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ST THOMAS, Jamaica – The 'Fireman' Capleton and ‘Dunce Man’ Jamal electrified fans at Old Pera in St Thomas to ring in the new year at the annual Ango...
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro on Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but sai...
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
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ST ANN, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising road users in the eastern parishes of St Mary, Portland as well St Ann to exercise caution...
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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least o...
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Holness calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for the implementation of a strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal and...
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Beauties at Brunch Vision Board Party aims to empower women after Melissa
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In the wake of the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa, many Jamaicans are carrying unexpected emotional weight, including grief, uncertainty, an...
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Brazilian miners die in Guyana after pit collapses
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Brazilian miners die in Guyana after pit collapses
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The Guyana Police Force on Friday said that two Brazilian gold miners died after a mining pit collapsed at Chenapou, North ...
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WATCH: JTA president says restive auxiliary workers’ concerns will be addressed quickly
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WATCH: JTA president says restive auxiliary workers’ concerns will be addressed quickly
January 2 02:22 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, has sought to assure the association's restive auxiliary work...
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World Bank appoints new VP for Latin America and the Caribbean
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World Bank appoints new VP for Latin America and the Caribbean
September 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The World Bank Group Monday announced the appointment of Dr Susana Cordeiro Guerra as vice president for the Latin A...
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Barbados PM wants stronger air links to Latin America
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Barbados PM wants stronger air links to Latin America
August 20, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Barbados has welcomed the arrival of a new aircraft by the Turks and Caicos based interCaribbean Airway with a call for t...
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Russia seizes $150 m cocaine haul hidden in banana shipment
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Russia seizes $150 m cocaine haul hidden in banana shipment
July 16, 2025
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russia said Wednesday it had seized 820 kilograms (1,800 pounds) of cocaine hidden under a shipment of bananas, calling it its ...
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Latin American airline seats double for Jamaica – Seiveright
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Latin American airline seats double for Jamaica – Seiveright
July 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica ­ —  State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright says seat capacity from Latin America into Jamaica will do...
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PAHO says voluntary blood donation rises in Latin America, Caribbean, but challenges remain
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PAHO says voluntary blood donation rises in Latin America, Caribbean, but challenges remain
June 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says while new data suggests progress in voluntary blood donation across...
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Gov’t eyes global shifts while delivering big wins for Jamaica – Seiveright
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Gov’t eyes global shifts while delivering big wins for Jamaica – Seiveright
May 16, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright says Government is keeping a sharp focus on internation...
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LAC to benefit from new initiative involving IFRS Foundation
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LAC to benefit from new initiative involving IFRS Foundation
April 23, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IFRS Foundation Wednesday formalised a strategic part...
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Colombia imposes 25% tariffs on US imports after Trump sanctions over deportation flights
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Colombia imposes 25% tariffs on US imports after Trump sanctions over deportation flights
January 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered sweeping tariffs and sanctions against Colombia in retaliation for its ...
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UK, IDB strengthen partnership for development in the Caribbean
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UK, IDB strengthen partnership for development in the Caribbean
December 14, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Friday said the United Kingdom (UK) has reaffirmed its commitment to advanci...
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LATAM resumes direct services between Peru and Jamaica
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LATAM resumes direct services between Peru and Jamaica
December 4, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica – LATAM Airlines has resumed flights between Lima, Peru and Montego Bay, Jamaica, marking a significant milestone in Caribbean-Latin...
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Regional countries to discuss progress on gender equality and women’s autonomy
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Regional countries to discuss progress on gender equality and women’s autonomy
December 2, 2024
SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) — Ministers and senior officials from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will meet in Chile on Wednesday for a two-day meetin...
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Population growth in Latin America and the Caribbean falls below expectations
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Population growth in Latin America and the Caribbean falls below expectations
November 29, 2024
SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) — The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says the population in the region reached 663 million this...
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IDB outlines new initiatives to modernise civil service in Latin America and the Caribbean
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IDB outlines new initiatives to modernise civil service in Latin America and the Caribbean
November 28, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is calling on Latin America and Caribbean countries (LAC) to coordinate fi...
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