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St Mary man cleared of assault charge stemming from political dispute
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St Mary man cleared of assault charge stemming from political dispute
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ST MARY, Jamaica — A People’s National Party (PNP) supporter from Annotto Bay in St Mary who was accused of assaulting a man during campaigning ahead ...
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Food price slump pushes Jamaica’s inflation lower in February
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Food price slump pushes Jamaica’s inflation lower in February
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Consumer prices in Jamaica fell in February as a sharp drop in vegetable prices pushed down food costs, offering temporary relief ...
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Trump vows to ‘take’ Cuba as island reels from oil embargo
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Trump vows to ‘take’ Cuba as island reels from oil embargo
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HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump vowed Monday to "take" Cuba as the communist island plunged into darkness under a total...
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Police commissioner warns against complacency amid continued fall in murders
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has cautioned officers and commanders across the country against complacency, urging continued ...
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Johnson Smith to lead engagements with foreign envoys for Diplomatic Days 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, will this week convene Diplomatic Days 2026, bringing to...
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Forex: $158.23 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, March 16, ended trading at $158.23, up by 7 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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AFUWI to honour Holness with Legacy Award
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AFUWI to honour Holness with Legacy Award
March 16 04:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (AFUWI) will pay tribute to Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness with th...
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Lethal yellowing disease confirmed in Dominica
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ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — Dominica has confirmed the presence of lethal yellowing disease, a highly destructive disease of coconut and ornamental palms...
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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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US urges new three-way nuclear deal with Russia and China
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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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Health ministry grateful for support from bilateral partners and NGOs
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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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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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India and China resume direct flights as ties improve
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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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China and US agree to fresh trade talks
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Hong Kong LGBTQ play axed after complaints it ‘defames’ city
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Shein picks France for its first permanent stores
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PARIS, France (AFP) — Asian fast-fashion giant Shein said Wednesday it had picked France to open its first permanent physical stores in November. The ...
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