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Last of kidnapped Nigerian pupils handed over, government says
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Last of kidnapped Nigerian pupils handed over, government says
December 22 02:30 PM
MINNA, Nigeria (AFP) — Some 130 Nigerian Catholic school pupils were handed over to state authorities on Monday, a day after the government said it ha...
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Jamaica leveraging international partnerships in rebuilding effort
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Jamaica leveraging international partnerships in rebuilding effort
December 22 02:20 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda,  says Jamaica is leveraging its international partnerships and ...
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Dizneyland fun day to bring Christmas cheer to St Ann
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Dizneyland fun day to bring Christmas cheer to St Ann
December 22 01:12 PM
Acknowledging that the Christmas season should prioritise wholesome family fun, Dizneyland Kids and Teen Festival promoter Streets Entertainment says ...
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Marlie Mount Primary reaches out to schools in St Elizabeth
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Marlie Mount Primary reaches out to schools in St Elizabeth
December 22 12:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School in St Catherine has reached out to two primary schools in St Elizabeth with relief supp...
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Victoria Brown Hanley’s funeral underway
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Victoria Brown Hanley’s funeral underway
December 22 11:43 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Grieving family and friends are now gathering at the Andrews Memorial United Church in Mandeville to bid farewell to Victoria Br...
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The Waldlorf-Astoria Hotel rocked and rolled with Jimmy
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The Waldlorf-Astoria Hotel rocked and rolled with Jimmy
December 22 11:36 AM
March 15, 2010 will forever live in the memory of attorney-at-law, Milton Samuda. It was the night of all nights at the Waldlorf-Astoria Hotel in ente...
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UWI professor urges support for rural schools damaged by Melissa
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UWI professor urges support for rural schools damaged by Melissa
December 22 10:39 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — After Hurricane Melissa left it roofless and flooded, Chester Castle Basic and Primary School is beginning to recover with a grant...
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WATCH: Man’s body found on Manchester haul road
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WATCH: Man’s body found on Manchester haul road
December 22 10:17 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— The body of a man was found with what appeared to be gunshot wounds on a haul road in Brokenhurst, Manchester on Monday morning. ...
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Jah Single highlights the sideman on ‘Uber Boy’
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Florida-based recording artiste Jah Single salutes the sidemen on his latest single Uber Boy . Uber Boy is among the tracks featured on Jah Single’s e...
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Chapelton Maroons, Arnett Gardens draw in rescheduled JPL match
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Chapelton Maroons, Arnett Gardens draw in rescheduled JPL match
October 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Arnett Gardens came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Chapelton Maroons in their rescheduled Jamaica Premier League match day 2 g...
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Hunger deaths ‘likely’ in Gaza, Sudan, Mali, Haiti: UN agencies
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Hunger deaths ‘likely’ in Gaza, Sudan, Mali, Haiti: UN agencies
October 31, 2024
ROME, Italy (AFP)— UN food agencies warned Thursday of deadly hunger levels in 16 "hunger hotspots" in coming months, with the Palestinian territories...
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Falmouth mayor, police appeal for traffic lights in Trelawny
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Falmouth mayor, police appeal for traffic lights in Trelawny
October 31, 2024
TRELAWNY, Jamaica— Mayor of Falmouth and chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) Councillor C Junior Gager is appealing to the National W...
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Second body recovered from collapsed Argentina hotel
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Second body recovered from collapsed Argentina hotel
October 31, 2024
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP)— Argentine rescue workers on Thursday recovered the body of a second victim from the rubble of a ten-story hotel that co...
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LeBron James backing Harris in US election battle
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LeBron James backing Harris in US election battle
October 31, 2024
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)— LeBron James threw his support behind Kamala Harris's bid for the White House on Thursday, becoming the latest high-...
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US rapper Young Thug pleads guilty in street gang case
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US rapper Young Thug pleads guilty in street gang case
October 31, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty on Thursday to involvement in a criminal gang as well as drug and firearms charges, ...
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Forex: J$159.14 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$159.14 to one US dollar
October 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The US dollar on Thursday, October 31, ended trading at $159.14 up by three cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchang...
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Stella Maris Dance Ensemble celebrates 31 years of artistic excellence
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Stella Maris Dance Ensemble celebrates 31 years of artistic excellence
October 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Stella Maris Dance Ensemble (SMDE) marks 31 years of artistic excellence this weekend at the Little Theatre in Kingston as dance, c...
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JLP accuses PNP of hypocrisy over its concern of Dalrymple-Philibert’s reinstatement
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JLP accuses PNP of hypocrisy over its concern of Dalrymple-Philibert’s reinstatement
October 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has rejected the People’s National Party’s (PNP) concerns over Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert's expected...
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WATCH: Old Harbour to get state-of-the-art health centre
October 31, 2024
Residents of Old Harbour in St Catherine are set to benefit from a state-of-the-art health centre in the town. Ground was broken earlier this month fo...
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WATCH: Port Maria residents appeal for help after homes damaged in landslide
October 31, 2024
ST MARY, Jamaica – Residents of Cox Street in Port Maria, St Mary are appealing to the authorities for help after a landslide damaged several homes in...
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WATCH: US voting officer says Maricopa County Recorder’s Office ensures transparency
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WATCH: US voting officer says Maricopa County Recorder’s Office ensures transparency
October 31, 2024
PHOENIX, Arizona— Nate Young, chief information officer at the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office says the facility is transparent in its operations am...
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WATCH: Police Federation renews call for hospital protocols for cops
October 31, 2024
Jamaica Police Federation chair, Sergeant Arleen McBean is repeating the organisation’s call for the implementation of protocols at hospitals for memb...
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WATCH: Man frustrated with voter registration process in Phoenix ahead of US Election Day
October 31, 2024
PHOENIX, Arizona— Stuart Mazzeo says he is frustrated with having to visit multiple locations to turn in his registration for early voting ahead of Un...
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Over 40 former Sandals playmakers reunite after 30 years
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Over 40 former Sandals playmakers reunite after 30 years
October 31, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica— It was a grand celebratory reunion for some 43 erstwhile playmakers who were recently hosted by Sandals, the hotel company to which...
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El Salvador approves military deployment to Haiti
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October 31, 2024
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC)— The government of the Central American nation of El Salvador on Wednesday approved sending a military contingent to Haiti...
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WATCH: Local Government Ministry launches Cross Island Run 2024
October 31, 2024
ST MARY, Jamaica – The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development recently launched its annual Cross Island Run. The run, coordinated by t...
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Man charged after housebreaking in Mandeville
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Man charged after housebreaking in Mandeville
October 31, 2024
MANDEVILLE, Jamaica - A man is facing housebreaking and larceny charges after allegedly breaching a man's home and making off with electronic devices ...
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St Thomas man, allegedly caught with fake gun, slapped with firearm charges
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St Thomas man, allegedly caught with fake gun, slapped with firearm charges
October 31, 2024
ST THOMAS, Jamaica - A 23-year-old farmer from St Thomas is facing gun charges after he was caught with a weapon which was later discovered to be an i...
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Mpox is not under control, warns Africa CDC
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Mpox is not under control, warns Africa CDC
October 31, 2024
NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP)— The African Union's health watchdog on Thursday warned that mpox outbreak was still not under control and appealed for resources...
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Musk a no-show at $1 mn giveaway US court hearing
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October 31, 2024
PHILADELPHIA, United States (AFP) - Billionaire Elon Musk dodged a Philadelphia court hearing on Thursday after asking to move a lawsuit seeking to ha...
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MINNA, Nigeria (AFP) — Some 130 Nigerian Catholic school pupils were handed over to state authorities on Monday, a day after the government said it ha...
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Jamaica leveraging international partnerships in rebuilding effort
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Jamaica leveraging international partnerships in rebuilding effort
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda,  says Jamaica is leveraging its international partnerships and ...
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Acknowledging that the Christmas season should prioritise wholesome family fun, Dizneyland Kids and Teen Festival promoter Streets Entertainment says ...
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Marlie Mount Primary reaches out to schools in St Elizabeth
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Marlie Mount Primary reaches out to schools in St Elizabeth
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School in St Catherine has reached out to two primary schools in St Elizabeth with relief supp...
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Victoria Brown Hanley’s funeral underway
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