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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killing
January 11 05:00 PM
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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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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Natesha defends wifeys with ‘Louis V’
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Natesha defends wifeys with ‘Louis V’
January 11 04:19 PM
US-based dancehall artiste Natesha is one of those rare talents who proves with her latest release, Louis V , that modern-day female artistes don't al...
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Canada to support post-hurricane reconstruction, gender equality in the C’bean
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Canada to support post-hurricane reconstruction, gender equality in the C’bean
September 6, 2018
ROSEAU, Dominica — Canada has announced two new initiatives totalling CAN$17.5 million to support post-hurricane reconstruction, build long-term clima...
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Guyana teachers end strike
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Guyana teachers end strike
September 6, 2018
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) have agreed to send their industrial dispute to arbitration p...
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More men than women bleaching — health ministry survey
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More men than women bleaching — health ministry survey
September 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — According to a health and lifestyle survey released this morning by the Ministry of Health, approximately 11 per cent of Jamaicans...
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Haiti unveils new government after riots
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Haiti unveils new government after riots
September 6, 2018
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — A new Haitian government was unveiled Wednesday night, two months after the prime minister resigned over deadly riots tr...
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Zimbabwe’s Mugabe accepts disputed election result
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Zimbabwe’s Mugabe accepts disputed election result
September 6, 2018
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP) — Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe, who had vowed not to vote for his old party in elections in July, on Thursday said...
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More than 70% of J’cans may have been affected by Chik-V, says Tufton
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More than 70% of J’cans may have been affected by Chik-V, says Tufton
September 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health Dr Christopher Tufton today revealed that more than 70 per cent of Jamaicans may have been affected by the Chik...
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Emotional celebrations greet India ruling legalising gay sex
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Emotional celebrations greet India ruling legalising gay sex
September 6, 2018
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) — India's Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a ban on gay sex sparking emotional and joyous celebrations among activists aft...
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UK announces trial scheme for non-EU farm workers after Brexit
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UK announces trial scheme for non-EU farm workers after Brexit
September 5, 2018
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain announced Thursday it will trial a six-month visa system to let in non-EU seasonal workers to pick crops, as Br...
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Vernamfield development project to begin October
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Vernamfield development project to begin October
September 5, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Activities for the first phase of the US$2.5-billion Vernamfield development project in Clarendon are expected to get under way by...
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Grange hails ‘historic’ signing with Louise Bennett Coverley Estate
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Grange hails ‘historic’ signing with Louise Bennett Coverley Estate
September 5, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange has described as “historic” today's signing of the Deed of Gift...
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: ‘We’ve got no money, so we must think’
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: ‘We’ve got no money, so we must think’
September 5, 2018
Dear Sir, We're policing on the cheap because, we are led to believe, there is no money to do otherwise. It can work, but it has to be carefully thoug...
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Prayer for the Day
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Prayer for the Day
September 5, 2018
God, my father, may I love you in all things and above all things. May I reach the joy which you have prepared for me in heaven. Nothing is good that ...
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Hurricane Florence weakens to Category 3
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Hurricane Florence weakens to Category 3
September 5, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Florence has weakened to a Category 3 hurricane as it moves towards the northwest near 19 km/h. The Meteorological (Met) Service o...
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Forex: J$137.35 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$137.35 to one US dollar
September 5, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, September 6 ended trading at J$137.35 up by 21 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign e...
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Forex: J$137.14 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$137.14 to one US dollar
September 5, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, September 5 ended trading at J$137.14 up by 20 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign ...
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Police seize firearm, ammo in St Ann
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Police seize firearm, ammo in St Ann
September 5, 2018
ST ANN, Jamaica — The St Ann's Bay police yesterday seized a firearm and several rounds of ammunition at Beverly district in the parish. One man was t...
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New JAS president takes office today
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New JAS president takes office today
September 5, 2018
KINGSTON Jamaica —The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) first board meeting of newly elected president, board members and reinstated members will tak...
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Paulwell appeals for calm, wants more resources to end East Kingston violence
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Paulwell appeals for calm, wants more resources to end East Kingston violence
September 5, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for East Kingston and Port Royal Phillip Paulwell has condemned the ongoing shootings in lower Mountain View ...
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Montague’s transport liberalisation project to open 1,260 routes
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Montague’s transport liberalisation project to open 1,260 routes
September 5, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Transport & Mining Robert Montague is set to launch a public transport liberalisation pilot project, which he says wil...
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: Many crimes are not reported in the news
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: Many crimes are not reported in the news
September 5, 2018
Dear editor, Many crimes that are being committed in Jamaica we are not hearing about them on our local news broadcasts. So, when they gave us a figur...
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Tropical Storm Gordon makes landfall on US Gulf Coast, one death reported
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Tropical Storm Gordon makes landfall on US Gulf Coast, one death reported
September 5, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Tropical Storm Gordon made landfall Tuesday night on the US Gulf Coast, killing a child and leaving thousands withou...
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Trump denies he discussed assassination of Syria’s Assad
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Trump denies he discussed assassination of Syria’s Assad
September 5, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump denied Wednesday having discussed wanting to kill Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, a key...
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