddened by death of nine-year-old mowed down by garbage truck
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica—Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says he is saddened to learn of the death of nine-year-old...
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