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Hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards has died
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Hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards has died
February 24 03:18 PM
The local track and field fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the passing of hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards. Edwards died on Monday af...
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St Ann mother toils to build farming legacy
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St Ann mother toils to build farming legacy
February 24 02:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When 42-year-old Kayanne Cole decided to go into farming, she did not know how to properly use a machete. She had never cleared la...
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Warner Bros. says ‘reviewing’ new takeover bid from Paramount
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Warner Bros. says ‘reviewing’ new takeover bid from Paramount
February 24 01:22 PM
NEW YORK (AFP), United States—Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday it has received a revised acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, even as the ...
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UK govt says will release files on ex-prince Andrew
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UK govt says will release files on ex-prince Andrew
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Britain's government committed Tuesday to releasing documents on ex-prince Andrew's past role as a trade envoy, after the...
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Mexico president offers ‘full guarantees’ for safety of World Cup games
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday offered "full guarantees" for the safety of football fans at World Cup games ...
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Holness’ salary increase is tone-deaf, says advocacy group
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Holness’ salary increase is tone-deaf, says advocacy group
February 24 11:01 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Local human rights organisation, Stand Up For Jamaica, is questioning the timing of the decision by Prime Minister Andrew Holness ...
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Jamaica to host Rotary’s annual district conference this April
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Jamaica to host Rotary’s annual district conference this April
February 24 09:55 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hundreds of Rotarians from 10 countries in the northern Caribbean will convene at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston from April...
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Vybz Kartel among five Jamaican artistes to receive proclamation and keys to Broward County
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Vybz Kartel among five Jamaican artistes to receive proclamation and keys to Broward County
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February 24 09:44 AM
Dancehall kingpin Vybz Kartel added another accolade to his growing list of achievements Monday night, when he received the key to Broward County in F...
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Newly minted PSOJ president focused on achieving economic growth
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Newly minted PSOJ president focused on achieving economic growth
February 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Newly minted president of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Patrick Hylton, says economic growth will be an area o...
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HEART/NSTA Trust working to bridge skills gaps in local workforce
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HEART/NSTA Trust working to bridge skills gaps in local workforce
September 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr Taneisha Ingleton, has underscored the importance of the agency’s work in bridging t...
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IMF says Haiti’s economy will stabilise at 1.5% next year
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IMF says Haiti’s economy will stabilise at 1.5% next year
December 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Haiti’s growth is projected to be barely positive in 2025 and will stabil...
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Bahamas central bank says economy to show growth at a slower pace
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Bahamas central bank says economy to show growth at a slower pace
December 3, 2024
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) - The Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBB) says indications are that the domestic economy’s growth trajectory persist, albeit at a ...
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Caribbean economies predicted to grow significantly this year – World Bank
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Caribbean economies predicted to grow significantly this year – World Bank
June 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, (CMC)— The World Bank Tuesday predicted that economic growth in the Caribbean is expected to strengthen to 7.1 per cent this year, with ro...
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Hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards has died
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Hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards has died
February 24, 2026
The local track and field fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the passing of hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards. Edwards died on Monday af...
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St Ann mother toils to build farming legacy
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St Ann mother toils to build farming legacy
February 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When 42-year-old Kayanne Cole decided to go into farming, she did not know how to properly use a machete. She had never cleared la...
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Warner Bros. says ‘reviewing’ new takeover bid from Paramount
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Warner Bros. says ‘reviewing’ new takeover bid from Paramount
February 24, 2026
NEW YORK (AFP), United States—Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday it has received a revised acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, even as the ...
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UK govt says will release files on ex-prince Andrew
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UK govt says will release files on ex-prince Andrew
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Britain's government committed Tuesday to releasing documents on ex-prince Andrew's past role as a trade envoy, after the...
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Mexico president offers ‘full guarantees’ for safety of World Cup games
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Mexico president offers ‘full guarantees’ for safety of World Cup games
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday offered "full guarantees" for the safety of football fans at World Cup games ...
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