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Johan-Remaldo Smythe ready to put Holland High on the map
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Johan-Ramaldo Smythe showed that he is ready for all comers this season by smashing the Class One 100m record at the Purewater/RDanny Williams/JC Deve...
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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killing
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MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP)—US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis,...
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
January 11 04:45 PM
St CATHERINE, Jamaica – A St Catherine taxi operator has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a man in Portmore, St Catherine on J...
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American woman among two charged following St Mary firearm seizure
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American woman among two charged following St Mary firearm seizure
January 11 04:42 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica–An American sterile surgical technician is among two charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of am...
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Man United knocked out of FA Cup by Brighton, Martinelli hits hat-trick for Arsenal
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January 11 04:39 PM
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP)—Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup with a meek 2-1 home defeat to Brighton on Sunday as Gabriel Martinelli's...
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Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
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Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
January 11 04:33 PM
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP)—Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with a thrilling 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Raphi...
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Over 3,400 candidates with varying disabilities sat CXC examinations in 2025
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Over 3,400 candidates with varying disabilities sat CXC examinations in 2025
January 11 04:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A total of 3,444 special needs students across the Caribbean, the majority of whom were visually-impaired, sat examinations administ...
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Shanoya Douglas tastes rare defeat at hand of Trinidadian Alexxe Henry
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Shanoya Douglas tastes rare defeat at hand of Trinidadian Alexxe Henry
January 11 04:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica’s rising star Shanoya Douglas was beaten into second place in the Class One 100m at the PureWater/RDanny Williams/JC develo...
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Persons could be fined for refusing to destroy mosquito breeding sites, says Tufton
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Persons could be fined for refusing to destroy mosquito breeding sites, says Tufton
February 12, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health, Dr Christopher Tufton, is warning that persons who refuse to destroy mosquito breeding sites on their property...
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Gov’t to discuss Petrojam shares at emergency press conference
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Gov’t to discuss Petrojam shares at emergency press conference
February 12, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has called an emergency press conference regarding Petrojam shares. Portfolio Mi...
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Harrison Ford attacks leaders who deny climate change
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Harrison Ford attacks leaders who deny climate change
February 12, 2019
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford on Tuesday attacked US President Donald Trump and other world leaders who deny cli...
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UPDATE: Bill to acquire Petrojam shares to be tabled today, says Johnson Smith
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UPDATE: Bill to acquire Petrojam shares to be tabled today, says Johnson Smith
February 12, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, has announced that Prime Minister Andrew Holness will th...
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Funeral for slain MP set for February 23
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Funeral for slain MP set for February 23
February 12, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The funeral for Opposition People's National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Dr Lynvale Bloomfield, is to b...
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West Indies’ Gabriel charged by ICC over alleged homophobic remark
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West Indies’ Gabriel charged by ICC over alleged homophobic remark
February 12, 2019
GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia (AFP) — West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel was charged with a breach of conduct by the ICC on Tuesday after allegedly mak...
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Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ found guilty by NY jury
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Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ found guilty by NY jury
February 12, 2019
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Mexican mobster Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was found guilty Tuesday by a New York jury of crimes spanning a quarter of ...
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Six confirmed dengue deaths, says Health Ministry
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Six confirmed dengue deaths, says Health Ministry
February 12, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health says there have been six confirmed deaths from dengue fever as at February 8. Five of those deaths occurred...
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Man dies after being hit by JUTC bus
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Man dies after being hit by JUTC bus
February 12, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The State-run Jamaican Urban Transit Company (JUTC) says a man died this morning after he was struck by one of its buses in Kingst...
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NWC upgrades waste-water treatment facilities
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NWC upgrades waste-water treatment facilities
February 12, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More communities across the island are benefiting from improved sewerage service, as the Government moves to build, replace or dec...
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CARICOM reiterates call for peaceful solution to Venezuela crisis
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CARICOM reiterates call for peaceful solution to Venezuela crisis
February 12, 2019
UNITED NATIONS, United States (CMC) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries Monday reiterated the need for a peaceful solution to the ongoing crisis...
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Jamaica looking to increase participants under US hospitality programme
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Jamaica looking to increase participants under US hospitality programme
February 12, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Representatives from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and their United States (US) counterparts are in discussion to inc...
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Bravo cleared of injury, Paul suffers torn quad
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Bravo cleared of injury, Paul suffers torn quad
February 12, 2019
GROS ISLET, St Lucia (CMC) — Batsman Darren Bravo has been cleared of serious injury but fast bowler Keemo Paul is expected to take no further part in...
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GoFundMe launched for Kemoy Campbell
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GoFundMe launched for Kemoy Campbell
February 12, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist with the medical expenses of Jamaican Olympian and National Record Holder Kemoy Ca...
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Prayer for the day
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Prayer for the day
February 11, 2019
Glory be to the Father, who by his almighty power and love created me, making me in the image and likeness of God. Glory be to the son, who by his pre...
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England thrash West Indies to claim consolation win
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England thrash West Indies to claim consolation win
February 11, 2019
GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia (AFP) — England wrapped up a dominant 232-run victory over the West Indies in the third and final Test in St Lucia on Tuesday ...
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Reebok commits US$50K to Kemoy Campbell’s medical bill
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Reebok commits US$50K to Kemoy Campbell’s medical bill
February 11, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — President of Reebok, Matt O'Toole says the sportswear company will be donating USD$50,000 to assist with the medical expenses for ...
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Windies aiming to become world’s No 1 team, says Holder
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Windies aiming to become world’s No 1 team, says Holder
February 11, 2019
GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia (AFP) — West Indies captain Jason Holder said on Tuesday that his side's main goal is to become the world's number one team af...
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Gov’t to assist distance runner Kemoy Campbell
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Gov’t to assist distance runner Kemoy Campbell
February 11, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, says the government will assist Jamaican distance runner, Kem...
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At least 99 dead after consuming toxic alcohol in India
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At least 99 dead after consuming toxic alcohol in India
February 11, 2019
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) — At least 99 people have died and scores have been hospitalised in northern India after drinking toxic alcohol, triggering a c...
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Restorative justice deemed effective in reducing reoffending
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Restorative justice deemed effective in reducing reoffending
February 11, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Restorative Justice is regarded as effective in reducing likelihood of offences being recommitted. This is according to Coordinato...
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JET calls for more info on Port Royal cruise ship pier
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JET calls for more info on Port Royal cruise ship pier
February 11, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is calling on the Government to provide more information on its plans for a cruise ship pier a...
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