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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
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NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette  Clarke has collaborated with New York Congressman Michael Lawler i...
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens moved up three places to fifth in the points table despite playing out a 1-1 draw with Dunbeholden FC in their resc...
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
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Government will continue the annual withdrawal of $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) for budgetary support which has been made more c...
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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
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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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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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LONDON, United Kingdom -- Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape. The 32-year-old, who now plays for...
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
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February 12 05:53 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -Jamaica's Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) has been lauded as a regional best practice in child labour ...
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
February 12 05:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a bid to maintain the gains made by the security forces in reducing crime, particulalry murders, the Ministry of National Secur...
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
February 12 05:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, February 12, ended at $157.92, up 91 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily ex...
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Mavado’s son’s murder conviction quashed by Court of Appeal
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Mavado’s son’s murder conviction quashed by Court of Appeal
March 7, 2025
The Court of Appeal has quashed the murder convictions and sentences of Dantay Brooks, son of dancehall entertainer David 'Mavado' Brooks, and his co-...
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Curfew imposed in Cassava Piece, St Andrew
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Curfew imposed in Cassava Piece, St Andrew
November 8, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew which has been imposed in Cassava Piece, St Andrew will remain in effect until 6:00 pm, Sunday, November 10. The ...
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48-hour curfew extended in Cassava Piece
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48-hour curfew extended in Cassava Piece
October 12, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in sections of Cassava Piece, Kingston 8 on Thursday has been extended for another 48 hours. T...
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48-hour curfew imposed in Cassava Piece
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48-hour curfew imposed in Cassava Piece
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in a section of Cassava Piece, Kingston 8 beginning 6:00 pm on Thursday. The curfew will remain ...
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UPDATE: Police identify woman killed in Cassava Piece shooting
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October 10, 2024
ST ANDREW, Jamaica— The police have identified a woman who was shot and killed on Wednesday at a bar in Cassava Piece, St Andrew. She is 28-year-old K...
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WATCH: Woman dead after six shot in Cassava Piece, St Andrew
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WATCH: Woman dead after six shot in Cassava Piece, St Andrew
October 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Six people were shot, one fatally, in a gun attack at a shop in Cassava Piece, St Andrew on Wednesday night. It is understood that...
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Leon Bailey gives back to home community with back-to-school treat
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Leon Bailey gives back to home community with back-to-school treat
September 1, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Scores of children benefitted from a back-to-school treat hosted by Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey in his hometown town Cassava Pi...
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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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