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‘This was my World Cup’ says Somali ref after UEFA Super Cup
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PARIS, France (AFP)—Somali referee Omar Artan described taking charge of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Sal...
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Colombia rescuers cling to hope as quake survival window closes
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Colombia rescuers cling to hope as quake survival window closes
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CALI, Colombia (AFP)—Rescuers in Colombia made a last-ditch effort to locate earthquake survivors early Thursday, as the critical 72-hour window for f...
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US-indicted Raul Castro reappears after months out of public view
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US-indicted Raul Castro reappears after months out of public view
August 13 10:49 AM
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP)—Veteran Cuban leader Raul Castro appeared in public for the first time in months Thursday, attending an event in Havana to mark the...
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National Farm Queen competition vital to changing perceptions of agriculture, says organiser
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National Farm Queen competition vital to changing perceptions of agriculture, says organiser
August 13 10:41 AM
MAY PEN, Clarendon — Sixty years after its inception, the National Farm Queen Competition is being repositioned for a new generation, with organiser V...
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PNP says Senate president’s CCJ position exemplifies ‘uncaring’ Gov’t
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PNP says Senate president’s CCJ position exemplifies ‘uncaring’ Gov’t
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The People’s National Party (PNP) has expressed deep concern at recent statements by President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson, regarding Jamaica’s ...
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Man dies in crash after allegedly driving wrong way on Williamsfield Highway
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Man dies in crash after allegedly driving wrong way on Williamsfield Highway
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica—A man died as a result of injuries he sustained during a two-vehicle crash on the Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000 near Porus whe...
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Firearm, ammo seized at Petrojam Montego Bay Terminal
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Firearm, ammo seized at Petrojam Montego Bay Terminal
August 13 09:30 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A firearm, several rounds of ammunition and US$1,780 in cash was seized by members of the National Strategic Anti-Gang Division (NSA...
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Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as ‘lies’
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Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as ‘lies’
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TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran's military on Thursday rejected as "lies" remarks by US President Donald Trump claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, sayin...
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US races to reopen Venezuela port as quake deaths top 1,700
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US races to reopen Venezuela port as quake deaths top 1,700
June 29, 2026
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — The United States (US) military raced to reopen a major port in Venezuela to ease aid deliveries on Monday as the deaths fr...
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UN food aid agency welcomes US$800m donation from US
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UN food aid agency welcomes US$800m donation from US
June 17, 2026
ROME, Italy (AFP) — The United Nations (UN) food aid agency, which has been hit hard by steep European and United States (US) funding cuts, on Wednesd...
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New aid shipment from Mexico arrives in Cuba
New aid shipment from Mexico arrives in Cuba
June 7, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — A new shipment of humanitarian aid from Mexico arrived in Cuba on Sunday, as the communist-led island faces a mounting crisis ami...
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WHO, Africa CDC launch US$518m plan to combat Ebola outbreak
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WHO, Africa CDC launch US$518m plan to combat Ebola outbreak
June 5, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union's public health agency launched a US$518-million joint plan on F...
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Cuba receives shipment of rice donated by China as US blockade continues
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Cuba receives shipment of rice donated by China as US blockade continues
May 24, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — A shipment of 15,000 tons of rice donated by the Chinese government to Cuba has arrived at the port of Havana, the island's presi...
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Rubio says Cuba has accepted US offer of US$100 million in aid
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Rubio says Cuba has accepted US offer of US$100 million in aid
May 21, 2026
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Cuba accepted an offer of US$100 million in aid but ...
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US, Cuba held talks on aid offer —  US official
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US, Cuba held talks on aid offer — US official
May 19, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — The United States (US) and Cuba held talks this week on a US offer of $100 million in assistance for the crisis-hit adversary, a ...
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Lifting Cuba blockade ‘simpler’ way to help than aid, says president
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Lifting Cuba blockade ‘simpler’ way to help than aid, says president
May 14, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — The United States (US) should lift its blockade on Cuba rather than offer aid to the struggling island, President Miguel Diaz-Can...
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US ready to provide US$100 million in direct aid to Cubans
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US ready to provide US$100 million in direct aid to Cubans
May 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Trump administration says it is ready to provide US$100 million in direct assistance to the Cuban people, if the...
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Mexico announces new aid shipment to US-blockaded Cuba
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Mexico announces new aid shipment to US-blockaded Cuba
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 11, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that her government was sending a new shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba...
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Missing Cuba-bound aid boats located, crew reported safe
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Missing Cuba-bound aid boats located, crew reported safe
March 28, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Two sailboats that disappeared while taking humanitarian aid from Mexico to Cuba have been located by the Mexican Navy, and the c...
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Aid flotilla arrives in Cuba as US oil blockade bites
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Aid flotilla arrives in Cuba as US oil blockade bites
March 24, 2026
HAVANA,  Cuba (AFP) — The first boat of a flotilla carrying medical supplies, food and solar panels reached Cuba on Tuesday to aid the island as a Uni...
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Mexico sends more aid to Cuba
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Mexico sends more aid to Cuba
February 28, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Two Mexican navy vessels carrying almost 1,200 tons of humanitarian aid arrived in Cuba on Saturday in the second such shipment i...
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No ID needed for hurricane relief packages – MLSS
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No ID needed for hurricane relief packages – MLSS
November 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) says claims circulating on social media that persons are required to present ide...
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Jamaica receives relief items from Guyana
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Jamaica receives relief items from Guyana
November 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica has received a shipment of critical relief items, including tarpaulins, generators and chainsaws from the Republic of Guyan...
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United Nations to assist Jamaican Gov’t in aid distribution
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United Nations to assist Jamaican Gov’t in aid distribution
November 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica has sought assistance from the United Nations in managing the large amounts of donations being sent to t...
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Spice donates building supplies to Bethel Town
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Spice donates building supplies to Bethel Town
November 6, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — International dancehall artiste Spice says she donated building supplies to residents of Bethel Town in Westmoreland on Wednes...
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Holness dismisses claims that former JLP MP hijacked hurricane relief supplies in Westmoreland
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Holness dismisses claims that former JLP MP hijacked hurricane relief supplies in Westmoreland
November 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has dismissed claims made by Member of Parliament (MP) for Westmoreland Central, Dwayne Vaz that ...
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Customs urges donors to coordinate relief shipments through registered charities
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Customs urges donors to coordinate relief shipments through registered charities
November 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is urging individuals who intend to donate large quantities of relief items in response to Hurric...
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Social security ministry to construct temporary shelters for Hurricane Melissa victims
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Social security ministry to construct temporary shelters for Hurricane Melissa victims
November 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has announced plans to provide relief and support to communities most severely affected...
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Aubyn Foundation and partners give back to Westmoreland
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Aubyn Foundation and partners give back to Westmoreland
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November 5, 2025
As parishes in western Jamaica continue to grapple with the effects of Hurricane Melissa, the Aubyn Foundation, along with Ramsay’s Help Desk, former ...
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Golden Krust to provide aid, donations to Jamaica
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Golden Krust to provide aid, donations to Jamaica
October 31, 2025
In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, Golden Krust restaurant group says it is leading an effort in the United States...
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