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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
December 17 03:31 PM
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17 01:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
December 17 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
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Two killed, police searching for third suspect in teacher abduction
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Two killed, police searching for third suspect in teacher abduction
May 14, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica – Police are calling for information on an alleged escaped kidnapper following an operation to rescue an abducted teacher that left t...
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Firearm, ammo seized in Hanover
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Firearm, ammo seized in Hanover
April 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Sig Sauer P320 pistol, along with six 9mm cartridges, was seized by the police in Brissett district, Lucea, Hanover, on Monday. R...
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Canadian dies in suspected drowning at Negril hotel
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Canadian dies in suspected drowning at Negril hotel
February 8, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica – The Hanover police say they are currently treating the death of a Canadian guest at a RIU hotel property in Negril, Hanover, on Fri...
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Former LMAJ president pays tribute to Hanover custos found dead
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Former LMAJ president pays tribute to Hanover custos found dead
February 6, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica — Immediate past president of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica, Hanover Chapter, Glenroy Clarke has paid tribute to the lat...
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WATCH: More traffic police for Lucea, says Chang
December 23, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang says more police are to be placed within the congested town of Lucea in Hanover to assi...
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PM Holness officially opens $400m Princess resorts in Hanover
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PM Holness officially opens $400m Princess resorts in Hanover
December 13, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness officially opened the Princess Grand Jamaica and Princess Senses The Mangrove resorts in Green Is...
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Curfew imposed in sections of Lucea, Hanover
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Curfew imposed in sections of Lucea, Hanover
November 7, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Lucea, Hanover and will remain in effect until 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 9. Th...
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Construction worker allegedly caught stealing from Hanover home
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Construction worker allegedly caught stealing from Hanover home
October 23, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica — A construction worker has been slapped with several charges after he was allegedly caught removing appliances from a Green Island, ...
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Sandy Bay main road in Hanover cleared after early morning protest
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Sandy Bay main road in Hanover cleared after early morning protest
October 16, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica — The Sandy Bay main road in Hanover, which was blocked by protesting residents Wednesday morning, has been cleared. From as early as...
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Tyre repairman facing charges after allegedly beating, robbing woman in her home
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Tyre repairman facing charges after allegedly beating, robbing woman in her home
October 12, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica —   A tyre repairman of Sandy Bay, Hanover has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and robbery with violence after he a...
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WATCH: Massive fire destroys 22 shops at Lucea Market
October 4, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica — A massive fire destroyed several board shops at a section of the Lucea Market in Hanover on Friday morning. A firefighter was also ...
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Hanover’s most wanted surrenders to police
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Hanover’s most wanted surrenders to police
September 17, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica — Hanover's most wanted man, 24-year-old Towayne Gunning otherwise known as ‘Tuffy’, has turned himself in to the police. Gunning, a ...
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162 residents of St James and Hanover receive $21 million in hurricane rebuild aid
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162 residents of St James and Hanover receive $21 million in hurricane rebuild aid
September 6, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Some 162 residents of St James and Hanover were presented with cheques totalling $21 million on Thursday by the Ministry of Labour...
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Safaree gives back to home community in Pondside, Hanover
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Safaree gives back to home community in Pondside, Hanover
September 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reality television star Safaree Samuels fulfilled his commitment to helping vulnerable children in his home community of Pondside,...
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Drugs worth $3m seized in Hanover police operation
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Drugs worth $3m seized in Hanover police operation
August 21, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica — The police seized two kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of $3 million during an operation on Wharf Road, Orange B...
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Motorcyclist killed in motor vehicle crash near Green Island Police Station
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Motorcyclist killed in motor vehicle crash near Green Island Police Station
August 11, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica — The Hanover police are probing Friday morning's motor vehicle accident in close proximity to the Green Island Police Station which ...
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17-y-o slapped with double murder charges
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17-y-o slapped with double murder charges
August 11, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica — A 17-year-old teenager of Logwood district in Hanover has been slapped with several charges following a gun attack that claimed the...
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Mini tornado ripped through section of Lucea on Thursday
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Mini tornado ripped through section of Lucea on Thursday
July 26, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica — Hanoverians who were spared the wrath of Hurricane Beryl three weeks ago were confronted with a new disaster as a mini tornado wrea...
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Curfew extended in sections of Green Island, Hanover
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Curfew extended in sections of Green Island, Hanover
July 25, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica — Another 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Green Island, Hanover. On Tuesday, the police imposed a 48-hour curfew in th...
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Senior citizen chops 15-y-o boy in heated argument
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Senior citizen chops 15-y-o boy in heated argument
July 17, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica — An elderly man has been charged with wounding with intent after he allegedly chopped a teenager with a machete during an altercatio...
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Jamaican wanted in US for alleged scamming activities nabbed in Hanover
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Jamaican wanted in US for alleged scamming activities nabbed in Hanover
July 11, 2024
HANOVER, Jamaica — A man who is wanted in the United States to answer to charges relating to mail fraud, money laundering, wire fraud, and other lotte...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Deteriorating weather conditions in Hanover
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#EyeOnBeryl: Deteriorating weather conditions in Hanover
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Weather conditions in Hanover have begun to deteriorate in the last half hour as the island starts to feel the impact of Category ...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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