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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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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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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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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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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
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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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100 years strong with no fuss
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100 years strong with no fuss
Centenarian credits humility, church for long life
March 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — One hundred years of life is no easy feat. And for that accomplishment, centenarian Violet May Bryan is giving gratitude to God fo...
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Centenarian credits faith in God for long life
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Centenarian credits faith in God for long life
January 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- At 102 years old, St Thomas centenarian, Eliza Cooper, has a mind as sharp as a razor, and will mention in any conversation that it...
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Jimmy Carter centennial: A US president turns 100
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Jimmy Carter centennial: A US president turns 100
September 30, 2024
PLAINS, United States (AFP) -- The military flyover is ready, the songs have been rehearsed: Plains, Georgia is waiting to celebrate Jimmy Carter's 10...
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WATCH: Cheerful giver Lena Walker celebrates 104th birthday with family
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September 24, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Those close to Lena Maude Walker describe the retired nurse as a spirited woman who brings joy to others through giving. It’s perh...
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WATCH: David Williams turns 103
July 23, 2024
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Centenarian David Williams turned 103 on July 13 and was celebrated by family and friends last Sunday at Tom’s Hope where he was h...
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
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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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