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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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Isolated showers expected in some areas this afternoon
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Isolated showers expected in some areas this afternoon
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Isolated showers are expected across some sections of central and western parishes this afternoon, the Meteorological Service of J...
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Windies lose only a point despite ODI thrashing
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Windies lose only a point despite ODI thrashing
December 26, 2017
LONDON, England (CMC) — West Indies have suffered minimal fallout from their one-day series whitewash at the hands of New Zealand. In the latest ranki...
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Obama most admired man among Americans — Gallup poll
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December 26, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Former US president Barack Obama is the most admired man in the United States and former secretary of state Hillary ...
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Rihanna calls for end to gun violence in Barbados after cousin’s murder
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Rihanna calls for end to gun violence in Barbados after cousin’s murder
December 26, 2017
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados born international singer, Rihanna, has called for an end to gun violence in her country after her 21-year-o...
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Gov’t commissions first solar powered community computer lab
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December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Science Energy and Technology today created history with the commissioning of its first solar powered community co...
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Bahamas Crisis Centre calls for comprehensive laws on sexual offences
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Bahamas Crisis Centre calls for comprehensive laws on sexual offences
December 26, 2017
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — The Bahamas Crisis Centre (BCC) is calling on the government to develop a comprehensive domestic and sexual violence act which...
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‘Technical difficulties’ leave areas in Clarendon, St Thomas without water — NWC
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‘Technical difficulties’ leave areas in Clarendon, St Thomas without water — NWC
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising that some customers are currently without regular water supply as a result of some...
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24 killed in road crashes since December
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24 killed in road crashes since December
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport has reported that 24 people have been killed in motor vehicle crashes since the ...
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JFJ urges Gov’t to resolve police wage dispute
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JFJ urges Gov’t to resolve police wage dispute
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) has thrown its support behind the request of rank and file police officers for improved pay and workin...
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New head of state for Barbados
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New head of state for Barbados
December 26, 2017
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Prominent jurist Justice Sandra Mason will become Barbados eighth Governor General when she is sworn into office on Janua...
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Mobay flood victims receive help from ministry
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Mobay flood victims receive help from ministry
December 26, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica (JIS) — Residents of Montego Bay, St James, whose houses and other belongings were destroyed by the flood that swept through section...
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4-y-o allegedly shoots himself dead; police investigating
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4-y-o allegedly shoots himself dead; police investigating
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Hunts Bay police have been called in to investigate the shooting death of a young boy in Kingston last evening. Reports are th...
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Political parties ready for Jan 2 registration
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Political parties ready for Jan 2 registration
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The island's two major political parties say they are ready to submit their applications for registration with the Registrar of Po...
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Pollard, Beaton out of  upcoming T20 series
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Pollard, Beaton out of upcoming T20 series
December 26, 2017
ST JOHN'S, Antigua — The Selection Panel of Cricket West Indies today announced changes to the West Indies squad for the three-match T20 International...
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Windies trio on the rise in ICC rankings
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Windies trio on the rise in ICC rankings
December 26, 2017
LONDON, England (CMC) — Opener Evin Lewis, all-rounder Rovman Powell and captain Jason Holder have all managed to move up in the ICC one-day players r...
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Mandatory e-filing of small businesses GCT returns in 2018
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December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) said it will be implementing the next phase of its mandatory e-filing of returns at the start ...
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Study examines Caribbean relationship within CELAC
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Study examines Caribbean relationship within CELAC
December 26, 2017
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — A study analysing the question of how the participation of the Caribbean in the Community of Latin American and Caribbean S...
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Junior mayor wants Jamaicans to invest more in health and wellness
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December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Recently appointed Junior Mayor for the Portmore Municipality, Sherissa Pinnock, is advocating for Jamaicans to invest more ...
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Raheem Sterling sparkles as Manchester City claim 18th successive win
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Raheem Sterling sparkles as Manchester City claim 18th successive win
December 26, 2017
NEWCASTLE, United Kingdom (AFP) — Manchester City surged 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League as Raheem Sterling fired the runaway leaders...
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FAO providing funding for agroforestry project in Haiti
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FAO providing funding for agroforestry project in Haiti
December 26, 2017
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — The food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is providing US$200,000 for a project that will assist at least 600 farm hou...
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Gas prices up $1.79, diesel up $1.06
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Gas prices up $1.79, diesel up $1.06
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline and diesel, effective Thursday, December 28, according to t...
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UDC announces parking arrangements for 2017 fireworks
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UDC announces parking arrangements for 2017 fireworks
December 26, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has announced that in an effort to facilitate some of the expected 300,000 patrons at its ...
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