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Integrity Commission probing procurement practices at UHWI
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Integrity Commission probing procurement practices at UHWI
March 31 02:28 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Integrity Commission (IC) has launched a probe into “specific cases” at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) that w...
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Tourism in schools thrives with support of Sandals Resorts
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Tourism in schools thrives with support of Sandals Resorts
March 31 02:24 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica — Students from several schools across Jamaica recently enjoyed a hands-on learning experience during visits to Sandals Dunn’s River a...
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New Medellin to MoBay route to further increase Jamaica’s Latin American arrivals, says Bartlett
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New Medellin to MoBay route to further increase Jamaica’s Latin American arrivals, says Bartlett
March 31 02:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has announced the expansion of air connectivity in Latin America with the introduction of a new ...
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Three Colombians charged after $1.65 billion in cocaine seized off St Elizabeth
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Three Colombians charged after $1.65 billion in cocaine seized off St Elizabeth
March 31 02:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three Colombians are now facing multiple drug-related charges following the seizure of more than 6000 pounds of cocaine, the large...
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St Vincent gov’t establishes taskforce to deal with impact of Middle East war
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St Vincent gov’t establishes taskforce to deal with impact of Middle East war
March 31 02:06 PM
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — The St Vincent and the Grenadines Government says it has established the National Cost-of-living Task Force (NCLTF) to d...
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Companies that benefitted from UHWI tax exempt status named
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Companies that benefitted from UHWI tax exempt status named
March 31 01:58 PM
The names of the four companies mentioned in a damning Auditor General’s Department report as illegally benefitting from the University Hospital of th...
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Iran has ‘will’ to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says
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Iran has ‘will’ to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says
March 31 01:34 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran has the "necessary will" to end the war with the United States and Israel, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday, stressing...
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Public Procurement Commission to roll out MSME Procurement Integration Project
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Public Procurement Commission to roll out MSME Procurement Integration Project
March 31 12:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) will roll out its MSME Procurement Integration Project islandwide in the first quarter of ...
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Hundreds of firings at key US climate agency — lawmaker
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Hundreds of firings at key US climate agency — lawmaker
February 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AFP) — Hundreds of scientists and experts have been fired from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOA...
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‘Budman’ slapped with gun charges after St James police operation
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‘Budman’ slapped with gun charges after St James police operation
February 28, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A labourer from St James has been slapped with gun-related charges following an intelligence-led police operation conducted at his...
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Holness says Grange Lane expansion is key to Portmore’s growth
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Holness says Grange Lane expansion is key to Portmore’s growth
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the expansion of Grange Lane in Portmore, St Catherine is a proactive measure to prepare for th...
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Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record with leap of 6.27m
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Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record with leap of 6.27m
February 28, 2025
CLERMONT-FERRAND, France (AFP) — Swedish Olympic champion Armand Duplantis broke his own world record on Friday at the All Star Pole Vault in Clermont...
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Gene Hackman had likely been dead nine days when found — sheriff
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Gene Hackman had likely been dead nine days when found — sheriff
February 28, 2025
SANTA FE, United States (AFP) — Hollywood legend Gene Hackman had likely been dead for over a week when he and his wife were found lifeless in their N...
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100 firearms, 8000 ammo seized in 3 months — Jamaica Customs
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100 firearms, 8000 ammo seized in 3 months — Jamaica Customs
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has issued a stern warning to gun smugglers after intercepting over 100 illegal firearms and 8,00...
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March 4 will be observed as Peace Day
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March 4 will be observed as Peace Day
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Peace and Love in Society (PALS) Jamaica, will observe Peace Day 2025 on Tuesday, March 4, under the theme ‘Speak Peace. Live Peac...
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CODA secures exclusive streaming rights for Vybz Kartel concert in BVI
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CODA secures exclusive streaming rights for Vybz Kartel concert in BVI
February 28, 2025
CODA Network (CODA) has secured the exclusive streaming rights for dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel’s concert in the British Virgin Islands next month....
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Forex: $157.33 to one US dollar
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Forex: $157.33 to one US dollar
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, February 28, ended trading at $157.33 down by 51 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange ...
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Senate passes Bill to make Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish
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Senate passes Bill to make Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s move to make Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish advanced further on Friday as the Senate voted to pass the Counties a...
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Dancehall Week Business Of Entertainment Expo lobbies for further growth in industry
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Dancehall Week Business Of Entertainment Expo lobbies for further growth in industry
February 28, 2025
The Dancehall Week Business Of Entertainment Expo, held on Wednesday at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew, highlighted the importan...
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Brown’s Town elderly celebrated at SDC fair
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Brown’s Town elderly celebrated at SDC fair
February 28, 2025
BROWN’S TOWN, St Ann —The Social Development Commission (SDC), in a heartwarming display of community spirit and appreciation, partnered with key stak...
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PNP youth arm demands end to ‘racist slurs’ from the JLP
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PNP youth arm demands end to ‘racist slurs’ from the JLP
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party Youth Organization (PNPYO) has expressed deep concern over the use of racially charged rhetoric from t...
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Stonebwoy set to perform at Dream Wknd
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Stonebwoy set to perform at Dream Wknd
February 28, 2025
Ghana’s king of reggae Stonebwoy will bring his firebrand energy to the Dream Wknd stage in Jamaica this summer. He is scheduled to perform at Igloo o...
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Shocked and angry, Ukrainians back Zelensky after Trump row
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Shocked and angry, Ukrainians back Zelensky after Trump row
February 28, 2025
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Ukrainians reacted with shock and anger after an unprecedented verbal altercation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in...
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Caricom foreign ministers meet to discuss US position on Cuban medical brigade
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Caricom foreign ministers meet to discuss US position on Cuban medical brigade
February 28, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Caribbean Community (Caricom) foreign ministers met on Friday to discuss the decision by the United States (US) to rev...
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Policeman held with ganja at Horizon prison, charged
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Policeman held with ganja at Horizon prison, charged
February 28, 2025
A policeman has been charged after he was reportedly held with ganja at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre on Spanish Town Road in Kingston. Charged with...
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Mexico says it sent drug lords to US for ‘national security’
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Mexico says it sent drug lords to US for ‘national security’
February 28, 2025
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Mexico handed over 29 alleged drug lords to the United States for reasons of national security and outside the countries' ...
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Ailing pope suffers breathing ‘crisis’, Vatican says
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Ailing pope suffers breathing ‘crisis’, Vatican says
February 28, 2025
VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) — Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, suffered a breathing "crisis" on Friday which caused him to vomit but he was ...
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Pedestrians urged to take greater responsibility for their safety on the roads
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Pedestrians urged to take greater responsibility for their safety on the roads
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Pedestriansure are being urged to take greater responsibility for their safety when traversing the nation’s roadways and comply wit...
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Trump scolds Zelensky in ugly Oval Office shouting match
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Trump scolds Zelensky in ugly Oval Office shouting match
February 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump cut short a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and said the Ukrainian leader is "n...
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People with disabilities to benefit from NWC Amnesty
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People with disabilities to benefit from NWC Amnesty
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Persons with disabilities or their verified caregivers have been added to the list of beneficiaries under the National Water Comm...
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Integrity Commission probing procurement practices at UHWI
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Integrity Commission (IC) has launched a probe into “specific cases” at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) that w...
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Tourism in schools thrives with support of Sandals Resorts
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ST ANN, Jamaica — Students from several schools across Jamaica recently enjoyed a hands-on learning experience during visits to Sandals Dunn’s River a...
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New Medellin to MoBay route to further increase Jamaica’s Latin American arrivals, says Bartlett
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New Medellin to MoBay route to further increase Jamaica’s Latin American arrivals, says Bartlett
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has announced the expansion of air connectivity in Latin America with the introduction of a new ...
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Three Colombians charged after $1.65 billion in cocaine seized off St Elizabeth
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Three Colombians charged after $1.65 billion in cocaine seized off St Elizabeth
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three Colombians are now facing multiple drug-related charges following the seizure of more than 6000 pounds of cocaine, the large...
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St Vincent gov’t establishes taskforce to deal with impact of Middle East war
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St Vincent gov’t establishes taskforce to deal with impact of Middle East war
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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — The St Vincent and the Grenadines Government says it has established the National Cost-of-living Task Force (NCLTF) to d...
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