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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The Guyana government says it will distribute a large acreage of mining lands to local small-scale gold miners within the n...
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Portland Health Department rolls out blood pressure screenings for Heart Month
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ST THOMAS, Jamaica — The Portland Health Department has commenced a series of blood pressure screenings across the parish in observance of Heart Month...
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Sister of slain policewoman using foundation to help other gun violence victims
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Nearly four decades after gunmen killed her policewoman sister in the line of duty, Denise Johnston is supporting victims of gun v...
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JTA dismisses ‘fake’ media release claiming 50% salary increase for teachers
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) has dismissed as false a media release being circulated in the public domain claiming a 50 p...
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Mica Moore qualifies for fourth round of monobob
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica’s Mica Moore has advanced to the fourth round of the women’s monobob at the XXV Winter Olympics being held at the Eugenio M...
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Valedictorian sets sights on advancing deaf community advocacy
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact within Jamaica’s deaf community, the 2025 valedictorian of the University of the We...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) has dismissed as false a media release being circulated in the public domain claiming a 50 p...
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JCF warns against fake kidnappings
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is warning against the practice of fake kidnappings. Station Manager at the National Strategi...
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Trinidad’s Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have warned the ...
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Guyana to distribute mining lands to small scale gold miners
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Portland Health Department rolls out blood pressure screenings for Heart Month
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ST THOMAS, Jamaica — The Portland Health Department has commenced a series of blood pressure screenings across the parish in observance of Heart Month...
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Sister of slain policewoman using foundation to help other gun violence victims
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Mica Moore qualifies for fourth round of monobob
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Valedictorian sets sights on advancing deaf community advocacy
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