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Suriname moves into post-IMF monitoring phase ahead of oil boom

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Suriname moves into post-IMF monitoring phase ahead of oil boom

March 6, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Suriname is entering a post-programme monitoring phase with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it prepares for a potentially...

UEFA fine Real Madrid after fan’s Nazi salute

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UEFA fine Real Madrid after fan’s Nazi salute

March 6, 2026

MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) fined Real Madrid 15,000 euros ($17,000) on Friday after one of their fans perfor...

Middle East war enters seventh day as Israel strikes Beirut

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Middle East war enters seventh day as Israel strikes Beirut

March 5, 2026

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP)—The raging Iran war, which has spread across the Middle East and beyond, entered its seventh day Friday after Israeli forces ann...

Reallocation of $11.4 billion from NHT is in the national interest – PM

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Reallocation of $11.4 billion from NHT is in the national interest – PM

March 5, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government’s decision to take $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) is guide...

Trinidad terminates Dwight Yorke’s contract as national team head coach

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Trinidad terminates Dwight Yorke’s contract as national team head coach

March 5, 2026

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Dwight Yorke era at the helm of the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s Senior National Team has come to an end. The Trinida...

JPS releases list of communities to be restored by March 31

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JPS releases list of communities to be restored by March 31

March 5, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has published a new list of communities scheduled to receive power supply by March 31. The list sp...

Cuba restores power to most households after major blackout

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Cuba restores power to most households after major blackout

March 5, 2026

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP)—Cuban authorities said on Thursday that electricity was restored for the majority of households after a blackout hit two-thirds of ...

Waterhouse, Cavalier score win in rescheduled JPL games

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Waterhouse, Cavalier score win in rescheduled JPL games

March 5, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Waterhouse FC and defending champions Cavalier SC won their rescheduled Jamaica Premier League games on Thursday over Portmore Unite...

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