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Colombia’s Petro says US bombed suspected cocaine factory in Venezuela
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Colombia’s Petro says US bombed suspected cocaine factory in Venezuela
December 30 09:40 PM
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (AFP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday said the United States bombed a suspected cocaine factory in the port city of Ma...
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Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
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Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
December 30 08:35 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad  (CMC) –  Trinidadian police say the body of a 46-year-old fireman, who had been abducted from his home last weekend, was foun...
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Six men charged following storehouse heist
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Six men charged following storehouse heist
December 30 07:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six men, including two taxi drivers and a 62-year-old, have been slapped with multiple offences for their alleged involvement in a...
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
December 30 07:03 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
December 30 06:58 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With many individuals dealing with emotional scars in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma spe...
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
December 30 06:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 30, ended trading at $159.83, down nine cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
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NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
December 30 05:52 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A $250,000 Christmas donation from NCB Foundation’s Grant a Wish initiative is helping to strengthen  hurricane relief efforts led...
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Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
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Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 30 05:45 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Campari has signed a year-long title partnership with popular event series Sandz Music Festival.  The collaboration comes into eff...
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Senate passes Child Diversion Bill
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Senate passes Child Diversion Bill
July 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Senate yesterday passed the Child Diversion Bill, which seeks to enable the implementation of child-diversion measures in deal...
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Ganja valued at $1.6m seized in St Elizabeth
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Ganja valued at $1.6m seized in St Elizabeth
July 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police have reported the seizure of approximately 400 pounds of compressed ganja in Barbary Hall district, St Elizabeth yesterday....
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#WC2018: Kane starts as England make five changes for Belgium playoff
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#WC2018: Kane starts as England make five changes for Belgium playoff
July 13, 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (AFP) — England captain Harry Kane kept his place as Gareth Southgate made five changes for today's World Cup third place pla...
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#WC2018: Belgium beat England 2-0 in third-place playoff
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#WC2018: Belgium beat England 2-0 in third-place playoff
July 13, 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (AFP) — Belgium achieved their best World Cup finish as goals from Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard secured a 2-0 victory over ...
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WHO recognises ‘compulsive sexual behaviour’ as mental disorder
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WHO recognises ‘compulsive sexual behaviour’ as mental disorder
July 13, 2018
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) —The World Health Organization has recognised "compulsive sexual behaviour" as a mental disorder, but said today it remained...
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World U-20 Champs: A star is born! Briana cops sprint double
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World U-20 Champs: A star is born! Briana cops sprint double
July 13, 2018
TAMPERE, Finland — Jamaica's newest sprint sensation 16-year-old Briana Williams once again stunned the sprinting world when she produced a phenomenal...
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Expect delays along Mandela Highway; Water Lane traffic also being diverted
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Expect delays along Mandela Highway; Water Lane traffic also being diverted
July 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising motorists travelling to downtown Kingston via Water Lane and those using Mandela Highw...
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Windies close in on series win over Bangladesh
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Windies close in on series win over Bangladesh
July 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — West Indies require a further seven wickets to wrap series honours after trapping Bangladesh in a spot of bother at 52-3 at the te...
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$50m for TSIP/HOPE Summer internship collaboration
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$50m for TSIP/HOPE Summer internship collaboration
July 12, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An estimated $50 million has been allocated to accommodate the nearly 1800 students who are expected to participate in the newly t...
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PEP will better prepare students for high school, says education minister
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PEP will better prepare students for high school, says education minister
July 12, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Ruel Reid, says the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) will allow students to be bette...
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Capleton to return to court September 4
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Capleton to return to court September 4
July 12, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Entertainer Capleton had his bail  extended this morning and is to return to the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on September ...
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Starbucks needs more local coffee, Shaw tells farmers
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Starbucks needs more local coffee, Shaw tells farmers
July 12, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Audley Shaw says there is urgent need to increase production of Blue Mo...
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Clarendon fisherman reported missing
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Clarendon fisherman reported missing
July 12, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police have reported that 65-year-old Palimino Ellis, fisherman of Portland Cottage, Clarendon has been missing since Monday. He i...
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#WC2018: France to deploy 110,000 police during World Cup weekend
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#WC2018: France to deploy 110,000 police during World Cup weekend
July 12, 2018
PARIS, France (AFP) — Authorities will deploy 110,000 police and security forces across France this weekend to secure the huge street parties if "Les ...
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BOJ launches national coin redemption drive with GraceKennedy
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BOJ launches national coin redemption drive with GraceKennedy
July 12, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Over $800,000 in one cent coins are yet to be exchanged, in addition to $31.6 million in ten cent coins and $68 million in 25 cent...
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Planning is key to implementation of 2030 UN Agenda in the C’bean — ECLAC
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Planning is key to implementation of 2030 UN Agenda in the C’bean — ECLAC
July 12, 2018
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Alicia ...
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Mehidy leads Bangladesh fightback against Windies
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Mehidy leads Bangladesh fightback against Windies
July 12, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Off spinner Mehidy Hasan claimed a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh fought back against West Indies on day two of the second Test at...
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Decriminalising marijuana not a priority for T&T gov’t
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Decriminalising marijuana not a priority for T&T gov’t
July 12, 2018
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Decriminalising marijuana is not on Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley's list of priorities. This is d...
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Weather forecast: Mainly sunny conditions today
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Weather forecast: Mainly sunny conditions today
July 12, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The trough across Jamaica is expected to linger through to Saturday when a tropical wave is expected to move across the island. Th...
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World U-20 Champs: Sprint relay teams named
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World U-20 Champs: Sprint relay teams named
July 12, 2018
TAMPERE, Finland — Orlando Bennett, who won the silver medal in the men’s 110m hurdles on Thursday, and 100m finalist Michael Stephens were named in t...
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Stop illegal imports of sugar, coffee, agriculture minister urges
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Stop illegal imports of sugar, coffee, agriculture minister urges
July 12, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Audley Shaw says that steps will be taken to stop the illegal import of...
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Oregon admits lack of oversight of medical marijuana programme
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Oregon admits lack of oversight of medical marijuana programme
July 12, 2018
OREGON, United States (AP) — How much medical marijuana is in the pipeline in Oregon? The managers of the state's programme concede that they simply d...
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad  (CMC) –  Trinidadian police say the body of a 46-year-old fireman, who had been abducted from his home last weekend, was foun...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six men, including two taxi drivers and a 62-year-old, have been slapped with multiple offences for their alleged involvement in a...
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
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