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NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
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NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
January 10 03:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is urging school administrators to involve students in the decision-making process ...
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Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
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ST MARY, Jamaica—A man and a woman are now in custody following the seizure of a firearm in Spicy Grove, Oracabessa in St Mary, on Saturday, January 1...
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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MANCHESTER, United Kingdom -- Antoine Semenyo scored on his Manchester City debut as the Ghana forward's new side crushed Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup th...
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policewoman is now receiving medical treatment at hospital after she was mowed down by a taxi operator on Friday afternoon at th...
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‘Punky Brewster’ actor TK Carter dies at 69
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‘Punky Brewster’ actor TK Carter dies at 69
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American actor TK Carter, best known for his roles in sitcom Punky Brewster and horror film The Thing in the 1980s, has died aged 69. Carter was found...
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Trump signs emergency order to protect US-held revenue from Venezuela oil
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order protecting US-held money derived from sales of Venezuelan oil,...
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Iesha Nova gets Firm on critics
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BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
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The past week has been a whirlwind for American international dancehall artiste Iesha Nova. After releasing a remake of the 30-year-old hit Macarena (...
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Venezuela releasing ‘large number’ of prisoners — top lawmaker
January 8, 2026
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuelan authorities are releasing a "large number" of prisoners, some of them foreigners, five days after United States ...
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US withdrawal from UN climate treaty ‘regrettable’ — EU’s Hoekstra
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US withdrawal from UN climate treaty ‘regrettable’ — EU’s Hoekstra
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PARIS, France (AFP) — The European Union’s (EU) climate chief said Thursday that Europe would keep working with other nations to tackle global warming...
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Some food preservatives linked to higher cancer, diabetes risk
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Some food preservatives linked to higher cancer, diabetes risk
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PARIS, France (AFP) — Eating some common food preservatives is linked to a slightly higher risk of eventually developing cancer and diabetes, accordin...
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Trump posts photo of handcuffed, blindfolded Maduro
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WEST PALM BEACH, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump posted a photo Saturday of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in custod...
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US aviation regulator shuts Caribbean airspace amid Venezuela action
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US aviation regulator shuts Caribbean airspace amid Venezuela action
January 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday notified commercial airlines to avoid Caribbean a...
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Trump says US won’t allow anyone to take over where Maduro ‘left off’
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January 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump said Saturday after the capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro that he would not a...
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The United States’ history of intervening in Latin America
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The United States’ history of intervening in Latin America
January 3, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) — The United States (US), which on Saturday attacked Venezuela and is said to have abducted its president, has a long history of m...
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro detained for trying to break ankle bracelet and flee
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro detained for trying to break ankle bracelet and flee
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BRASÍLIA, Brazil (AFP) — Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro — under house arrest while he appeals a conviction for a foiled coup attempt — was t...
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