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Jamaicans’ holiday cash demand softer than expected, central bank data shows
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Jamaicans’ holiday cash demand softer than expected, central bank data shows
December 24 05:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The public’s demand for physical cash ahead of the Christmas holidays was softer than both the central bank and last year's patter...
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Gas prices down $0.67, $0.69; Diesel down $2.25
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December 24 05:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 25, according to the latest ex-re...
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‘Winter Champions’ Racing on track after JPL first round, says Patrick
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‘Winter Champions’ Racing on track after JPL first round, says Patrick
December 24 04:35 PM
Racing United’s sojourn to the top of the standings after the first round of games in the Wray and Nephew Jamaican Premier League (JPL) this season is...
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Holness thanks China for support after Hurricane Melissa
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Holness thanks China for support after Hurricane Melissa
December 24 04:35 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, has expressed gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its unwavering supp...
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Forex: $159.90 to one US dollar
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December 24 04:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, December 24, ended trading at $159.90, up 14 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s...
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Beyond the Classroom: Community clean-up project brings hope and healing to Logwood, Black River
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Beyond the Classroom: Community clean-up project brings hope and healing to Logwood, Black River
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Residents of Logwood in Black River, St Elizabeth, joined volunteers on the weekend in a community clean-up effort aimed at cl...
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Police urge motorists to exercise vigilance in management and safekeeping of vehicles
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Police urge motorists to exercise vigilance in management and safekeeping of vehicles
December 24 03:11 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists are being urged to exercise heightened vigilance in the management and safekeeping of their vehicles. This urging comes ...
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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
December 24 02:00 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Members of the public are being urged to limit the amount of cash carried, plan shopping activities carefully, and take proactive m...
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St Kitts coalition Government collapses
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BASSETERRE, St Kitts — St Kitts and Nevis Team Unity Coalition Government collapsed Tuesday when Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris fired six of his min...
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Putin marks Victory Day as his troops make little war gains
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Putin marks Victory Day as his troops make little war gains
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ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin marked his country’s biggest patriotic holiday Monday without a major new battlefield su...
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Prince Charles to stand in for Queen at UK Parliament opening
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London , United Kingdom (AFP) – Prince Charles will replace his 96-year-old mother Queen Elizabeth II at today’s ceremonial opening of the UK Parliame...
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Dirty tricks allegations mar last days of Philippine election campaign
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MANILA, The Philippines (AFP) — Philippine election rivals traded allegations of dirty tricks and vote-rigging Friday, in the final stretch of an acer...
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Eight deaths reported as explosion damaged hotel in Cuban capital
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Cardinal: Pope OK’d spending 1m euros to free kidnapped nun
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Karine Jean-Pierre to be next White House press secretary
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WHO: Nearly 15 million deaths associated with COVID-19
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With abortion in jeopardy, America’s minority women have most to lose
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US begins issuing first visas in Cuba in more than 4 years
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CDC restates recommendation for masks on planes, trains
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Supreme Court leak ignites US abortion firestorm
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Beijing preps COVID-19 hospital spaces, though new cases low
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Report: Draft opinion suggests US high court will overturn Roe
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Push to arm Ukraine putting strain on US weapons stockpile
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Ruling party seeks resignation of BVI Premier Andrew Fahie
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Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes
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Ricardo Alarcón, Castro confidant and top Cuban envoy, dies
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