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World sees second hottest May as Europe faces ‘new normal’—EU monitor
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World sees second hottest May as Europe faces ‘new normal’—EU monitor
June 9 09:47 PM
PARIS, France(AFP)—The world experienced its second-hottest May on record, with Europe baking under an unusually early heatwave as climate extremes be...
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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US
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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US
June 9 09:20 PM
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AFP)—Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and prevented fro...
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Bill Gates faces questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties
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Bill Gates faces questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was set to face questioning Wednesday from US lawmakers over his relationship with lat...
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US teen Karmelo Anthony gets 35 years after conviction in stabbing death
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US teen Karmelo Anthony gets 35 years after conviction in stabbing death
June 9 08:36 PM
Texas teen Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison Tuesday, just hours after being found guilty of murder in the death of a fellow high sc...
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WATCH: ‘We not leaving Parottee’
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WATCH: ‘We not leaving Parottee’
Residents of hurricane-ravaged seaside community respond to Gov’t relocation plan
June 9 08:28 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—Some residents of the Hurricane Melissa ravaged seaside community of Parottee are adamant that they will not leave the area foll...
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Purkiss sounds alarm over falling cruise passenger arrivals
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Purkiss sounds alarm over falling cruise passenger arrivals
June 9 08:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and Linkages Andrea Purkiss has accused Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett of remaining “completely...
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US Congress approves $70 billion for Trump immigration crackdown
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US Congress approves $70 billion for Trump immigration crackdown
June 9 07:45 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The United States (US) Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion bill funding President Donald Trump's hardline immigra...
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Catherine Hall Health Centre reopens following Hurricane Melissa closure
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Catherine Hall Health Centre reopens following Hurricane Melissa closure
June 9 07:41 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica— The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) has announced the reopening of the Catherine Hall Health Centre in St James following ...
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JPS Foundation covers industrial technology CSEC exam fee for over 300 students
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JPS Foundation covers industrial technology CSEC exam fee for over 300 students
April 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —   With CSEC examinations set to begin in May, the JPS Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to education by covering exam fees ...
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
April 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family She...
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ROOFS programme brings tangible relief to Westmoreland communities
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ROOFS programme brings tangible relief to Westmoreland communities
February 20, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Beneficiaries in Westmoreland received their Restoration of Owner-Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) grants on Thursday, marking...
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Solidarity grant programme underway
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Solidarity grant programme underway
December 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica –The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) recently hosted a Solidarity Fair at Don’s Auto World in Black River, bringing cr...
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Two women further their dreams with FHCCU scholarship and grant
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Two women further their dreams with FHCCU scholarship and grant
October 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — For Gayon Stewart and Renae McEachron, the scholarship and grant from First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union Limited (FHC) and i...
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JLP promises $100,000 grant for SLB students meeting loan obligations
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JLP promises $100,000 grant for SLB students meeting loan obligations
August 24, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — As the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) launched its manifesto at a mass rally in the historic Sam Sharpe Square, Finance Minister Fayva...
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$535m in back-to-school grant support for PATH beneficiaries
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$535m in back-to-school grant support for PATH beneficiaries
August 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Approximately $535 million will be disbursed to Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries ahead o...
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Grants ‘boost’ for HEART/NSTA Trust STEM graduates
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Grants ‘boost’ for HEART/NSTA Trust STEM graduates
March 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -Commencing next month HEART/NSTA Trust graduates in level-four Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related cour...
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Gov’t allocates $315 m to carry out roof repairs to houses impacted by Beryl – Holness
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Gov’t allocates $315 m to carry out roof repairs to houses impacted by Beryl – Holness
January 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a $315 million grant for the most vulnerable households to assist with repairs to roof...
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Caribbean Culture Fund information session on US$250k in available grants set for April 15
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Caribbean Culture Fund information session on US$250k in available grants set for April 15
April 9, 2024
HAITI – The Caribbean Culture Fund (CCF) is inviting creatives to an information session on its first round of available grants. The session is schedu...
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World sees second hottest May as Europe faces ‘new normal’—EU monitor
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World sees second hottest May as Europe faces ‘new normal’—EU monitor
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PARIS, France(AFP)—The world experienced its second-hottest May on record, with Europe baking under an unusually early heatwave as climate extremes be...
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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US
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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AFP)—Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and prevented fro...
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Bill Gates faces questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties
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Bill Gates faces questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties
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US teen Karmelo Anthony gets 35 years after conviction in stabbing death
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US teen Karmelo Anthony gets 35 years after conviction in stabbing death
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Texas teen Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison Tuesday, just hours after being found guilty of murder in the death of a fellow high sc...
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WATCH: ‘We not leaving Parottee’
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WATCH: ‘We not leaving Parottee’
Residents of hurricane-ravaged seaside community respond to Gov’t relocation plan
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