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St Kitts PM Drew confirms stroke, says recovery going well

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St Kitts PM Drew confirms stroke, says recovery going well

September 14, 2026

FLORIDA, United States (CMC)—St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew on Sunday confirmed that he had suffered a stroke late last month, but...

Panama Canal to cut maritime traffic again due to El Nino

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Panama Canal to cut maritime traffic again due to El Nino

September 14, 2026

PANAMA CITY, Panama (AFP)—The Panama Canal is planning further reductions to maritime traffic through the waterway after already slashing numbers due ...

Emmy Awards begin as ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ vie for top prizes

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Emmy Awards begin as ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ vie for top prizes

September 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)—The Emmy Awards kicked off Monday in Los Angeles to celebrate television's brightest stars, with horror-comedy series...

YATJA records 80 per cent CXC maths pass rate over 4 years

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YATJA records 80 per cent CXC maths pass rate over 4 years

September 14, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—For many Jamaican students, mathematics can feel like an unsolvable equation. Your Actuary Tutor JA (YATJA) believes it has found pa...

US Supreme Court denies Trump bid to restrict mail-in ballots

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US Supreme Court denies Trump bid to restrict mail-in ballots

September 14, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The United States (US) Supreme Court dealt a major blow Monday to President Donald Trump's attempts to restrict mail-i...

CB Chicken invests in young futures at Tivoli Gardens back-to-school treat

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CB Chicken invests in young futures at Tivoli Gardens back-to-school treat

September 14, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — For 14-year-old Shani Williams, receiving an $80,000 scholarship from CB Chicken brought relief and a big smile. The Holy Childhoo...

Leeds thrash Newcastle to go third in the Premier League

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Leeds thrash Newcastle to go third in the Premier League

September 14, 2026

LEEDS, United Kingdom (AFP)—Leeds demolished Newcastle 4-1 to climb up to third in the Premier League table on Monday and inflict a punishing first de...

Grange mourns passing of veteran journalist Balford Henry

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Grange mourns passing of veteran journalist Balford Henry

September 14, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange says she is saddened by the passing of veteran Jamaican journal...

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