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Global economy shows resilience, but risks loom–UN
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Global economy shows resilience, but risks loom–UN
January 8 09:50 PM
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — The global economy is expected to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below last year’s pace and well under pre-pan...
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Trump to meet top US oil execs after seizing Venezuela leader
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January 8 09:20 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—US President Donald Trump will meet the heads of major US oil companies on Friday, aiming to convince them to support ...
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WATCH: Scores gather for candlelight vigil in memory of Donald Oliver
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WATCH: Scores gather for candlelight vigil in memory of Donald Oliver
January 8 09:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — There was a sombre mood at Statue Park at the National Stadium in Kingston on Thursday as scores of family, friends and colleagues...
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Coffee farmers bat for climate resilient industry on Blue Mountain Coffee Day
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Coffee farmers bat for climate resilient industry on Blue Mountain Coffee Day
January 8 07:49 PM
The 8th rendition of Blue Mountain Coffee Day will be celebrated Friday in the misty climes of Guava Ridge in St Andrew under the theme, “Rebuilding a...
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Take Trump seriously on Greenland, Vance warns Europe
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Take Trump seriously on Greenland, Vance warns Europe
January 8 07:40 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—US Vice President JD Vance warned Europe on Thursday to take Donald Trump "seriously" on Greenland as the president ra...
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KTHS students triumph at Project STAR Business Pitch Competition
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KTHS students triumph at Project STAR Business Pitch Competition
January 8 07:14 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two fifth-form students from Kingston Technical High School (KTHS) emerged winners of Project STAR’s inaugural Business Pitch Comp...
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Four charged following seizure of illegal gas cylinders in Hanover
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Four charged following seizure of illegal gas cylinders in Hanover
January 8 07:09 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica—Four men, including a minor, have been arrested and charged in connection with the seizure of 280 illegal gas cylinders valued at $1....
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew South Police Division
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Andrew South Police Division
January 8 06:34 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in the St Andrew South Police Division. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 8 and wil...
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Grenadian teen charged with murder of 9-y-o
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Grenadian teen charged with murder of 9-y-o
November 13, 2017
ST GEORGES, Grenada (CMC) — A teenager has been charged with capital murder following the discovery of the body of a nine-year-old who was missing for...
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J’cans Etana, Lowe to be honoured at Caribbean American Heritage Awards
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J’cans Etana, Lowe to be honoured at Caribbean American Heritage Awards
November 13, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Washington-based Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) says Jamaican Reggae singer Etana will be honoured with th...
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At least three killed in California school shooting
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At least three killed in California school shooting
November 13, 2017
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — At least three people were killed and two young children suffered gunshot wounds when a shooting broke out Tuesday ...
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: Jamaica’s crime problem is not insurmountable
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: Jamaica’s crime problem is not insurmountable
November 13, 2017
Dear editor, Oftentimes I wonder about the root of our crime problem in Jamaica. Each time the police shoot someone there is a witness, or several wit...
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Eating nuts linked to lower heart disease risk
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Eating nuts linked to lower heart disease risk
November 13, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — People who regularly snack on a variety of nuts may face a lower risk of heart disease than people who don't, said t...
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Two Canadian women fined $2.5m, sentenced to 3 years for cocaine
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Two Canadian women fined $2.5m, sentenced to 3 years for cocaine
November 13, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Two Canadian women, who were held with cocaine at the Sangster International Airport last year, were fined $2.5 million and senten...
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Forex: J$126.64 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$126.64 to one US dollar
November 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican dollar held firm against the US dollar trading at J$126.64 according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign exchange ...
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More help for MSMEs
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More help for MSMEs
November 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Three entities have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will facilitate capacity building among micro, small and...
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Evening showers expected over most parishes
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Evening showers expected over most parishes
November 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Meteorological (Met) Service of Jamaica is forecasting cloudy conditions with periods of showers and thunderstorms over most pa...
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Gayle snubbed in auction but Bravo brothers snapped up
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Gayle snubbed in auction but Bravo brothers snapped up
November 13, 2017
LAHORE, Pakistan (CMC) — West Indies superstar Chris Gayle was stunningly overlooked in Sunday's Pakistan Super League draft, as brothers Dwayne and D...
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Issues affecting regional countries to be discussed at IMF high level conference
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Issues affecting regional countries to be discussed at IMF high level conference
November 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Critical issues relevant to and common among regional countries will be discussed by key policymakers and experts attending ...
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Ruling in Ninjaman murder trial expected this week
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Ruling in Ninjaman murder trial expected this week
November 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste Ninjaman will later this week know his fate as prosecutors yesterday began closing arguments in the murder trial...
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Two women murdered at St James nail salon
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Two women murdered at St James nail salon
November 13, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Two women were shot dead at a nail salon in Catherine Hall, St James, yesterday. Dead are nail technician and owner of the salon, ...
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Pilot for NIDS in January 2019
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Pilot for NIDS in January 2019
November 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Roll-out of the National Identification System (NIDS) is slated to begin with a pilot project in January 2019, focusing on c...
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St James Municipal Corporation plans $20-m road programme
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St James Municipal Corporation plans $20-m road programme
November 13, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James Municipal Corporation plans to spend approximately $20 million on a major road rehabilitation programme across the pa...
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CTO declares 2018 the Year of Wellness and Rejuvenation
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CTO declares 2018 the Year of Wellness and Rejuvenation
November 13, 2017
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Secretary General of the Barbados based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Hugh Riley says the organisation has declar...
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UPDATE: Entire set of rare quintuplets die in Kenya
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UPDATE: Entire set of rare quintuplets die in Kenya
November 13, 2017
NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) — A Kenyan mother who gave birth to extremely rare naturally-conceived quintuplets has lost all five babies, according to a hospi...
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Pedestrian bridge at Wolmers Girls’ reopens after $8.7-m repair
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Pedestrian bridge at Wolmers Girls’ reopens after $8.7-m repair
November 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Repairs to the pedestrian bridge on Marescaux Road, St Andrew in the vicinity of the Wolmers Girls' School, has been completed at ...
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Vaz in Germany for Climate Change meeting
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Vaz in Germany for Climate Change meeting
November 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Daryl Vaz, left the island yesterday, for Bonn, Ge...
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Police Federation calls emergency meeting over Government’s wage offer
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Police Federation calls emergency meeting over Government’s wage offer
November 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As trouble brews between the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the government, the Police Federation has called an emergency meeting ...
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Qualifiers for 2018 World Cup
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Qualifiers for 2018 World Cup
November 13, 2017
PARIS, France (AFP) — The 30 nations that have already booked their place for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, after Denmark qualified on Tuesday: Europe...
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PM welcomes NIA’s Integrity Champion programme
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PM welcomes NIA’s Integrity Champion programme
November 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has welcomed the National Integrity Action's (NIA) 'Integrity Champion' programme, which compl...
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Global economy shows resilience, but risks loom–UN
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WATCH: Scores gather for candlelight vigil in memory of Donald Oliver
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