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Thompson-Herah, Tina Clayton among Jamaican quartet to clash Alfred in 100m at Budapest meet
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Thompson-Herah, Tina Clayton among Jamaican quartet to clash Alfred in 100m at Budapest meet
July 13 10:06 PM
Two-time Olympic double sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is among a quartet of Jamaicans in the women’s 100m at Tuesday’s Gyulai István Memorial ...
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Birthday boy Yamal stands by ‘no fear’ comment ahead of France clash
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Birthday boy Yamal stands by ‘no fear’ comment ahead of France clash
July 13 08:10 PM
DALLAS, United States (AFP) -- Lamine Yamal insisted on Monday he would take no fear into Spain's World Cup semi-final against France as he celebrated...
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Spain ‘favourites’ says Deschamps ahead of World Cup semi-final showdown
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Spain ‘favourites’ says Deschamps ahead of World Cup semi-final showdown
July 13 07:22 PM
DALLAS, United States (AFP) -- France coach Didier Deschamps insisted he still sees Spain as World Cup favourites on Monday ahead of Les Bleus' blockb...
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Gayle takes over at Arnett as JPL coaching shuffle continues
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Gayle takes over at Arnett as JPL coaching shuffle continues
July 13 06:41 PM
Veteran coach Marcel Gayle will be the new head coach of Arnett Gardens following last week's sudden resignation of Phillip Williams. The appointment ...
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Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to fill vacant US Senate seat
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Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to fill vacant US Senate seat
July 13 05:59 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Monday appointed the late Republican senator Lindsey Graham's younger sis...
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July 13 05:45 PM
OSLO, Norway (AFP) -- Around 90,000 people welcomed back Norway's players to Oslo on Monday after they returned home from making a historic run to the...
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First Microcredit Act defendants signal guilty plea
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First Microcredit Act defendants signal guilty plea
July 13 05:21 PM
Two men charged in Jamaica's first prosecution under the Microcredit Act have indicated their intention to plead guilty to the charges. Otis Williams ...
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Attorney Ganga-Singh joins Hamilton’s defence in Williams defamation case
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Attorney Ganga-Singh joins Hamilton’s defence in Williams defamation case
July 13 04:51 PM
Rae Town Division Councillor Rosalie Hamilton is now being represented by attorney Charles Ganga-Singh in the defamation lawsuit brought against her b...
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Caribbean immigration advocates welcome court rejection of Trump’s attempt to deny immigrants bond hearings
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Caribbean immigration advocates welcome court rejection of Trump’s attempt to deny immigrants bond hearings
July 7, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Caribbean immigration advocates have welcomed a United States (US) Federal Court of Appeals’ rejection of President Do...
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El Niño strengthens as Caribbean seas warm, increasing risks of heatwaves — CariCOF
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El Niño strengthens as Caribbean seas warm, increasing risks of heatwaves — CariCOF
July 2, 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) says strengthening El Niño conditions and steadily warming Caribbean waters...
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The Space to Choose: Reflections on Caribbean resilience
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The Space to Choose: Reflections on Caribbean resilience
Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for the Caribbean 
July 1, 2026
As Hurricane Melissa approached Jamaica in October 2025, Mona-Lisa was busy with a desperate, unusual task. To save her family’s only source of income...
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Caribbean women entrepreneurs graduate from PTPA business academy
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Caribbean women entrepreneurs graduate from PTPA business academy
July 1, 2026
The Positioned to Propel Success Academy has celebrated the graduation of its 10th cohort of Caribbean women entrepreneurs at the recent From Vision t...
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Caricom to address issues faced by Rastafarians
June 30, 2026
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (Caricom) will convene a meeting to examine issues affecting Rastafarians across the region, the Gu...
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Caribbean countries rattled by early morning earthquake
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Caribbean countries rattled by early morning earthquake
June 26, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 rattled some Caribbean islands on Friday, the Trinidad-based Seismic Research Ce...
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JACANA unveils platform to improve the future of Caribbean wellness
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JACANA unveils platform to improve the future of Caribbean wellness
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
June 25, 2026
In a move to enhance botanical personal care, therapeutic plant medicines, nature-based experiences and modern apothecaries under one platform, Jamaic...
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Kingston hosts successful 15th Caribbean Urban Forum, advancing the region’s resilience agenda
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Kingston hosts successful 15th Caribbean Urban Forum, advancing the region’s resilience agenda
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — One hundred and seventy participants from across the Caribbean and beyond gathered in Kingston for the 15th Annual Caribbean Urban...
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Latin America and the Caribbean received nearly US$200 billion in FDI last year — ECLAC
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Latin America and the Caribbean received nearly US$200 billion in FDI last year — ECLAC
June 24, 2026
SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) — The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says the region received US$194.2 billion in foreign direc...
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Multiple Caribbean candidates contest New York Democratic Primary
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Multiple Caribbean candidates contest New York Democratic Primary
June 23, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Several Caribbean candidates are on the ballot in the New York Democratic Primary on Tuesday. Among the candidates in ...
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Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean increase by more than 15 per cent
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Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean increase by more than 15 per cent
June 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The value of goods exported from Latin America and the Caribbean grew by 15.7 per cent year-on-year in the first qua...
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US military says two alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ killed in latest strike in Caribbean Sea
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US military says two alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ killed in latest strike in Caribbean Sea
June 22, 2026
MIAMI, United States (CMC) — The Miami-based United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said that two alleged male “narco-terrorists” were killed in a ...
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CDB launches new initiative to advance renewable energy scaling in the region
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CDB launches new initiative to advance renewable energy scaling in the region
June 19, 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has launched a new initiative aimed at helping the Caribbean assess how renewable en...
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Barbados hosts high-level food systems investment forum
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Barbados hosts high-level food systems investment forum
June 17, 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Caribbean agriculture ministers have discussed plans for advancing a capital-first approach to food systems transformatio...
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Jamaicans among 17 naturalised citizens set to be stripped of US citizenship
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Jamaicans among 17 naturalised citizens set to be stripped of US citizenship
June 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC)–Two Jamaicans are among 17 naturalised citizens set to be stripped of their United States (US) citizenship after being...
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PAHO steps up preparedness across Caribbean amid Ebola outbreak in Africa
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PAHO steps up preparedness across Caribbean amid Ebola outbreak in Africa
June 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is intensifying support to countries across the Americas, including the ...
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Jevaughn Gordon named among Ignite Caribbean’s 30 Under 30 Changemakers
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Jevaughn Gordon named among Ignite Caribbean’s 30 Under 30 Changemakers
BY BRIAN PITTER, Observer Reporter, Pitterb@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 28, 2026
For Jevaughn Gordon, being named among Ignite Caribbean’s 30 Under 30 Changemakers is more than an award, it is a reflection of resilience, purpose an...
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Caribbean urged to prepare for heat, drought and rising energy bills
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Caribbean urged to prepare for heat, drought and rising energy bills
May 28, 2026
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — The Principal of the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), Dr David Farrell, on Wednesday warned the regio...
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Strong winds and rough seas expected into the weekend
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Strong winds and rough seas expected into the weekend
May 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A low-level jetstream across the central Caribbean has been generating very strong winds across Jamaica since Tuesday, with foreca...
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Caribbean Week opens in New York on June 1
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Caribbean Week opens in New York on June 1
May 27, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), Albert Bryan Jr, will be part of a high-level Caribbean Tourism O...
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SOS pushing regional expansion with increased shipments
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SOS pushing regional expansion with increased shipments
BY KELLARAY MILES Business reporter milesk@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 22, 2026
Stationery & Office Supplies Limited (SOS) is intensifying its regional expansion strategy as it increases export shipments across the Caribbean and l...
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Hinds to Gov’t: Where is the $100 million for youth cricket?
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Hinds to Gov’t: Where is the $100 million for youth cricket?
May 21, 2026
Opposition Spokesman on Sports, Wavell Hinds has blasted the Government for not honouring its commitment to pour J$100 million into an investment fund...
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