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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
February 12 06:37 PM
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette  Clarke has collaborated with New York Congressman Michael Lawler i...
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
February 12 06:32 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens moved up three places to fifth in the points table despite playing out a 1-1 draw with Dunbeholden FC in their resc...
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
February 12 06:31 PM
Government will continue the annual withdrawal of $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) for budgetary support which has been made more c...
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
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With its revenues severely imperiled by Hurricane Melissa, the Government is looking to raise $29.4 billion in new taxes in the 2026-2027 fiscal year....
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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LONDON, United Kingdom -- Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape. The 32-year-old, who now plays for...
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
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February 12 05:53 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -Jamaica's Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) has been lauded as a regional best practice in child labour ...
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
February 12 05:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a bid to maintain the gains made by the security forces in reducing crime, particulalry murders, the Ministry of National Secur...
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
February 12 05:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, February 12, ended at $157.92, up 91 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily ex...
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HIV-prevention drug to be available for $40 a year from 2027
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HIV-prevention drug to be available for $40 a year from 2027
September 24, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — Generic versions of a groundbreaking injectable HIV-prevention drug should be available for US$40 a year in more than 100 ...
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US plans health aid pacts with countries after Trump cuts
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US plans health aid pacts with countries after Trump cuts
September 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)-The United States said Thursday it will seek individual deals with countries to address HIV/AIDS and other health prio...
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Bahamas recorded more than 150 new HIV/AIDS cases last year
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Bahamas recorded more than 150 new HIV/AIDS cases last year
July 18, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas, (CMC) – The Bahamas recorded 156 cases of HIV infections last year, as health officials revealed that there were nearly 4,000 people ...
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New UNAIDS report flags severity of US funding cuts to global AIDS response
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New UNAIDS report flags severity of US funding cuts to global AIDS response
February 27, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — A new report, released by the United Nations (UN) agency with responsibility for responding to HIV/AIDS, says the decision by t...
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UN welcomes US aid freeze exemption for HIV treatment
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UN welcomes US aid freeze exemption for HIV treatment
January 29, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The United Nations Wednesday welcomed an exemption for its emergency AIDS relief programme from the United States' foreig...
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People living with HIV must stick to medication
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People living with HIV must stick to medication
November 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – To live normal lives, people living with HIV must stick to their medication, says Regional Manager, Kingston, with the Jamaica AID...
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CVC launches BSmart Status app to empower key population groups with healthcare Information
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CVC launches BSmart Status app to empower key population groups with healthcare Information
October 17, 2024
Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (CVC) has announced the official launch of what it describes as its groundbreaking mobile app, BSmart Status, which i...
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UN says 2024 decisive to ending AIDS as health threat
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UN says 2024 decisive to ending AIDS as health threat
July 22, 2024
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — Political decisions taken this year will determine whether a target to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 can be r...
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Beaches Negril hosts free health fair for team members
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Beaches Negril hosts free health fair for team members
June 25, 2024
Scores of team members benefited from a free and vibrant health fair hosted by Beaches Negril Resort and Spa, offering access to a range of wellness s...
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CHARES gets support from local Chinese community
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CHARES gets support from local Chinese community
April 6, 2024
ST James, Jamaica – The Centre for HIV/AIDS and Research Education and Services (CHARES) received a much-needed boost on Friday with a donation from t...
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