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September 8 12:18 AM
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Jahshii to embark on islandwide tour; aims to reconnect with his fans
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Jahshii to embark on islandwide tour; aims to reconnect with his fans
Kevin Jackson 
September 8 12:16 AM
Jahshii to embark on islandwide tour; aims to reconnect with his fans
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CPL Hall of Fame award named in honour of Sir Garfield Sobers
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CPL Hall of Fame award named in honour of Sir Garfield Sobers
September 8 12:14 AM
CPL Hall of Fame award named in honour of Sir Garfield Sobers
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September 8 12:12 AM
JFF president hails performance of under-pressure Infantino
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‘Impressive’ Alcaraz has Shelton in sights in US Open quarter-final
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‘Impressive’ Alcaraz has Shelton in sights in US Open quarter-final
September 8 12:09 AM
‘Impressive’ Alcaraz has Shelton in sights in US Open quarter-final
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Hot classroom tent abandoned at Holland Primary Students, teachers turn to trees for shade
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Hot classroom tent abandoned at Holland Primary Students, teachers turn to trees for shade
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Hot classroom tent abandoned at Holland Primary
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Major quake rocks Colombia and other countries, causing damage and injuries
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Major quake rocks Colombia and other countries, causing damage and injuries
August 10, 2026
A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and other Latin American countries on Monday, causing unspecified damage and injuries and building evacuations i...
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New report finds disability inclusion in health systems uneven across the region
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New report finds disability inclusion in health systems uneven across the region
July 21, 2026
WASHINGTON,United States (CMC) — A new report has found that despite progress in laws, policies and programmes aimed at advancing the rights of person...
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Latin America and the Caribbean received nearly US$200 billion in FDI last year — ECLAC
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Latin America and the Caribbean received nearly US$200 billion in FDI last year — ECLAC
June 24, 2026
SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) — The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says the region received US$194.2 billion in foreign direc...
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Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean increase by more than 15 per cent
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Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean increase by more than 15 per cent
June 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The value of goods exported from Latin America and the Caribbean grew by 15.7 per cent year-on-year in the first qua...
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A proactive and urgent regional strategy to address the threat of El Niño
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A proactive and urgent regional strategy to address the threat of El Niño
Muhammad Ibrahim 
May 26, 2026
The extreme variant of the El Niño phenomenon predicted by international weather forecasts, combined with the global fertiliser crisis, poses a dual t...
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Report warns LAC will only achieve 19% of the 2030 SDGs
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Report warns LAC will only achieve 19% of the 2030 SDGs
April 15, 2026
SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) — The ninth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development is taking place ...
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World Bank predicts slow growth for Latin America and the Caribbean
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World Bank predicts slow growth for Latin America and the Caribbean
April 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The World Bank on Wednesday said that economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is projected to ...
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New Medellin to MoBay route to further increase Jamaica’s Latin American arrivals, says Bartlett
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New Medellin to MoBay route to further increase Jamaica’s Latin American arrivals, says Bartlett
March 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has announced the expansion of air connectivity in Latin America with the introduction of a new ...
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Trump offers LatAm leaders US missile strikes to hit drug cartels
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Trump offers LatAm leaders US missile strikes to hit drug cartels
March 7, 2026
DORAL, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump on Saturday urged Latin American nations to use military power against the "can...
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Jamaica and TUI Group to explore expansion into Latin America and Eastern Europe
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Jamaica and TUI Group to explore expansion into Latin America and Eastern Europe
January 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has initiated talks with one of the world’s leading tourism companies, TUI Group, to enhance t...
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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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Two traditions, one future
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Newly merged Hydel Cumberland High School opens
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 8, 2026
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Jahshii to embark on islandwide tour; aims to reconnect with his fans
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Jahshii to embark on islandwide tour; aims to reconnect with his fans
Kevin Jackson 
September 8, 2026
Jahshii to embark on islandwide tour; aims to reconnect with his fans
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CPL Hall of Fame award named in honour of Sir Garfield Sobers
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CPL Hall of Fame award named in honour of Sir Garfield Sobers
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CPL Hall of Fame award named in honour of Sir Garfield Sobers
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‘SPOILT KIDS’
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JFF president blasts UEFA; defends beleaguered FIFA boss Infantino
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September 8, 2026
JFF president hails performance of under-pressure Infantino
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