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Guyanese singer Nesta, a many-time Calypso Queen in her country, continues the quest to make her name in dancehall music with Ride , a song produced b...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in th...
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Venezuelan prisoners smile to hear of Maduro’s fall
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NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
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ST MARY, Jamaica—A man and a woman are now in custody following the seizure of a firearm in Spicy Grove, Oracabessa in St Mary, on Saturday, January 1...
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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January 10 01:40 PM
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom -- Antoine Semenyo scored on his Manchester City debut as the Ghana forward's new side crushed Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup th...
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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January 10 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
January 10 01:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policewoman is now receiving medical treatment at hospital after she was mowed down by a taxi operator on Friday afternoon at th...
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Windies crash – South Africa clinch series with 67-run win
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Windies crash – South Africa clinch series with 67-run win
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May 28, 2010
ROSEAU, Dominica (AP) -- Fastbowler Morne Morkel grabbed 4-21 yesterday as South Africa sealed a series win over West Indies with a 67-run victory in ...
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South African students sneak in to watch Brazil train
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South African students sneak in to watch Brazil train
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May 28, 2010
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) -- Brazil players are keeping their distance from the team's fans during their World Cup preparations in South Africa,...
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Roger Milla’s criticism ruffles Eto’o
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Roger Milla’s criticism ruffles Eto’o
May 28, 2010
PARIS, France (AFP) — Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o yesterday questioned his participation at the World Cup finals after criticism from former compatr...
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New Bowens a step closer to Major League glory
Oshane Tobias 
May 28, 2010
GAYLE, Clarendon — Leaders New Bowens FC inched one step closer to lifting the Clarendon Captain's Bakery Major League after they opened up a four-poi...
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‘Issues’ keep Simmons out of selection, says Butts
CMC 
May 28, 2010
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — West Indies selection chief Clyde Butts says discarded all-rounder Lendl Simmons needs to return to the drawing board to sort...
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US to play Brazil in New Jersey in August
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May 28, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, USA (AP) -- The United States will play Brazil in a friendly on August 10 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey,...
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Brazil arrive, ask fans to stay away
May 27, 2010
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Brazil arrived at the World Cup yesterday saying they will be less friendly to fans and the media as they were four years ago. The...
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Harbour View off to Antigua friendly
May 27, 2010
FRESH on the heels of securing their third lien on the Digicel Premier League (DPL) trophy, Harbour View FC will travel to Antigua this afternoon for ...
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Salt Spring rally for point against Fogo
PAUL A REID Observer writer 
May 27, 2010
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Salt Spring United came back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 against Fogo United in a St James Football Association's Claro ...
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UEFA moves to curb lavish spending by clubs
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May 27, 2010
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA passed rules designed to curb European clubs' excessive spending and end an era of so-called "financial doping". UEFA's ...
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JBBC seeks new date for fight card
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JBBC seeks new date for fight card
May 27, 2010
THE Jamaica Boxing Board of Control (JBBC) is now seeking an alternate date to stage the much anticipated 'Hands of Gold Fight Series' event at Liquan...
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Trott’s biggie puts England on top
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May 27, 2010
LONDON, England (AFP) — Jonathan Trott's 175 not out against Bangladesh here yesterday saw the England batsman achieve at the first attempt what some ...
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Ivanovic bows out of French Open
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Ivanovic bows out of French Open
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May 27, 2010
PARIS, France (AFP) — Former champion Ana Ivanovic and super-senior Kimiko Date Krumm saw their French Open hopes fizzle out at rain-ravaged Roland Ga...
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Essien ruled out of W’Cup with knee injury
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May 27, 2010
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana midfielder Michael Essien was ruled out of the World Cup yesterday after failing to recover from a knee injury. The Chelsea ...
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Jamaica slip, but remain in charge of CFU
May 27, 2010
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Jamaica remained the highest-ranked team in the Caribbean Football Union, according to the latest men's rankings relea...
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Warner unsure about cabinet post
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Warner unsure about cabinet post
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May 27, 2010
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Jack Warner says he faces a difficult decision about his future, following re-election to the Trinidad & Tobago Parlia...
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CTL adjusts post times for Lotto Classic raceday
May 27, 2010
HORSERACING promoters Caymanas Track Limited (CTL), in association with raceday sponsors Supreme Ventures Limited, has brought post times for tomorrow...
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Weakened WI could concede series
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Weakened WI could concede series
May 27, 2010
ROSEAU, Dominica (AFP) — South Africa will look to exploit a weakened West Indies side, and clinch an unbeatable lead in their One-day International s...
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James at the double in Holland’s 5-2 win
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May 26, 2010
DAVIS PEN, Trelawny -- Collin James scored twice as Holland United scored a big come-from-behind 5-2 win over Upsetter at Davis Pen in their Trelawny ...
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T&T to host matches; WICB pulls Sabina
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May 26, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The West Indies Cricket Board has pulled the One-Day International and Test match from Jamaica, in the wake of the ongoin...
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Semenya’s return put on hold
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Semenya’s return put on hold
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May 26, 2010
MADRID (AP) — Caster Semenya's return to racing has been put on hold after an international track meet in Zaragoza was cancelled because of a budget s...
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Summerbell Jnr dominates Dover meet
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Summerbell Jnr dominates Dover meet
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May 26, 2010
DAVID Summerbell Jnr, driving his Mitsubishi Evolution 2200, dominated the first of three Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC) meet at Dover on ...
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