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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters have responded to a fire at the Retirement Dump in St James. The blaze was noticed just before 3:00 pm, and the briga...
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
April 4 04:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
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‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
April 4 03:48 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP)—Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel A...
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
April 4 03:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on S...
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
April 4 02:47 PM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
April 4 01:43 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica — Vacae Weekend 2026 officially got underway with a vibrant staging of The Lawn, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrify...
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
April 4 01:39 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Rena has released a new single entitled Yardie Girls No Love/Kingston City , which has sparked much debate. The si...
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Jamaica won three silver medals in first session at Carifta Games
April 4 12:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica won three silver medals on Saturday morning’s first session of the 53rd Carifta Games, which is being held at the Kirani Ja...
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New York City firefighter plunges to his death from bridge
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January 7, 2019
NEW YORK, United States (AP) — A New York City firefighter fell to his death late Sunday when he slipped through a narrow gap between lanes of a newly...
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Bartlett to provide update on tourism security audit
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Bartlett to provide update on tourism security audit
January 7, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, will tomorrow provide an update on the security audit being conducted on hotels and attracti...
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Only 21 new cases among 996 matters set for new term of Home Circuit Court
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Only 21 new cases among 996 matters set for new term of Home Circuit Court
January 7, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A total of 996 cases led by 556 murder matters are scheduled to be heard in the new Hilary Term of the Home Circuit Court, which r...
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Britain’s battle over Brexit resumes ahead of big vote
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Britain’s battle over Brexit resumes ahead of big vote
January 7, 2019
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain's battle over Brexit resumes Monday as parliament returns from its Christmas break to debate and — most likely ...
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Cops probe double murder on Upper Ward Close
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Cops probe double murder on Upper Ward Close
January 7, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police are now probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting deaths of a man and a woman near their home on Upper Ward Close,...
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Barbados recalls hypertensive drugs
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Barbados recalls hypertensive drugs
January 7, 2019
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Health authorities in Barbados have announced the withdrawal of the Citron branded Valsartan after tests conducted by the...
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Holness hails Accompong Town Maroons
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Holness hails Accompong Town Maroons
January 7, 2019
ST JAMES, Jamaica (JIS) — Prime Minister Andrew Holness, has hailed the Accompong Town Maroons in St Elizabeth, noting that their togetherness is a sh...
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Forex: J$129.05 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$129.05 to one US dollar
January 7, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, January 7 ended trading at J$129.05 down by three cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign ...
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Grange saddened at passing of MoBay entertainment figure Walt Crooks
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Grange saddened at passing of MoBay entertainment figure Walt Crooks
January 7, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange has expressed shock and sadness at the death of entertainment ...
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Robinson calls for transparency on appointment of new USF head
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Robinson calls for transparency on appointment of new USF head
January 7, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) is calling on Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who has ministerial responsibility for t...
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14-y-o girl murdered in Kingston
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14-y-o girl murdered in Kingston
January 7, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 14-year-old girl was shot dead last night when an armed man opened gunfire at the group of people she was a part of on Bowens Ro...
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Gonsalves reiterates call for united CARICOM position on EU new tax measures
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Gonsalves reiterates call for united CARICOM position on EU new tax measures
January 7, 2019
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves today reiterated a call for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to adopt a united positi...
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Trump to visit US-Mexico border on Thursday
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Trump to visit US-Mexico border on Thursday
January 6, 2019
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump will visit the US-Mexican border this week, his spokeswoman said Monday, in the latest bid to...
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Regional four-day championship: Volcanoes reach 176-4 in search of 287
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Regional four-day championship: Volcanoes reach 176-4 in search of 287
January 6, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A gallant batting fight-back gave Windward Islands Volcanoes the edge against Jamaica Scorpions heading into Monday's fourth and f...
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Venezuela’s Maduro defends rule as legitimate
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Venezuela’s Maduro defends rule as legitimate
January 6, 2019
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro defended his government's legitimacy Sunday as his bid for a second six-year term has ...
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High alert activated for missing 12-y-o girl
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High alert activated for missing 12-y-o girl
January 6, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police have activated a 'High Alert' for 12-year-old Serine Williams of Ambrook Lane, Kingston 10 who has been missing since S...
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Mexico launches plan to stimulate US border economy
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Mexico launches plan to stimulate US border economy
January 6, 2019
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AP) — President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador launched an ambitious plan Saturday to stimulate economic activity on the Mexican sid...
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Weekly Round-up: Dengue epidemic… Audit reveals fraud at Dunn’s River … Three killed in August Town
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Weekly Round-up: Dengue epidemic… Audit reveals fraud at Dunn’s River … Three killed in August Town
January 6, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton on Thursday declared a dengue fever outbreak in the island as the virus surpassed the epidem...
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PAHO urges eligible C’bean nationals to apply for ‘Leaders in International Health’ programme
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PAHO urges eligible C’bean nationals to apply for ‘Leaders in International Health’ programme
January 6, 2019
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging eligible Caribbean professionals in public health, internation...
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US Coast Guard Cutter deters illegal migration, drug trafficking in C’bean Sea
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US Coast Guard Cutter deters illegal migration, drug trafficking in C’bean Sea
January 6, 2019
ST PETERSBURG, Florida (CMC) – The United States Coast Guard says the crew of the Cutter Resolute returned to its homeport in St Petersburg, Florida f...
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Curfew imposed in sections of August Town
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Curfew imposed in sections of August Town
January 6, 2019
ST ANDREWS, Jamaica – A curfew has been imposed in sections of the August Town Police Division. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 5 and...
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Trump insists on building wall as shutdown enters week three
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Trump insists on building wall as shutdown enters week three
January 6, 2019
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump stood firm Sunday on his demand for billions of dollars to fund a border wall with Mexico, cl...
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