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JPS dispatches more vehicles, linesmen
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JPS dispatches more vehicles, linesmen
January 2 06:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has commissioned another 270 trucks, other vehicles and equipment along with 470 new linesmen for t...
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UDC fireworks festival signals renewal for Black River
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UDC fireworks festival signals renewal for Black River
January 2 05:45 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—General manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Robert Honeyghan, says the staging of the inaugural fireworks displa...
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Forex: $159.47 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.47 to one US dollar
January 2 04:58 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, January 2, ended trading at $159.47, down 26 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD in 2025 as sales slip
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Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD in 2025 as sales slip
January 2 04:44 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Tesla's sales fell in 2025, the company reported Friday, ceding its position as the world's biggest electric vehicle m...
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Belize announces resumption of shipments of goods to the United States
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Belize announces resumption of shipments of goods to the United States
January 2 04:25 PM
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC)—The Belize Postal Service (BPS) on Friday announced the resumption of all outbound shipments to the United States, effective Ja...
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WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival
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WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival
January 2 03:45 PM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – The 'Fireman' Capleton and ‘Dunce Man’ Jamal electrified fans at Old Pera in St Thomas to ring in the new year at the annual Ango...
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Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, amid pressure
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Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, amid pressure
January 2 03:43 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro on Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but sai...
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
January 2 03:19 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising road users in the eastern parishes of St Mary, Portland as well St Ann to exercise caution...
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Some baby foods rivalling cola for sugar content, dentists say
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Some baby foods rivalling cola for sugar content, dentists say
July 25, 2022
YOUR baby's food not being good for them is the last thing you want to think about, because baby food is supposed to be super healthy, right? But the ...
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Introducing Zamoyan
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Introducing Zamoyan
July 25, 2022
ZAMOYAN Thomas was born January 7, 2022. Likes: She loves to watch Peppa Pig and Cocomelon. She enjoys mom singing and playing with her. Favourites: H...
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Picture Perfect – Belated happy birthday
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Picture Perfect – Belated happy birthday
July 25, 2022
Belated happy birthday Belated happy big six Le'Amir. Mommy and the family love you.
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Choosing a kindergarten that meets the standards
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Choosing a kindergarten that meets the standards
July 13, 2022
WHAT do you look for when choosing a kindergarten, infant school, or early childhood institution (ECI) for your child? Is it just proximity to your ho...
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Development milestones
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Development milestones
July 11, 2022
EVERY child grows and develops at his or her own pace. Still, child development tends to follow a fairly predictable path. Here's what language, socia...
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Picture Perfect – Birthday princess
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Picture Perfect – Birthday princess
July 11, 2022
Honesty Dixon celebrated her birthday on July 3, and this little diva came out in style for her big day. Whether in red or pink, the little princess r...
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From naughty to nice in 5 easy steps
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From naughty to nice in 5 easy steps
July 4, 2022
A little hell-raiser at home can make you wonder if you made the right decision to have kids, and a hell-raiser in the streets can make you cringe in ...
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Sugar and spice
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Sugar and spice
July 4, 2022
TODDLERS are unfiltered when it comes to saying exactly what they observe and mean, but they’re also the sweetest when it comes to expressing emotions...
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Breastfeeding tips for mom
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Breastfeeding tips for mom
July 4, 2022
IF you’re breastfeeding, you’re giving your baby nutrients that will promote growth and health. You might have questions, however, about what foods an...
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Picture Perfect kids
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Picture Perfect kids
June 13, 2022
SAY HI TO GOLDILOCKS Jada-Kaye dressed as Goldilocks and the three bears to represent her school at their literacy fair recently. BELATED HAPPY BIRTHD...
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Sun protection 101
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Sun protection 101
May 30, 2022
IF May was anything to go by, this summer is setting up to be a scorcher, with sweltering days and nights. And as the children prepare for the summer ...
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‘Future High Schoolers’ turn out for Child Month
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‘Future High Schoolers’ turn out for Child Month
May 30, 2022
THE JMMB Group organised an array of activities to celebrate and engage the children attending its New Kingston-based nursery facility for Child Month...
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Birthday boy Amaziah
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Birthday boy Amaziah
May 23, 2022
Amaziah Ethan Nathaniel McDermott celebrated his birthday Friday, May 20, and before the big day he posed in some of his finest fits, which would qual...
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Kids do brunch
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Kids do brunch
May 16, 2022
THE Port Royal Pier came to life on Mother’s Day, May 8, when Sagicor Group Jamaica treated moms to a special five-course meal curated by renowned che...
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Introducing Bassanique
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Introducing Bassanique
May 16, 2022
BASSANIQUE Reid is seven months old. Likes: She loves to watch TV (Cocomelon) and loves to listen to music. Parents’ wish for her future: “In the futu...
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The funny, cheerful Sebastian
All Woman, Parenting
The funny, cheerful Sebastian
April 17, 2022
Sebastian Greyson Dennis is one year and six months old. He was born September 14, 2020. Personality: He’s funny and cheerful. Favourite thing to do: ...
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Introducing Zane
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Introducing Zane
April 17, 2022
ZANE Sewell, aka “Zaneyboy”, was born January 5, 2020 in Mandeville, Manchester. Likes: Zane likes spending time with his dad, and watching Baby Shark...
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COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy may protect babies after birth
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COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy may protect babies after birth
February 21, 2022
COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy can protect babies after they're born and lead to fewer hospitalised infants, a US Government study released last T...
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Safe school reopening – Pt 2
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Safe school reopening – Pt 2
January 17, 2022
EARLY childhood institutions have been allowed to operate for a while, even during the wider school lockdowns, but recently, infant schools have been ...
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‘I saw the signs, I just didn’t understand them’
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‘I saw the signs, I just didn’t understand them’
BY CANDIECE KNIGHT 
April 3, 2021
EVER since he was born, Liam Ford has always been content in his own little world, focusing intensely on whatever interests him. He has never been too...
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Helping your toddler socialise during COVID
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Helping your toddler socialise during COVID
March 14, 2021
Baby Steps THE World Health Organization (WHO) says across the world, due to the spread of COVID-19, children are affected by physical distancing, qua...
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Parents tell whether they would let their children get the COVID vaccine
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Parents tell whether they would let their children get the COVID vaccine
December 14, 2020
Baby Steps APPROXIMATELY 450,000 Jamaicans are to be immunised against COVID-19 next year when the first batch of vaccines is expected to be shipped t...
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Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD in 2025 as sales slip
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