Olivier Shield to be played on January 7
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Olivier Shield to be played on January 7
December 26 05:13 PM
The much-anticipated Olivier Shield clash between St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and Excelsior High will be played on Wednesday, January ...
A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
December 26 05:08 PM
From a once in a lifetime hurricane to a historic third term for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), a 30-year low in murders, and the major flop by the R...
Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
December 26 03:37 PM
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon and unlawful possession of ammunition following ...
Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
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Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
December 26 02:28 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A restaurant worker and long-time Izizzi player is celebrating a $2.8 million jackpot win after winning the Greek Gods game. A ded...
Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
December 26 02:19 PM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana’s non-oil economy grew by 13.8 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year economic report. Touris...
Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
December 26 12:58 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...

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Tropical Storm Ophelia forms in the Atlantic
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Tropical Storm Ophelia forms in the Atlantic
October 8, 2017
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Tropical Storm Ophelia formed in the Atlantic on Monday, swirling in the open sea and not yet representing a threat to la...
Section of Bustamante Highway to be closed tomorrow
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Section of Bustamante Highway to be closed tomorrow
October 8, 2017
CLARENDON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising motorists that a section of the Bustamante Highway in Clarendon will be closed betwee...
Trump’s migration demands throw Dreamer deal into doubt
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Trump’s migration demands throw Dreamer deal into doubt
October 8, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump has cast serious doubt on the future of 690,000 US residents brought illegally to the country...
US to end Obama climate plan — Trump environment chief
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US to end Obama climate plan — Trump environment chief
October 8, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The head of the US Environmental Protection Agency said Monday that President Donald Trump's administration will mov...
‘Time to step up or shut up’, says PNP’s Alexis
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‘Time to step up or shut up’, says PNP’s Alexis
October 8, 2017
ST MARY, Jamaica — People's National Party's (PNP) candidate fo St Mary South Eastern, Dr Shane Alexis, insists that Jamaica can't be fixed from one's...
Better marriages make for healthier hearts — study
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Better marriages make for healthier hearts — study
October 8, 2017
PARIS, France (AFP) — Men whose marriages grow stronger over the years have healthier cholesterol and blood pressure than peers whose unions fall apar...
J’cans encouraged to use LED lights
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J’cans encouraged to use LED lights
October 8, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Finance and the Public Service Minister, Audley Shaw, is encouraging more Jamaicans to utilise light-emitting diode (LED) bu...
Saudi woman booked for driving before lifting of ban
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Saudi woman booked for driving before lifting of ban
October 8, 2017
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Saudi police have penalised a woman filmed driving a car, a spokesman said Monday, warning against violations of a ban on...
Police release driver after crash near London museums
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Police release driver after crash near London museums
October 7, 2017
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — A man arrested after his car ploughed into pedestrians in London's museum district, injuring 11 people and sparking fea...
20-y-o woman missing since Friday
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20-y-o woman missing since Friday
October 7, 2017
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — The police are reporting that a 20-year-old woman, Abby-Gayle Hall, is missing. Hall, who was last seen on Friday, is of Golden S...
Role of JPs to be strengthened – Chuck
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Role of JPs to be strengthened – Chuck
October 7, 2017
MANDEVILLE, Jamaica (JIS) — As part of the ongoing justice reform initiatives as well as the changing demands of the communities within which Justices...
VP Pence exits game after anthem protest
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VP Pence exits game after anthem protest
October 7, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US Vice President Mike Pence walked out of an Indianapolis Colts game Sunday when some players kneeled for the natio...
Cops seize shipment of cocaine worth over $24m
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Cops seize shipment of cocaine worth over $24m
October 7, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Members of the Jamaica Customs Contraband Enforcement Team (CET) and officers from the Narcotics Division of the Jamaica Constabul...

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