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Holness outlines roof repairs, waste reform in hurricane recovery push
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Holness outlines roof repairs, waste reform in hurricane recovery push
December 30 12:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is moving from disaster relief to long-term recovery following the passage of Hu...
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Racing United rally to earn point with 1–1 draw with Arnett Gardens in JPL
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Racing United rally to earn point with 1–1 draw with Arnett Gardens in JPL
December 30 12:16 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Premier League leaders Racing United rallied to earn a point after they played out a 1-1 draw against Arnett Gardens at th...
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Two dead following bingo game ambush in St James
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Two dead following bingo game ambush in St James
December 30 12:07 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James police are now investigating the shooting deaths of two men on Monday night in the community of Orange. The deceased ...
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Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
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Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
December 30 10:56 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dequity Capital Management Limited has terminated its planned initial public offering (IPO) after the share sale failed to attract...
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Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
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Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
December 30 10:33 AM
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Health authorities in Grenada say there is no evidence of an “unusual disease outbreak” at this time in the country, noti...
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Falmouth double murder victims identified
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Falmouth double murder victims identified
December 30 10:06 AM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The police have released the identities of the two men who were fatally shot in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Monday afternoon. The decea...
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France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
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France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
December 30 10:00 AM
PARIS, France (AFP) — The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding...
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Actor Idris Elba Knighted in UK’s New Year honours list
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Actor Idris Elba Knighted in UK’s New Year honours list
December 30 09:36 AM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—British actor Idris Elba and members of England's triumphant Women's Euro 2025 football team were among famous Britons re...
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SLB disburses $3.1b to students
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SLB disburses $3.1b to students
March 14, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Students' Loan Bureau (SLB) is reporting that for the 2017-2018 academic year it received 13,679 applications for which ...
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Full Report: ‘World class’ Mujeeb stuns Windies, keeps Afghan hopes alive
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Full Report: ‘World class’ Mujeeb stuns Windies, keeps Afghan hopes alive
March 14, 2018
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP) — Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan praised "world class" Mujeeb ur Rahman after the teenage leg spinner took three wickets in Th...
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South Africa rages at Australia visa plan for ‘persecuted’ whites
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South Africa rages at Australia visa plan for ‘persecuted’ whites
March 14, 2018
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — South Africa reacted with fury on Thursday after an Australian minister suggested "persecuted" white farmers in the...
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Clergy urged to provide spiritual intervention in fight against crime
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Clergy urged to provide spiritual intervention in fight against crime
March 14, 2018
ST JAMES, Jamaica (JIS) — Colonel General Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Daniel Pryce, has called on members of the clergy to join the secu...
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Afghanistan beat West Indies by three wickets – Super Sixes
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Afghanistan beat West Indies by three wickets – Super Sixes
March 14, 2018
HARARE, Zimbabwe (CMC) — West Indies lost to Afghanistan by three wickets in their first Super Sixes match of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers at Harare S...
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Windies 197-8 (50 overs) vs Afghanistan – Super Sixes
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Windies 197-8 (50 overs) vs Afghanistan – Super Sixes
March 14, 2018
HARARE, Zimbabwe (CMC) — West Indies, electing to bat first, reached 197 for eight off their 50 overs in their first Super Sixes match against Afghani...
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US hits Russia with new sanctions for election meddling, cyberattacks
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US hits Russia with new sanctions for election meddling, cyberattacks
March 14, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday announced sanctions against Russians accused of trying to inf...
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Ceramist Gene Pearson has died
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Ceramist Gene Pearson has died
March 14, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Ceramic artist and sculptor Gene Pearson has died. The 73 year old, who is famous for his sculptures of heads, died this morning i...
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Jamaica names 36-member team for Carifta Swimming Champs
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Jamaica names 36-member team for Carifta Swimming Champs
March 14, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hosts Jamaica will field a strong 36-member squad in the pool when the 33rd staging of the Carifta Swimming Championships gets und...
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Forex: J$128.44 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$128.44 to one US dollar
March 14, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, March 15, ended trading at J$128.44 down by 23 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign e...
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Trump’s tariffs could hurt Jamaica badly, says Hanna
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Trump’s tariffs could hurt Jamaica badly, says Hanna
March 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition People's National Party (PNP) spokesperson on foreign affairs & foreign trade, Lisa Hanna has expressed concern that th...
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PNP congratulates Grenada’s Dr Keith Mitchell on election victory
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PNP congratulates Grenada’s Dr Keith Mitchell on election victory
March 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party has congratulated Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell on the general election victory of the New National...
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JamaicaEye to utilise network of CCTV cameras in crime fighting
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JamaicaEye to utilise network of CCTV cameras in crime fighting
March 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — A national closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance programme, geared at improving public safety and disaster response,...
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Jamaican singer sues Miley Cyrus over lyric
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Jamaican singer sues Miley Cyrus over lyric
March 13, 2018
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A Jamaican artist has filed a US$300 million lawsuit against pop star Miley Cyrus over her 2013 hit "We Can't Stop," s...
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Major upgrading for National Stadium, Trelawny Multipurpose facility
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Major upgrading for National Stadium, Trelawny Multipurpose facility
March 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Major refurbishing and expansion works, valued at over US$ $40 million, are to get under way later this year at the National...
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‘Boys learn from men’, insists Cameron
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‘Boys learn from men’, insists Cameron
March 13, 2018
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Controversial Cricket West Indies president Dave Cameron has reignited the gender debate in cricket, insisting again m...
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Teachers to return to schools tomorrow
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Teachers to return to schools tomorrow
March 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The three-day sick-out being staged by the nation's teachers is to end as, according to the Labour Ministry, the Jamaica Teachers'...
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Forex: J$128.67 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$128.67 to one US dollar
March 13, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, March 14, ended trading at J$128.67 up by four cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign ...
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Dominica PM welcomes electoral victory of ruling party in Grenada
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Dominica PM welcomes electoral victory of ruling party in Grenada
March 13, 2018
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the ruling New National Party (NNP) government in Grenada was rewarded for its efforts ...
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Now or never: Afghanistan face Windies with World Cup hopes on line
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Now or never: Afghanistan face Windies with World Cup hopes on line
March 13, 2018
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP) — Former West Indies star and national coach Phil Simmons aims to deliver a major blow to his former team and salvage Afghanist...
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Toys ‘R’ Us to shut or sell all US stores — reports
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Toys ‘R’ Us to shut or sell all US stores — reports
March 13, 2018
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Toys 'R' US plans to sell or close all of its US stores, potentially hitting 33,000 jobs, US media reported Wednesday....
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Antigua PM promises to follow Grenadian colleague and whitewash opposition
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Antigua PM promises to follow Grenadian colleague and whitewash opposition
March 13, 2018
ST JOHN'S Antigua (CMC) — Prime Minister Gaston Browne is seeking to follow the lead of his Grenada counterpart, Dr Keith Mitchell, and lead his Antig...
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