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Jamaican-American congresswoman says firing of US Attorney General ‘long overdue’
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NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette D Clarke, has welcomed the dismissal of United States Attorney Gen...
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Pepsi to partner with Yard Mas Carnival for 4th consecutive year
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Pepsi Jamaica has announced that it will continue its partnership with Yard Mas Carnival for the 2026 season, marking the fourth c...
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Jamaica rises to 49th in World Happiness Report
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has climbed to 49th place in the World Happiness Report 2026, up from 73rd last year. According to the study , the island ...
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The 20 Greatest Personalities in Rocksteady
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Alton Ellis, the soulful singer whose songs defined the 1966-68 rocksteady era, has been named number one on the Observer Online's 60 Greatest Rockste...
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Nine-year-old drowns after trying to retrieve ball in St Elizabeth tank
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April 3 10:21 AM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A nine-year-old boy is suspected to have drowned in a tank at his home in Long Hill district, St Elizabeth on Thursday. Police...
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Barbados described as one of safest destinations in the Caribbean and the Americas
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Barbados described as one of safest destinations in the Caribbean and the Americas
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The chief executive officer of  the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, Andrea Franklin, says the international recognition o...
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Easter masses cancelled in Dubai because of war
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Easter masses cancelled in Dubai because of war
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — All masses in Dubai have been cancelled because of the Middle East war, two Catholic churches in the United Arab E...
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OECS signs MoU advancing innovation and digital transformation
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OECS signs MoU advancing innovation and digital transformation
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CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) – The St Lucia-based Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission says it has formalised a strategic partnershi...
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Family scuffles bring relatives before court
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Family scuffles bring relatives before court
October 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several matters were before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday stemming from scuffles amongst families. In one ins...
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Neighbour declines mediation in shared electricity quarrel
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Neighbour declines mediation in shared electricity quarrel
July 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two neighbours who are before the court for a disagreement stemming from electricity they share at a premises rejected an offer to...
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St Andrew man discharged following mediation in assault case
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St Andrew man discharged following mediation in assault case
May 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A St Andrew man who was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm, was on Tuesday formally discharged with a verdict of not gui...
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Vendor slapped with gun and assault charges
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Vendor slapped with gun and assault charges
January 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A vendor of Majesty Gardens in Kingston has been charged with several offences following an incident in his community on Thursday,...
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Feuding neighbours referred to restorative justice
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Feuding neighbours referred to restorative justice
January 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 69-year-old man accused of assaulting his neighbour was referred to restorative justice when he appeared before the Kingston and...
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Trial date set for woman accused of assaulting minor and stealing his phone
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Trial date set for woman accused of assaulting minor and stealing his phone
January 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A woman who allegedly assaulted a minor and took his phone was given a trial date when she appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew ...
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Resident’s assault case against security guard dismissed in court
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Resident’s assault case against security guard dismissed in court
November 20, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A dispute between a female resident of a housing complex and the property’s security guard took centre stage in the Kingston and S...
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Tyre repairman facing charges after allegedly beating, robbing woman in her home
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Tyre repairman facing charges after allegedly beating, robbing woman in her home
October 12, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica —   A tyre repairman of Sandy Bay, Hanover has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and robbery with violence after he a...
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Man accused of breaking into house, stealing $2,000
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Man accused of breaking into house, stealing $2,000
July 2, 2024
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A man who reportedly broke into a house in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, assaulted a woman and then escaped with $2,000 has be...
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NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette D Clarke, has welcomed the dismissal of United States Attorney Gen...
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Pepsi to partner with Yard Mas Carnival for 4th consecutive year
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Jamaica rises to 49th in World Happiness Report
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has climbed to 49th place in the World Happiness Report 2026, up from 73rd last year. According to the study , the island ...
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The 20 Greatest Personalities in Rocksteady
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Nine-year-old drowns after trying to retrieve ball in St Elizabeth tank
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