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Over 10,000 candidates sitting Janauray CSEC examinations across the region says Wesley
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Over 10,000 candidates sitting Janauray CSEC examinations across the region says Wesley
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The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced that over 10,000 candidates across the region are currently sitting the January 2026 CSEC exami...
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Five killed in road crashes since January 1 says ITA
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Five people have been killed in four fatal crashes since the start of the year. This is according to the latest statistics released ...
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Crystal Palace stunned by Macclesfield in biggest ever FA Cup shock
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MACCLESFIELD, United Kingdom (AFP)—Crystal Palace's defence of the FA Cup came to an embarrassing end as they were beaten 2-1 by sixth-tier Macclesfie...
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Sean Paul’s Gimme The Light strikes gold in the UK
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Sean Paul's 2001 hit Gimme The Light reached a new milestone in the United Kingdom on Friday, January 9, when it was certified gold by the British Pho...
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Wrong interpretation of my comments – Justice Robinson
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Wrong interpretation of my comments – Justice Robinson
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Spice kicks off 2026 with gospel single
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CARICOM announces new standards for energy efficiency in the region
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Energy Unit along with the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Sta...
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PM breaks ground for apartment complex in New Kingston
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PM breaks ground for apartment complex in New Kingston
March 22, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Thursday broke ground for Guardian Life Limited's 176-unit luxury apartment complex in New Kingst...
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Samuda meets Education Ministry staff
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Samuda meets Education Ministry staff
March 22, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth, and Job Creation (MEGJC) Karl Samuda has moved to reassure staff at...
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PNP calls for probe into alleged threats made to rafters in Portland Eastern
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PNP calls for probe into alleged threats made to rafters in Portland Eastern
March 22, 2019
PORTLAND, Jamaica —The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) is calling on the Commissioner of Police and the Office of the Political Ombudsman to ...
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Jamaica, eight other C’bean countries sign agreement to preserve UK trading
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Jamaica, eight other C’bean countries sign agreement to preserve UK trading
March 22, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson-Smith says Jamaica and eight other countries in the region, ...
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Police say top-tier MS-13 gang member killed
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Police say top-tier MS-13 gang member killed
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — A man who the police say is a top-tier member of the MS-13 gang based in Granville, St James was fatally shot during a confrontati...
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CARDI urges regional farmers to implement measures to adapt to drought
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Caribbean Agricultural research Development Institute (CARDI) is urging regional farmers to implement water conservat...
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Grange awards 50 grants to boost cultural economy in Accompong
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Grange awards 50 grants to boost cultural economy in Accompong
March 22, 2019
St Elizabeth, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has awarded grants totalling $1.25 million to 50 business...
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Island Traffic Authority empowered to suspend licences for road violations
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Island Traffic Authority empowered to suspend licences for road violations
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kenute Hare, says the new Road Safety Act better empower...
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Dominica blames US, Canada for setting stage of worsening socio-political situation in Venezuela
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ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — Dominica on Friday blamed economic sanctions by the United States and Canada for setting “the stage for the worsening” socio-...
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PAHO says Caribbean can end tuberculosis by 2030
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PAHO says Caribbean can end tuberculosis by 2030
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) —The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says the Caribbean as well as the rest of the Americas, can reach the goa...
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67-y-o American man dies in Manchester crash
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67-y-o American man dies in Manchester crash
March 22, 2019
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — An American man died Wednesday after sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle collision on the Content main road in Manchester. Ve...
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Britain’s Prince Charles heads to Cuba amid US tensions
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HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will make the first royal visit to communist-run Cuba on Sunday at a time when ally...
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Holness says first meeting with Trump promising
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says that today's first meeting with US President Donald Trump and other Caribbean leaders at Trumps...
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Preparations for PEP completed – Terrelonge
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March 22, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Alando Terrelonge, says all preparations by the ministry for the administrati...
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Belize outlines concerns regarding Caribbean sugar industry
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Belize outlines concerns regarding Caribbean sugar industry
March 22, 2019
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) — The Belize Government says it is taking action to address the challenges facing the country's sugar industry and that of the ...
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Johnson Smith responds to Opposition concerns about embassy closure in Venezuela
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Foreign Affairs and foreign Trade Senator Kamina Smith says the temporary closure of the Jamaican Embassy in Caracas, ...
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27-y-o woman missing after job search in St James
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27-y-o woman missing after job search in St James
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are in search of a 27-year-old woman who has been reported missing since last Saturday after reportedly going for a job...
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Macroeconomic stability has been entrenched — PIOJ
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March 22, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr Wayne Henry, says macroeconomic stability has been entrenched, evidenced...
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Venezuela is key topic between Trump and Caribbean leaders
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FLORIDA, United States (AP) — The political and economic crisis in Venezuela tops the agenda of President Donald Trump's meeting Friday with leaders f...
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Forex: J$125.19 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, March 22 ended trading at J$125.19 up by 21 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign exchan...
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Lord Jesus, when you walked the earth, your humility obscured your Kingship. Your meekness confused the arrogant, hindering them from grasping your pu...
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