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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew South Police Division
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew South Police Division
January 8 06:34 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in the St Andrew South Police Division. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 8 and wil...
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AC Milan scrape a point with Genoa after late penalty howler
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AC Milan scrape a point with Genoa after late penalty howler
January 8 06:07 PM
MILAN, Italy (AFP)—AC Milan survived late penalty drama to scrape a 1-1 home draw with Genoa on Thursday, a result which allowed local rivals Inter Mi...
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St James police aim for below 50 murders this year
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St James police aim for below 50 murders this year
January 8 06:03 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Coming off another year of reductions in the murder figures, the St James police has revealed a new target for 2026. "We have a ta...
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Excelsior dismiss STETHS to claim Olivier Shield
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Excelsior dismiss STETHS to claim Olivier Shield
January 8 05:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Excelsior High were crowned all-island schoolboy football champions on Thursday, defeating St Elizabeth Technical High School (STE...
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PSG beat Marseille on penalties to win French Champions Trophy
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PSG beat Marseille on penalties to win French Champions Trophy
January 8 05:32 PM
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (AFP)—Paris Saint-Germain beat Marseille on penalties to win a topsy turvy French Champions Trophy in Kuwait on Thursday. PSG goal...
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S Hotel Montego Bay named best all-inclusive Caribbean resort by USA Today
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S Hotel Montego Bay named best all-inclusive Caribbean resort by USA Today
January 8 04:51 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has lauded the achievement of S Hotel Montego Bay on being named the best all-inclusive Caribbea...
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Forex: $158.93 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.93 to one US dollar
January 8 04:46 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, January 8, ended trading at $158.93, down by 44 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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Real Madrid edge Atletico to set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final
Real Madrid edge Atletico to set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final
January 8 04:31 PM
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP)—Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a tight Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday to s...
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#Champs2019: Immaculate tops Class 4 4X100m relay
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#Champs2019: Immaculate tops Class 4 4X100m relay
March 29, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Immaculate Conception copped gold in the girls' Class four 4X100m relays at the 109th ISSA/ GraceKennedy Boys'and Girls'Athletic ...
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‘Universe Boss’ Gayle hits record 300 IPL sixes
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‘Universe Boss’ Gayle hits record 300 IPL sixes
March 29, 2019
MOHALI, India (AFP) — Chris Gayle became the first batsman in the Indian Premier League to smash over 300 sixes as he hit a breezy 40 for his side Kin...
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#Champs2019: KC’S Gray, Wray takes 1-2 in Class 3 100m hurdles
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#Champs2019: KC’S Gray, Wray takes 1-2 in Class 3 100m hurdles
March 29, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kingston College's Ra'john Gray and Amontae Wray registered a one-two finish in the boys' Class Three 100m hurdles on the final da...
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Prayer for the day
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Prayer for the day
March 29, 2019
I genuflect before you honourable Jesus, respecting your will, plan and judgment! You overcame earthly evil temptations, maintaining self-respect to t...
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#Champs2019: One-two finishes, records for Jago, KC in Classes 1&2 110m hurdles
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#Champs2019: One-two finishes, records for Jago, KC in Classes 1&2 110m hurdles
March 29, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vashaun Vascianna led a one-two finish for St Jago in the boys' Class two 110m hurdles final, while Wayne Pinnock also led a Kings...
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#Champs2019: Winners of boys and girls 200m titles
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#Champs2019: Winners of boys and girls 200m titles
March 29, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Below are the winners of the 200 metre titles in Class 1, 2 and 3. Tia Clayton, Scott win Class 3 200m titles Tia Clayton of Edwi...
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#Champs2019: Edwin Allen, Calabar win Class two 4X100m
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#Champs2019: Edwin Allen, Calabar win Class two 4X100m
March 29, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Edwin Allen High and Calabar won the boys' and girls' Class two 4X100m relays at the 109th ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys'and Girls'Athle...
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#Champs2019: Hydel’s McAnnuff, KC’s Weir win Class Three 400m titles
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#Champs2019: Hydel’s McAnnuff, KC’s Weir win Class Three 400m titles
March 29, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Oneika McAnnuff of Hydel and Akeem Weir of Kingston College won the girls' and boys' Class Three 400m titles on the final day of t...
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#Champs2019: XLCR’s Nugent clocks record in Class 2 hurdles win, Freeman wins Class 1
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#Champs2019: XLCR’s Nugent clocks record in Class 2 hurdles win, Freeman wins Class 1
March 29, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The sensational Ackera Nugent of Excelsior High clocked a new record in her way to victory in the girls' Class two 100m hurdles, w...
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#Champs2019: Hinds of Hydel wins long jump gold; Edwin Allen lead standings
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#Champs2019: Hinds of Hydel wins long jump gold; Edwin Allen lead standings
March 29, 2019
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UK lawmakers reject Brexit deal for third time
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UK lawmakers reject Brexit deal for third time
March 29, 2019
London, United Kingdom (AFP) — British MPs on Friday rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's EU divorce deal for a third time, opening the way for a lon...
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Foreign affairs ministry congratulates Charles Jr on ministerial appointment
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Foreign affairs ministry congratulates Charles Jr on ministerial appointment
March 29, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade congratulates Senator Pearnel Charles Jr on his recent appointment as Minister w...
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Facebook to tighten live stream access after mosque attacks
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Facebook to tighten live stream access after mosque attacks
March 29, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Facebook on Friday said it is tightening live video streaming rules in response to the service being used to broa...
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SDC hosts Pumpkin Festival March 30
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SDC hosts Pumpkin Festival March 30
March 29, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Social Development Commission (SDC) and the Stony Hill Development Area Committee are partnering to host a Pumpkin Festival on...
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Shaw urges retirees to share expertise with young people
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Shaw urges retirees to share expertise with young people
March 29, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Retired public servants are being encouraged to remain active participants in nation building by mentoring and sharing their exper...
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Venezuela’s Maduro announces ban on rival holding public office
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Venezuela’s Maduro announces ban on rival holding public office
March 29, 2019
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's regime, bolstered by a Russian military deployment infuriating the US, on Thursday anno...
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Gov’t to spend $1.2 b on entertainment zone in MoBay
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Gov’t to spend $1.2 b on entertainment zone in MoBay
March 29, 2019
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett, says the Government will be spending $1.2 billion to create a public attraction and entertain...
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Tourism attraction to be developed around birthplace of Jimmy Cliff
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Tourism attraction to be developed around birthplace of Jimmy Cliff
March 29, 2019
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has indicated plans to fully develop the community of Somerton in St James, where cultural icon J...
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LIAT pilots agree to salary cuts
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LIAT pilots agree to salary cuts
March 29, 2019
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Pilots employed with the cash-strap regional airline, LIAT, Friday confirmed that they had agreed to a less than 10 per c...
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PNP mourns passing of Ruddy Mears SW St Catherine caretaker
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PNP mourns passing of Ruddy Mears SW St Catherine caretaker
March 29, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leader of the Opposition People's National Party (PNP), Dr Peter Phillips, says the death of caretaker/candidate for South West St...
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Cayman Islands Chief Justice legalises same sex marriage
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Cayman Islands Chief Justice legalises same sex marriage
March 29, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — News have emerged out of the Cayman Islands that the country's Chief Justice in a landmark ruling has made same sex marriage legal...
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Transport Ministry contemplates taxi fare adjustment
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Transport Ministry contemplates taxi fare adjustment
March 29, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Transport and Mining says it is moving to implement a fare adjustment mechanism following numerous calls by severa...
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Excelsior dismiss STETHS to claim Olivier Shield
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