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Caribbean employers urged to invest in workforce development
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — As Caribbean workers face growing challenges in accessing higher education overseas, business leaders say online learning i...
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Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Veteran British sports administrator Craig Reedie, a former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and a key figure ...
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Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
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Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Criminal Records Office is advising the public that there will be temporary changes to operat...
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Several families left homeless by Hurricane Melissa are now on the path to recovery, as a multi-partner initiative moves to constr...
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Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered flooding in parts of St James, leaving several areas submerged. In Amity Hall, located in the L...
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
April 6 12:13 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica added three more medals, two gold and a silver, on Monday morning’s penultimate session at the 53rd Carifta Games at the K...
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Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles tie the knot
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Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles tie the knot
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Jamaican Olympian Junelle Bromfield and American sprinter Noah Lyles officially tied the knot on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at The Conservatory at Black...
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Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal ‘very significant step’
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has studied a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire ...
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SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — Chinese tech giant Huawei's revenue growth slowed last year, its annual report showed Tuesday, as sales of the company's consu...
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Rubio to meet G7 ministers in France on Iran
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet G7 counterparts in France on Friday on the war in Iran, ...
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China backs Iran ‘defending sovereignty’, vows to push for peace
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China backs Iran ‘defending sovereignty’, vows to push for peace
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BEIJING, China (AFP)—China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart on a call Monday that Beijing supports Tehran defending itself agai...
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SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — A gaping sinkhole was visible at a Shanghai construction site on Friday, according to an AFP reporter, a day after dramatic fo...
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GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The United States (US) on Friday urged three-way talks with Russia and China to set new limits on nuclear weapons, after t...
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China, Canada reach ‘landmark’ deal on tariffs, visas
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BEIJING, China (AFP) — Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on a raft of measures from trade to tourism on Frid...
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PARIS, France (AFP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that the United States (US) was "breaking free from international rules" and "...
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HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Leading Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI soared as it went public in Hong Kong on Thursday, a day before riva...
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Holness thanks China for support after Hurricane Melissa
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, has expressed gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its unwavering supp...
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EU slams China dairy duties as ‘unjustified’
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BEIJING, China — Brussels hit back Monday at China slapping duties of up to 42.7 per cent on some dairy products from the European Union (EU), calling...
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Health ministry grateful for support from bilateral partners and NGOs
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has emphasised the importance of support that has come the way of bilateral partners and other...
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Hong Kong in mourning as fire death toll climbs to 146
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HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Crowds of mourners gathered on Sunday across Hong Kong including thousands near the apartment blocks that were engulfed in fl...
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Mexican car industry fears higher tariffs on China will drive its demise
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexico's car assembly industry, one of the biggest in the world, fears US President Donald Trump's tariff war will impede...
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Antigua and China sign agreement for solar powered street lights
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BELÉM, Brazil (CMC) – Antigua and Barbuda has signed an agreement with China for the provision of 1,500 solar-powered street lights and 200 residentia...
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France threatens Shein ban if ‘childlike’ sex dolls reappear
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PARIS, France (AFP) - France's finance minister threatened Monday to ban Shein from the country if the Asian e-commerce giant resumes selling childlik...
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India and China resume direct flights as ties improve
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KOLKATA, India (AFP) -- India and China resumed direct flights on Sunday after a five-year suspension, a move important both for trade and a symbolic ...
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Trump heads to Asia for Xi talks, eyes Kim meeting
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Aboard Air Force One (AF) -- US President Donald Trump headed for Asia on Saturday and high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, sa...
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Alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin extradited from Cuba to US — Mexico gov’t
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — A Chinese citizen accused of trafficking fentanyl has been extradited from Cuba to the United States (US), according to th...
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Cuba nabs suspected Chinese fentanyl kingpin wanted by Mexico, US
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Cuba has arrested a suspected Chinese fentanyl kingpin who escaped from custody in Mexico and is also wanted by the United...
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China and US agree to fresh trade talks
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HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- A Hong Kong arts hub cancelled the revival of an LGBTQ-themed play hours before tickets went on sale on Saturday, the cast s...
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