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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Long before her home collapsed in the heavy winds of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, Trelawny teacher and businesswoman Joan Mont...
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
December 28 02:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth Police have recovered another prohibited weapon during an operation in the parish. According to the police, a tea...
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
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A team from Emirates Facial and Dental Implants Center in New York were at Little London Primary School in Westmoreland from December 17-20, treating ...
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Multiple charges have been laid against three former directors of the collapsed Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). The three are...
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Park Lane and 100 Lane, Red Hills Road, Kingston 19, has been extended. The curfew wil...
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US lawmakers condemn Trump plan targeting Caribbean immigrant families
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Immigration leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives in the United States have condemned President Donald ...
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Bishop Clarke’s love for Trelawny fuels major hurricane relief drive
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FALMOUTH, Trelawny — For Bishop Maurice Clarke, Jamaica is not simply home — it is “my heartbeat.” And when Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of...
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ST THOMAS, Jamaica – A driver and his passenger were rushed to hospital Sunday morning after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a utilit...
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Ivy Pauline Montague, affectionately known as Ms Tivy, has not lost her independence and jovial spirit even after celebrating her 104th birthday on Ja...
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February 16, 2024
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)— Taylor Swift donated $100,000 on Friday to a fundraiser supporting the family of the woman killed in a mass shooting at...
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Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority prioritising public safety
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) Radiation and Safety Department plays a critical role in advancing public saf...
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SANTIAGO, Chile, CMC – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has unveiled its Digital Development Observatory (DDO) that...
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Jamaica Fire Brigade Commissioner says there were more bushfires last year
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - With Jamaica recording more than 80 per cent increase in bushfires last year, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to the p...
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James police are now investigating a car fire and a murder in the Lilliput community to determine if they are linked. On Th...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Chadwick Walton scored an impressive 163 to bring the Jamaica Scorpions within touching distance of taking a first-innings lead aga...
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