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EU slams China dairy duties as ‘unjustified’
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BEIJING, China — Brussels hit back Monday at China slapping duties of up to 42.7 per cent on some dairy products from the European Union (EU), calling...
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OECS defends CBI programmes in Eastern Caribbean
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CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) – The St Lucia-based Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission says member countries with a Citizenship by I...
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Italy fines Apple nearly 100 million euros over app privacy feature
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ROME, Italy (AFP) — Italy's competition authority said Monday it had fined the United States (US) tech giant Apple 98 million euros ($115 million) for...
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December 22 12:28 AM
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Davie Community Worship Center, Florida, donates $1 million to aid Melissa-hit churches
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UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
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Two die in Manchester crashes; two-month-old among four hospitalised
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December 22 12:24 AM
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UPDATE: One dead following three-vehicle collision on PJ Patterson Highway
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April 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica- At least one person has died as a result of injuries sustained in a three-vehicle collision on the PJ Patterson Highway Tuesday aft...
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Vast majority of J’cans not seeing any prosperity- Paulwell
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Vast majority of J’cans not seeing any prosperity- Paulwell
April 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Phillip Paulwell, has charged that despite Jamaica’s lower levels of unemployment, t...
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Local Airbnbs earn nearly $32 billion in 2023 – Bartlett
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Local Airbnbs earn nearly $32 billion in 2023 – Bartlett
April 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has highlighted that Jamaica’s short-term vacation rental is booming, contributing to growth in th...
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PropRentalJA bringing unique set designs to local music video scene
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PropRentalJA bringing unique set designs to local music video scene
April 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the cost of shooting music videos steadily increasing over the last decade, many video directors have been seeking creative a...
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Paulwell tells Holness her refusal to withdraw letter and apologise to Curtis will ‘dog’ her speakership
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Paulwell tells Holness her refusal to withdraw letter and apologise to Curtis will ‘dog’ her speakership
April 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The calls are continuing for the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness to withdraw her public letter of repriman...
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Three-vehicle collision on  PJ Patterson Highway confirmed
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Three-vehicle collision on PJ Patterson Highway confirmed
April 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), the information arm of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, has confirmed that a three-vehicle ...
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Judge threatens Trump with jail over gag order violations
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April 30, 2024
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump's hush money trial fined the former president on Tuesday for defying a ...
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Forex: J$156.93 to one US dollar
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April 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, April 30 ended trading at $156.93 down by two cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange t...
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Miss Universe Jamaica runner-up, co-accused referred to mediation in assault case
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Miss Universe Jamaica runner-up, co-accused referred to mediation in assault case
April 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Miss Universe Jamaica runner-up and another woman, who have cross cases against each other on assault charges, were referred to ...
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Charles Jr furthers commitment to boost sustainability of Farm Work Programme
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Charles Jr furthers commitment to boost sustainability of Farm Work Programme
April 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr says he is making significant headway in furthering the commitment to i...
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Rvssian scores another international hit, offers advice to local industry players
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April 30, 2024
Music producer Tarik ‘Rvssian’ Johnston, who hit paydirt recently with the Dutty Money and Payment Plan rhythm projects, has been making inroads on th...
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Domestic dispute in Florida claims life of Jamaican man
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Domestic dispute in Florida claims life of Jamaican man
April 30, 2024
FLORIDA, USA - A man originally from Kingston, Jamaica was fatally shot during an alleged domestic dispute in Coral Springs, Florida last Friday. He h...
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Two-time nominee of PM Youth Award says recognition is testament to his hardwork
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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - He's a young artist with an enviable resume that caught the attention of the Jamaican Prime Minister - not once but twice. Yes, il...
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Tourism earnings up almost 10 per cent in 2023/24 – Bartlett
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Tourism earnings up almost 10 per cent in 2023/24 – Bartlett
April 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Jamaica’s tourism sector continued to chalk up record performances during the just-concluded fiscal year, 2023/24, with gross earni...
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US set to reclassify cannabis in major shift
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April 30, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - The United States is set to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a source familiar with the issue said Tue...
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Haiti’s CPT elects new president, new prime minister
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Haiti’s CPT elects new president, new prime minister
April 30, 2024
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — The former president of the Haitian senate, Edgard Leblanc Fils was on Tuesday named as the president of the Presidentia...
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Be careful of where you’re sourcing water, Tufton warns
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Be careful of where you’re sourcing water, Tufton warns
April 30, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton is imploring citizens to be careful about where they are accessing water fo...
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Man’s body recovered after Portland river trip ends in tragedy
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Man’s body recovered after Portland river trip ends in tragedy
April 30, 2024
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A search party has been called off for a man who went swimming in the Rio Grande River in Portland on Sunday, April 28 with a grou...
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Caribbean women receive awards at regional renewable energy forum
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Caribbean women receive awards at regional renewable energy forum
April 30, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Five Caribbean women have received awards for their outstanding contributions to energy and climate resilience in the Car...
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WHO says US keeping them updated on bird flu outbreak
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April 30, 2024
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The WHO said Tuesday it was being frequently updated by Washington about the bird flu outbreak in the United States — the ...
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Zed Regal strikes gold on The Recoup with ‘Top Class’
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April 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In the heart of the reggae scene, a rising star from the UK has emerged, captivating audiences with a sound that's both fresh and ...
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