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Former Reggae Boyz captain named head coach of CT United
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Former Reggae Boyz captain named head coach of CT United
December 23 10:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Reggae Boyz captain Shavar Thomas has been appointed Connecticut (CT) United FC 2 head coach for the upcoming season. CT Un...
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Junction main road in St Mary impassable after truck overturns
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Junction main road in St Mary impassable after truck overturns
December 23 09:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists are being advised to expect significant traffic delays along the Junction main road in St Mary due to an overturned truc...
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Caricom private sector organisations reaffirm commitment to CSME, regional integration
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Caricom private sector organisations reaffirm commitment to CSME, regional integration
December 23 09:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Private sector organisations in seven Caribbean Community (Caricom) states have reaffirmed their commitment to the objectives of t...
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CRH receives scrubs valued at $2m from US apparel company and charities
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CRH receives scrubs valued at $2m from US apparel company and charities
December 23 08:53 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — United States (US) based medical apparel company, RepScrubs, partnering with Jamaican charity Sarah’s Children and Florida-based J...
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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South Police Division
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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South Police Division
December 23 07:47 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in the St Andrew South Police Division, has been extended. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Tu...
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What’s behind these favourite traditional Christmas carols
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What’s behind these favourite traditional Christmas carols
December 23 07:45 PM
There are many different aspects of Christmas that make the season wonderful: family, food, gifts, parties, decorations et al. But the most special pa...
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JN Foundation brings ‘Comfort for Christmas’ to Mustard Seed Communities
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JN Foundation brings ‘Comfort for Christmas’ to Mustard Seed Communities
December 23 07:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — For the fourth consecutive year, the JN Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to Mustard Seed Communities, spreading holiday ch...
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KSAMC warns against destruction of entertainment billboards
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KSAMC warns against destruction of entertainment billboards
December 23 06:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is warning the public against the destruction of entertainment billboards...
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WHO cites Zimbabwe record as outrage grows over Mugabe honour
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WHO cites Zimbabwe record as outrage grows over Mugabe honour
October 20, 2017
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization on Saturday cited Zimbabwe's anti-tobacco record and efforts against non-communicable diseas...
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Whistleblower makes claims of systematic doping in China
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Whistleblower makes claims of systematic doping in China
October 20, 2017
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — A Chinese whistleblower, now seeking political asylum in Germany, has claimed there was a systematic doping programme in China...
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UPDATE: Big win for Sri Lanka A
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UPDATE: Big win for Sri Lanka A
October 20, 2017
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Left-arm spinner Malinda Pushpakumara completed a second innings 6-46 for a match haul of 12-98 to bowl Sri Lanka A to a comprehen...
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Stephen Francis steps down at MVP
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Stephen Francis steps down at MVP
October 20, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Stephen Francis has stepped away from his role as head coach of the MVP Track Club, turning over the reins to his brother, Paul. A...
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Trump says he’ll allow release of Kennedy assassination files
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Trump says he’ll allow release of Kennedy assassination files
October 20, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will allow long blocked secret files on the 1963 assassination of John F ...
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Windies Women beat Sri Lanka by 71 runs
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Windies Women beat Sri Lanka by 71 runs
October 19, 2017
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) — West Indies Women defeated Sri Lanka Women by 71 runs in the opening Twenty20 International of the three-match series at Co...
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Trump gives self 10/10 for Puerto Rico response
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Trump gives self 10/10 for Puerto Rico response
October 19, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday gave his administration ten-out-of-ten for its response a hurricane that hammered...
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TPDCo launches updated Heritage Map of Jamaica
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TPDCo launches updated Heritage Map of Jamaica
October 19, 2017
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) on Wednesday launched an updated Heritage Map of Jamaica at the Falmouth H...
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Mobile Apps being developed to improve policing — Montague
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Mobile Apps being developed to improve policing — Montague
October 19, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — National Security Minister Robert Montague says Government is developing a mobile application (App) named E-policing, that will en...
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Diplomats affected by Cuba attacks rises to 24 — US State Dept
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Diplomats affected by Cuba attacks rises to 24 — US State Dept
October 19, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States Friday raised the number of embassy officials affected by mysterious covert attacks in Cuba to 24 ...
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Montague announces members of new FLA board
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Montague announces members of new FLA board
October 19, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — National Security Minister Robert Montague a short while ago announced the members of the new Board for the Firearm Licensing Auth...
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Favourites Windies wary of competitive hosts
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Favourites Windies wary of competitive hosts
October 19, 2017
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (CMC) — For the first time in some while, West Indies will enter a Test series with the title of firm favourites, when they take on...
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Floyd Green urges university graduates to pursue political office
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Floyd Green urges university graduates to pursue political office
October 19, 2017
MANCHESTER, Jamaica (JIS) — State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Floyd Green is calling for more university graduates t...
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UPDATE: West Indies A dismissed for 137
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UPDATE: West Indies A dismissed for 137
October 19, 2017
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — West Indies A, replying to Sri Lanka A's 294, were dismissed for 137, giving the visitors a lead of 157, shortly after Lunch on da...
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57 cases disposed of on Sentence Reduction Days
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57 cases disposed of on Sentence Reduction Days
October 19, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Court Management Services (CMS) has announced that 57 cases were disposed of in the Home Circuit Court, the St Catherine Circu...
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Security forces report early success in Denham Town ZOSO
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Security forces report early success in Denham Town ZOSO
October 19, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Joint Command of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSO) Communications Unit is reporting early success in the security f...
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Blatter says he is going to World Cup at Putin’s invitation
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Blatter says he is going to World Cup at Putin’s invitation
October 19, 2017
ZURICH, Switzerland (AFP) — FIFA's disgraced ex-president Sepp Blatter has told AFP he will go to next year's World Cup in Russia at the invitation of...
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Bahamas Gov’t denies monitoring private conversations on social media
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Bahamas Gov’t denies monitoring private conversations on social media
October 19, 2017
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — The Bahamas government says it is not engaged in monitoring the private positions of residents being posted on the various soc...
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Ocho Rios man pleads guilty to killing ex-girlfriend
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Ocho Rios man pleads guilty to killing ex-girlfriend
October 19, 2017
ST ANN, Jamaica — A St Ann man who was charged for the stabbing death his ex-girlfriend in Ocho Rios last year has pleaded guilty to murder. Ryan Edwa...
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Damion Crawford, Scott-Mottley sworn in as senators today
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Damion Crawford, Scott-Mottley sworn in as senators today
October 19, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Businessman Damion Crawford and attorney-at-law Donna Scott-Mottley were today sworn in as People's National Party (PNP) senators ...
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Police yet to identify headless body of man with ‘mom’ tattoo
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Police yet to identify headless body of man with ‘mom’ tattoo
October 19, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Denham police are still seeking the public's assistance in identifying the body of a man, believed to have been in his late 20...
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Windies A 127-7 vs Sri Lanka at lunch
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Windies A 127-7 vs Sri Lanka at lunch
October 19, 2017
TRELAWNY, Jamaica— Sri Lanka A Left arm spinner Malinda Pushpakumara in partnership with fast bowlers ripped out the heart of the West Indies A middle...
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Former Reggae Boyz captain named head coach of CT United
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Reggae Boyz captain Shavar Thomas has been appointed Connecticut (CT) United FC 2 head coach for the upcoming season. CT Un...
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Junction main road in St Mary impassable after truck overturns
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists are being advised to expect significant traffic delays along the Junction main road in St Mary due to an overturned truc...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Private sector organisations in seven Caribbean Community (Caricom) states have reaffirmed their commitment to the objectives of t...
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CRH receives scrubs valued at $2m from US apparel company and charities
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48-hour curfew extended in St Andrew South Police Division
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