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Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension
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Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension
May 16 04:51 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP)—Israel launched a massive series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite an extension of the truce between the tw...
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Westmoreland health authorities heighten hantavirus surveillance
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Westmoreland health authorities heighten hantavirus surveillance
May 16 04:12 PM
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica—Health authorities in Westmoreland are maintaining heightened surveillance amid regional concerns about hantavirus, even though J...
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ATL Automotive wins legal fight over alleged faulty vehicle repair
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ATL Automotive wins legal fight over alleged faulty vehicle repair
May 16 04:09 PM
The Supreme Court in Kingston has ruled in favour of ATL Automotive in a lawsuit brought by a customer who alleged that the company failed to replace ...
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Trump, Nigeria claim killing of Islamic State group leader
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Trump, Nigeria claim killing of Islamic State group leader
May 16 04:07 PM
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP)—A senior Islamic State group leader, described as "the most active terrorist in the world", has been killed in a joint operation ...
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Jamaica developing menopause/andropause policy
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Jamaica developing menopause/andropause policy
May 16 03:20 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica is in the final stages of developing a dedicated menopause and andropause policy which will guide the governance of men and ...
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‘Bunny’ on the double as City beat West Ham to cap WSL title-winning campaign
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‘Bunny’ on the double as City beat West Ham to cap WSL title-winning campaign
May 16 02:39 PM
Manchester City defeated West Ham 4-1 on Saturday to claim the Women's Super League (WSL) trophy with Jamaican striker Khadijah 'Bunny' Shaw scoring t...
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Keller Williams gives back on RED Day
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Keller Williams gives back on RED Day
May 16 02:34 PM
Kingston, Jamaica— Worldwide, operations paused on Thursday across offices of Keller Williams as the organisation observed its annual RED Day, a power...
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Police urge caution on roads after pedestrian killed in Huddersfield crash
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Police urge caution on roads after pedestrian killed in Huddersfield crash
May 16 01:19 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica—Huddersfield main road claimed another life on Thursday, May 14, after a pedestrian was struck by a motor truck. Dead is 28-year-old ...
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
February 12, 2026
With its revenues severely imperiled by Hurricane Melissa, the Government is looking to raise $29.4 billion in new taxes in the 2026-2027 fiscal year....
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WHO says sugary drinks, alcohol getting cheaper, should be taxed more
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WHO says sugary drinks, alcohol getting cheaper, should be taxed more
January 13, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) —Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to h...
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WHO calls for increase in health taxes to save lives
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WHO calls for increase in health taxes to save lives
July 2, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday urged countries to massively increase the price of tobacco, alcohol and s...
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Bootleg alcohol kills 124 in Turkey this year, says state news agency
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Bootleg alcohol kills 124 in Turkey this year, says state news agency
February 17, 2025
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) -- At least 124 people have died in Ankara and Istanbul in the past six weeks after drinking bootleg alcohol, and dozens more a...
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NCDA  issues warning about alcohol misuse
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NCDA issues warning about alcohol misuse
January 26, 2025
With new evidence showing a direct link between alcohol consumption and cancer, the  National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) has issued a stark warning ...
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Parents urged to steer children away from alcohol
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Parents urged to steer children away from alcohol
January 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Principal Director in the Prevention, Public Education and Treatment Branch at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Collette...
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Persons reminded not to drink alcohol while operating motor vehicles
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Persons reminded not to drink alcohol while operating motor vehicles
December 24, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Persons are being reminded not to drink alcohol while they are operating motor vehicles, as many crashes occur during the Christma...
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J Wray & Nephew expands portfolio with distribution of Courvoisier
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J Wray & Nephew expands portfolio with distribution of Courvoisier
November 1, 2024
J Wray & Nephew Limited, whose parent company Campari Group acquired Courvoisier earlier this year, will now further enhance its premium spirits offer...
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Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension
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Westmoreland health authorities heighten hantavirus surveillance
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Westmoreland health authorities heighten hantavirus surveillance
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ATL Automotive wins legal fight over alleged faulty vehicle repair
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ATL Automotive wins legal fight over alleged faulty vehicle repair
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Trump, Nigeria claim killing of Islamic State group leader
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Trump, Nigeria claim killing of Islamic State group leader
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LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP)—A senior Islamic State group leader, described as "the most active terrorist in the world", has been killed in a joint operation ...
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Jamaica developing menopause/andropause policy
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