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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising the public of traffic changes for the hosting of the annual fireworks festival by...
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Suspect in Suriname stabbing that killed nine people commits suicide
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British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash — reports
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LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) — Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal highway accident that killed two people Monday, his pro...
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US legislators criticise Trump admin for cancelling Caribbean immigration applications, citizenship ceremonies
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — United States (US) legislators have condemned the Donald Trump administration for cancelling immigration application...
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US offered Kyiv 15 years of security guarantees, Zelensky says
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KYIV, Ukraine (AFP)—The US has offered Ukraine "solid" security guarantees for 15 years with a possibility of an extension but Kyiv is seeking a longe...
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Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, Iran
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December 29 07:21 AM
PALM BEACH, United States (AFP)—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, with the US president pushing t...
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Little girl, big heart
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Little girl, big heart
6-year-old gives up savings to help rebuild family home, assists classmates after storm
Mark Dennis 
December 29 12:30 AM
Little girl, big heart
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Inside the criminal mind
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Inside the criminal mind
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December 29 12:28 AM
Inside the criminal mind
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Cabinet has approved $100 million for the Jamaica Tourist Board to increase advertising and marketing for the sector, as the state...
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Montague satisfied with impact of state of emergency
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ST JAMES, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of National Security, Robert Montague, says he is highly satisfied so far, with the impact the state of public emer...
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Jay-Z is leading nominations Sunday for the Grammys, was feted Saturday by music industry heavyweights — and, in betwe...
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Man, 16-y-o girl arrested after cops find gun in Clarendon
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January 27, 2018
CLARENDON, Jamaica — One man and a 16-year-old female were taken into custody in relation to the seizure of a firearm and one round of ammunition in R...
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Japan, China talks end with friendship vows but no breakthrough
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BEIJING, China (AFP) — Japan's foreign minister met China's top leadership Sunday for rare diplomatic talks that ended with mutual vows to improve the...
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Bailey breaks deadlock for Leverkusen to reclaim 2nd place
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Bailey breaks deadlock for Leverkusen to reclaim 2nd place
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BERLIN, Germany (AP) — Leon Bailey's remarkable form continued Sunday as he scored again to help Bayer Leverkusen reclaim second place in the Bundesli...
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Jamaica Customs Agency to host traders forum
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) plans to further deepen its engagements with clients and stakeholders through a special tra...
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Tourism minister projects cruise shipping growth for 2018
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett says that a key outcome of his recent discussions with cruise officials in Miami, Florida is tha...
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Double murder in Kingston Western Police Division
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are reporting that two men were gunned down early this morning in Kingston Western Police Division. Dead are 64-year-ol...
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Curfew imposed in August Town
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ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A curfew has been imposed in sections of August Town, St Andrew. The curfew began at 6:00 pm yesterday and will remain in effect ...
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Cuba unveils replica of NY statue of independence hero Jose Marti
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Cuba unveils replica of NY statue of independence hero Jose Marti
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HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — A replica of a statue in New York's Central Park of Cuban independence hero Jose Marti was unveiled Sunday in a plaza in Havana, ...
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Damian Marley wins third Best Reggae album Grammy
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Damian Marley wins third Best Reggae album Grammy
January 27, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An absent Damian Marley was named winner in the Best Reggae Album category of the 60th annual Grammy Awards.  He won for his fourt...
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Pakistan Cricket Board scraps five-year agreement with Windies
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Pakistan Cricket Board scraps five-year agreement with Windies
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KARACHI, Pakistan (CMC) — Financial concerns have forced the Pakistan Cricket Board to cancel its proposed five-year agreement with West Indies but ha...
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No bids for Chris Gayle as Stokes tops IPL auction
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BANGALORE, India (AFP) — England's star all-rounder Ben Stokes topped the Indian Premier League auction on Saturday selling for US$1.96 million despit...
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Weekly Round-up: Corrupt cops to go… Gunmen invade St Jago High… Russell returns
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January 26, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Security Minister Robert Montague on Wednesday said the Government has revamped the early retirement scheme for members of the Jam...
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Heart attack risk high with one cigarette a day — study
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PARIS, France (AFP) — Just one cigarette a day carries nearly half the risk for heart attack and stroke as smoking a full pack of 20, according to a l...
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Three infants perish in blaze
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Three infants perish in blaze
January 26, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are reporting that three infants perished at approximately 1:00 this morning when fire of an unknown origin ravaged two...
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UPDATE: Cops identify six of seven people murdered in St Andrew, St Catherine
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January 26, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police have identified three of the victims of last night's quadruple murder in Hermitage, St Andrew and a triple murder in Li...
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Two dozen ‘Dreamer’ immigrants to attend Trump State of Union
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January 26, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Two dozen immigrants who came to the United States illegally will be in attendance Tuesday when President Donald Tru...
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Gov’t focused on developing Falmouth — PM
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ST JAMES, Jamaica (JIS) — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is focused on developing Falmouth into a world-class destination, where it...
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Cops seek assistance in identifying nine goats recovered in St Ann
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Cops seek assistance in identifying nine goats recovered in St Ann
January 26, 2018
ST ANN, Jamaica — The St Ann's Bay police are seeking the public assistance in identifying nine goats that were recovered in a motor vehicle in Steer ...
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#StJamesSOE: Two assault rifles, 149 rounds found in Granville
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#StJamesSOE: Two assault rifles, 149 rounds found in Granville
January 26, 2018
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Two assault rifles and more than 140 rounds of ammunition were seized yesterday as the joint police/ military team continues opera...
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