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Fire at the Retirement Dump
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Fire at the Retirement Dump
April 4 04:51 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters have responded to a fire at the Retirement Dump in St James. The blaze was noticed just before 3:00 pm, and the briga...
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
April 4 04:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
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‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
April 4 03:48 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP)—Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel A...
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
April 4 03:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on S...
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
April 4 02:47 PM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
April 4 01:43 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica — Vacae Weekend 2026 officially got underway with a vibrant staging of The Lawn, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrify...
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
April 4 01:39 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Rena has released a new single entitled Yardie Girls No Love/Kingston City , which has sparked much debate. The si...
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Jamaica won three silver medals in first session at Carifta Games
April 4 12:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica won three silver medals on Saturday morning’s first session of the 53rd Carifta Games, which is being held at the Kirani Ja...
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CDB climate finance investment doubled to US$226.7 million in 2025
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CDB climate finance investment doubled to US$226.7 million in 2025
March 12, 2026
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved US$226.7 million for climate action initiatives in 2025, marking the strongest annual climate investment...
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Scotia Investments says it leads Jamaica’s collective investment schemes market
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Scotia Investments says it leads Jamaica’s collective investment schemes market
March 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Scotia Jamaica Investments Limited (SIJL) said it has taken the leading market share position among service providers in Jamaica’...
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China provides US$14 million grant to Antigua and Barbuda
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China provides US$14 million grant to Antigua and Barbuda
August 4, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne has defended the country's relationship with China after the two countri...
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Small size not a limiter for Caribbean, says Mayne
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Small size not a limiter for Caribbean, says Mayne
July 31, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — State Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Zavia Mayne is calling on Caribbean states to look beyond their sizes as it relates to ...
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Gov’t invests more than $500 million in modern technology for JCF this year – Chang
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Gov’t invests more than $500 million in modern technology for JCF this year – Chang
June 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Since the start of the year, the Government has invested more than $500 million in modern technology for the Jamaica Constabulary ...
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Macron calls for suspension of investment in US until tariffs clarified
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Macron calls for suspension of investment in US until tariffs clarified
April 3, 2025
Paris, France (AFP)—French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for a suspension of investment in the United States until Donald Trump's "brut...
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Gov’t to provide first $200m for the HOPE for Children Trust Fund – PM
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Gov’t to provide first $200m for the HOPE for Children Trust Fund – PM
March 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will seed the first $200 million to the HOPE for Children Trust Fund, under which any Jamaican child born on or aft...
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EU Commission president calls for greater collaboration with the Caribbean
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EU Commission president calls for greater collaboration with the Caribbean
February 20, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Wednesday underscored the importance of closer collaboration ...
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Throne Speech: Six new hotels, 1,000 housing solutions for tourism workers
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Throne Speech: Six new hotels, 1,000 housing solutions for tourism workers
February 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The construction of six new hotels totalling 5,600 rooms and housing solutions for 1,000 hotel workers will commence during the cu...
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Tech Beach Retreat pushing for more ground-breaking investment for the Caribbean start-up ecosystem
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Tech Beach Retreat pushing for more ground-breaking investment for the Caribbean start-up ecosystem
December 6, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Tech Beach Retreat (TBR), the premier technology and innovation conference, is pushing for more ground-breaking investment for the...
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Gov’t commits to significant long-term investments in road infrastructure
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Gov’t commits to significant long-term investments in road infrastructure
September 22, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, says the Government will be making significant long-term investments in improving Jamaica’s road...
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Lee-Chin offers investment advice as NCB puts more focus on wealth creation for clients
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Lee-Chin offers investment advice as NCB puts more focus on wealth creation for clients
Julian Richardson | Online Content Manager 
January 23, 2024
NCB Group Chairman Michael Lee-Chin offered valuable investment advice to select clients at an intimate gathering on Monday as the financial instituti...
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Fire at the Retirement Dump
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Fire at the Retirement Dump
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters have responded to a fire at the Retirement Dump in St James. The blaze was noticed just before 3:00 pm, and the briga...
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
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‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
April 4, 2026
TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP)—Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel A...
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on S...
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
April 4, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
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