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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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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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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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Jamaica won three silver medals in first session at Carifta Games
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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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Belize monitoring outbreak of measles in neighbouring Guatemala
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BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) — Belizean health authorities Friday said they are monitoring an outbreak of measles in two neighbouring Central American count...
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PAHO calls for action as Americas loses measles elimination status
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PAHO calls for action as Americas loses measles elimination status
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) –  The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called on countries, including those in the Caribbean, to strengthe...
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Canada reports first death linked to measles epidemic
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Canada reports first death linked to measles epidemic
October 2, 2025
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP)-An infant born prematurely in the western Canadian province of Alberta died as a result of measles, officials said Thursday, th...
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Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
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Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
August 21, 2025
TORONTO, Canada (AFP) — Canada's measles case count has passed 4,500, with the western province of Alberta — which has about five million people — rec...
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US records worst measles epidemic in more than 30 years
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US records worst measles epidemic in more than 30 years
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) in 2025 has recorded its worst measles epidemic in more than 30 years, according to a count r...
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Children among four dead in Mexican measles outbreak
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — A measles outbreak in Mexico has left four people dead this year, including three unvaccinated children, authorities said....
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Measles cases double in Europe in 2024 to 25-year high – WHO
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Measles cases double in Europe in 2024 to 25-year high – WHO
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AFP) — Measles cases doubled in Europe in 2024 to a 25-year high, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday, stressing the i...
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Two dead, 200 sickened in US measles outbreak – authorities
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March 7, 2025
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PAHO urges strengthened vaccination and surveillance amid measles outbreaks in the Americas
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PAHO urges strengthened vaccination and surveillance amid measles outbreaks in the Americas
March 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to take no...
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Bermuda investigating possible case of measles
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PAHO declares the Americas measles-free, celebrates other key achievements
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Measles cases surge 20%, global study show
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PAHO issues epidemiological alert for measles cases in the Americas
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