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Three dead in latest US strike on alleged drug boat, says Pentagon
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February 20 09:08 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US forces on Friday launched a strike against alleged drug traffickers in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people,...
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Holness to accept substantial salary increase
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Holness to accept substantial salary increase
February 20 08:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that he will accept the substantial salary increase implemented under the 2023 compens...
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Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement
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February 20 07:37 PM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement and will return to professional boxing after his exhibition fight with...
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Trump signs document imposing 10 per cent global tariff, ‘effective almost immediately’
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - President Donald Trump imposed on Friday an additional 10 per cent tariff on imports into the United States (US) aft...
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Seven vie for Miss George Alleyne Hall (UWI) title
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Seven vie for Miss George Alleyne Hall (UWI) title
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - Seven young ladies are lined up to compete for the Miss George Alleyne Hall title come March 7. According to Coordinator and Hall ...
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$1.08b  allocated to upgrade TAJ revenue system
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$1.08b allocated to upgrade TAJ revenue system
February 20 07:04 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A sum of $1.08 billion has been allocated in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure for upgrading Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ’...
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Two cops charged in connection to murder, firearms investigation
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Two cops charged in connection to murder, firearms investigation
February 20 07:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two serving members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and a 19-year-old man have been charged after they were reportedly hel...
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Market Bag: Tomatoes now $50 as Floyd Green shops at ‘Curry’
February 20 06:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- As Jamaica continues its recovery from Hurricane Melissa, prices for agricultural produce at Coronation Market in Kingston are tr...
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A new batch of files, mostly secret Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) records, related to the November 1963 assassin...
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White House OKs report warning climate change caused by humans
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White House OKs report warning climate change caused by humans
November 2, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US government released Friday a major scientific report that says climate change is "extremely likely" to be cau...
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Farmers to get help from ministry – JC Hutchinson
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Farmers to get help from ministry – JC Hutchinson
November 2, 2017
ST JAMES, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, JC Hutchinson, says the ministr...
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Sterling rises in Guardiola’s esteem
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Sterling rises in Guardiola’s esteem
November 2, 2017
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) — Raheem Sterling has been told that improving his goal scoring record is the key to securing his long-term Mancheste...
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Exciting matchups as FLOW Super Cup kicks off next Friday
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Exciting matchups as FLOW Super Cup kicks off next Friday
November 2, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The fourth edition of the rich and prestigious ISSA FLOW Super Cup will kick off on Friday, November 10 and continue on Saturday, ...
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Florida woman arrested for ‘drunk-driving’ a horse
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Florida woman arrested for ‘drunk-driving’ a horse
November 2, 2017
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — After one drink too many, a four-legged animal might seem a better option than a four-wheeled vehicle. But sadly for one ...
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Twitter steps up security after Trump account cut off
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November 2, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Twitter said it had boosted security measures Friday in response to a rogue employee's move cutting off Donald Trump...
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‘We need to do more’ about misinformation, Google says
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‘We need to do more’ about misinformation, Google says
November 2, 2017
DUBLIN, Ireland (AFP) — A top Google executive has said the US Internet giant has to do more to crack down on illegal content and misinformation, afte...
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Court delays decision on Lasco/Medimpex/Pfizer patent issue
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Court delays decision on Lasco/Medimpex/Pfizer patent issue
November 2, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Announcement of the amount in damages that should be paid by global pharmaceutical company Pfizer to local distributors Lasco and ...
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Jack Warner files appeal against extradition ruling
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Jack Warner files appeal against extradition ruling
November 2, 2017
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Former vice-president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Jack “Austin” Warner, has filed an application ...
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TAJ lauded for implementing reforms to improve compliance
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TAJ lauded for implementing reforms to improve compliance
November 2, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Finance and the Public Service State Minister, Fayval Williams, has lauded Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) for implementing...
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INDECOM investigating death of pig farmer
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INDECOM investigating death of pig farmer
November 2, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) says it is investigating the fatal shooting of 23-year-old, pig farmer, Mic...
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US must ‘tell truth’ on alleged Cuba attacks — foreign minister
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US must ‘tell truth’ on alleged Cuba attacks — foreign minister
November 2, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Cuba's foreign minister on Thursday accused anyone claiming attacks took place against US diplomats in Havana of "de...
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Education ministry issues policy guideline on SIMS
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Education ministry issues policy guideline on SIMS
November 2, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has issued a policy guideline for schools that are acquiring a third-party ...
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Guyana to host consultations on marijuana use
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Guyana to host consultations on marijuana use
November 2, 2017
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana will host a consultation on the use of marijuana on Monday as part of the efforts by Caribbean Community (CARICOM) g...
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NWA works cause restrictions on Papine to Redlight District roadway
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NWA works cause restrictions on Papine to Redlight District roadway
November 2, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Traffic restrictions will be in effect, starting immediately, along the main road from Papine to Redlight District in St Andrew as...
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Prosecutors battle for longer Pistorius sentence
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Prosecutors battle for longer Pistorius sentence
November 2, 2017
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — South African prosecutors will argue Friday for Oscar Pistorius to be given a longer jail sentence, saying the six ...
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Weekend rainfall forecast across island – Met Service
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Weekend rainfall forecast across island – Met Service
November 2, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Forecast models are projecting increased rainfall across Jamaica for the weekend due to a trough currently affecting the Caribbean...
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Canada slaps sanctions on 52 in Russia, Venezuela, S Sudan
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Canada slaps sanctions on 52 in Russia, Venezuela, S Sudan
November 2, 2017
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canada imposed sanctions Friday against 52 people in three countries for human rights abuses and corruption under a new law ena...
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Ninjaman’s chest pain halts murder trial
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Ninjaman’s chest pain halts murder trial
November 2, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — OBSERVER ONLINE has learnt that the murder trial involving veteran dancehall DJ Ninjaman came to an abrupt halt this afternoon aft...
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Govt signs MoU to align education with labour market
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Govt signs MoU to align education with labour market
November 2, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and the Public/Private Sector Partnership in Education Committee have signe...
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IMF sanctions Venezuela for failing to provide economic data
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IMF sanctions Venezuela for failing to provide economic data
November 2, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The International Monetary Fund sanctioned Venezuela on Friday for failing to provide economic data as required of a...
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