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$145-m drought-mitigation plan
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Former SVG PM wants CWI to work with regional governments to help lift West Indies cricket
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May 14 12:12 AM
Former SVG PM urges greater CWI collaboration with regional governments
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‘Rescue the JUTC’Phillips says State-run bus company in “most pathetic state” as losses mount
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May 14 12:07 AM
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ODPEM says relief resources managed transparently, responsibly
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ODPEM says relief resources managed transparently, responsibly
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ODPEM says relief resources managed transparently, responsibly
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Tufton moves to tighten financial operations in public health sector
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Tufton moves to tighten financial operations in public health sector
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Tufton moves to tighten financial operations in public health sector
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Fiscal discipline without growth leaving Jamaicans behind, says Hylton
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Fiscal discipline without growth leaving Jamaicans behind, says Hylton
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Fiscal discipline without growth leaving Jamaicans behind, says Hylton
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Renowned reggae bassist, Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett has died
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —Renowned reggae bassist, Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett has died. His son, Aston Jr made the announcement via social media on Saturday ...
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Grounation begins Sunday at IOJ Lecture Hall
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February 3, 2024
The Jamaica Music Museum (JaMM) heritage series, Grounation, will begin this Sunday, February 4 at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) Lecture Hall, 10-16 ...
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Transport Authority reminds PPV owners against carrying passengers without requisite road licence
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Transport Authority is reminding owners and operators of public passenger vehicles that under section 61 (1) of the Road Traff...
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At least five dead in Ukrainian shelling of occupied city: Russia
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MOSCOW, Russia (AFP)— Russia on Saturday said Ukrainian shelling of the occupied eastern city of Lysychansk killed at least five people, saying Kyiv t...
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Racing United, Tru-Juice FC go after six wins
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HANOVER, Jamaica— Joint leaders Racing United and Tru-Juice FC will be going after a sixth straight win when the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Cha...
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Everton strike late to deny Tottenham despite Richarlison double
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LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom (AFP)— Jarrad Branthwaite's 94th minute equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Everton against Tottenham that dragged the Toffees...
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Veteran broadcaster Alan Magnus has died
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Maxi Priest takes on Afrobeat on new single
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Maxi Priest has ventured into Afrobeat territory with his latest single, "If You Dey By My Side," as the genre continues to captivate global audiences...
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Anthony B shows gratitude with Praises
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For almost 28 years, roots reggae artiste Anthony B has maintained consistency in his musical output. His catalogue of hits includes Fire Pon Rome, Go...
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Knife attacker wounds three at major Paris train station
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PARIS, France (AFP)— Three people were injured Saturday in a knife attack at Paris's Gare de Lyon railway station, a major travel hub, police said, ad...
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Mathews, Chandimal tons put Sri Lanka in control of Afghan Test
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP)— Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews put on a record 232-run fourth-wicket partnership Saturday to leave Sri Lanka in firm co...
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Jamaican chef arrested for allegedly stealing cellphone at restaurant in BVI
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TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (CMC) – A Jamaican chef was recently arrested by the police in the British Virgin Islands for allegedly stealing a cel...
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Wayne Pinnock opens season with world lead in long jump
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— World Championship silver medallist and 2022 NCAA Indoor champion Wayne Pinnock of the University of Arkansas opened his season wit...
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Ackelia Smith sets World lead in women’s long jump
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica’s Ackelia Smith of the University of Texas produced a world-leading 6.85m jump to win the women’s long jump event on Friday...
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Jaiswal 209, Bumrah six-for 45 put India on top in England Test
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VISAKHAPATNAM, India (AFP)— Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's 209 and six wickets by pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah put India firmly in command of the second Test...
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Pakistan court finds ex-PM Khan’s marriage illegal
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP)— A Pakistan court on Saturday ruled former prime minister Imran Khan's marriage to his third wife illegal under Islamic law ...
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HONG KONG, China (AFP)— Tens of thousands of football fans turned out to see Lionel Messi train with his Inter Miami teammates in Hong Kong on Saturda...
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Chang: Building public trust key to effective policing
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Dancehall sensation “Bad Gyal Ce’Cile” has ventured into a new international collaboration. The acclaimed artist recently unveiled a partnership with ...
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Jamaica launches early warning system on drugs
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