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Former Reggae Boy Hector Wright and wife charged in cocaine seizure
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Former Reggae Boy Hector Wright and wife charged in cocaine seizure
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former Reggae Boy Hector Wright and his wife, Jodi-Ann, have been charged following an alleged drug seizure at their Catherine Hal...
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Mayoral candidate Markland Edwards hails development of Type C hospital in Portmore
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January 31 03:12 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayoral candidate Markland Edwards has welcomed the news that the Government is in the process of acquiring land in the Greater Be...
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St Elizabeth man facing larceny and robbery charges
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St Elizabeth man facing larceny and robbery charges
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A 32-year-old St Elizabeth man has been charged with robbery with aggravation and using a firearm to commit a felony following...
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US judge denies Minnesota bid to suspend immigration sweeps
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MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP)-A US judge delivered a blow Saturday to Minnesota's bid to force Immigration and Customs Enforcement to suspend its s...
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Nearly 500 prisoners certified in skill of their choice — Morris Dixon
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Nearly 500 prisoners certified in skill of their choice — Morris Dixon
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — As part of efforts to reduce the rate of recidivism in Jamaica, 467 incarcerated individuals received certification in a skill of ...
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Holness opens $140m parent overnight suite at Bustamante Hospital
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Holness opens $140m parent overnight suite at Bustamante Hospital
January 31 01:18 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Friday officially opened the new parent overnight suite at the Bustamante Hospital for Childre...
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‘Sanford and Son’ actor Demond Wilson dies at 79
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Grady Demond Wilson, best known for his role as Lamont Sanford in television sitcom Sanford and Son , has died. Wilson died at his home in California ...
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96% of JPS customers with supply ahead of January 31st target
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96% of JPS customers with supply ahead of January 31st target
January 31 12:28 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting that it has restored electricity supply to 96 per cent of its customers islandwide, ...
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SALAMANCA, Mexico (AFP)—Gunmen opened fire on football fans after a match in central Mexico, killing 11 people and injuring a dozen more in a region p...
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US air authority warns of ‘military activities’ over Mexico, Central America
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US air authority warns of ‘military activities’ over Mexico, Central America
January 16, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—US aviation authorities issued notices Friday warning airlines to "exercise caution" in the airspace over Mexico and Cen...
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Mexican president urges US to give Maduro ‘fair trial’
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Mexican president urges US to give Maduro ‘fair trial’
January 6, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday called on the United States (US) to ensure deposed Venezuelan leader Nicola...
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Americas ‘do not belong’ to any power — Mexican president
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Americas ‘do not belong’ to any power — Mexican president
January 5, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—The Americas "do not belong" to any power, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday after US counterpart Donald Trum...
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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
January 2, 2026
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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Mexico criticizes US for classifying fentanyl as ‘weapon of mass destruction’
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December 16, 2025
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday the fight against fentanyl should focus on root causes of the crisis, as sh...
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Mexico president confident of deal with US on water dispute
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December 9, 2025
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday she was confident of reaching an agreement with US President Donald Trump i...
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Mexican car industry fears higher tariffs on China will drive its demise
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November 13, 2025
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexico's car assembly industry, one of the biggest in the world, fears US President Donald Trump's tariff war will impede...
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Man arrested after groping Mexican president
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November 5, 2025
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called Wednesday for making sexual harassment a criminal offense nationwide after a man ...
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Alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin extradited from Cuba to US — Mexico gov’t
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October 24, 2025
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — A Chinese citizen accused of trafficking fentanyl has been extradited from Cuba to the United States (US), according to th...
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Dozens of bags with human remains found in Mexico
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October 23, 2025
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AFP) — As many as 48 bags containing human remains were discovered and recovered from a clandestine grave near Guadalajara, Mexic...
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Cuba nabs suspected Chinese fentanyl kingpin wanted by Mexico, US
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October 22, 2025
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Cuba has arrested a suspected Chinese fentanyl kingpin who escaped from custody in Mexico and is also wanted by the United...
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US confirms Observer report – Jamaica among co-hosts for 2031 Women’s World Cup bid
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US confirms Observer report – Jamaica among co-hosts for 2031 Women’s World Cup bid
October 20, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- United States football officials on Monday confirmed that Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica have joined its bid for the ...
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At least 64 dead, 65 missing in Mexico floods: government
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At least 64 dead, 65 missing in Mexico floods: government
October 13, 2025
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — The death toll from flooding in central and eastern Mexico has risen sharply to at least 64, with another 65 still missing...
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At least 37 dead in Mexico floods
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October 11, 2025
TULANCINGO DE BRAVO, Mexico (AFP) — Floods caused by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in Mexico in recent days and left behind a trail ...
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Dozens wounded in Mexico City gas truck blast
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September 10, 2025
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Nearly 60 people were wounded, 19 gravely, when a gas truck exploded in Mexico City on Wednesday, causing widespread damag...
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Mexico asks US to extradite two wanted for students’ disappearance
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September 9, 2025
Mexico City, Mexico (AFP)-Mexico's president said Tuesday she has asked Washington to extradite two people wanted in the disappearance of 43 students ...
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Rubio to visit Mexico, Ecuador next week to discuss migration — US
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August 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio, next week, will pay his first visit to Mexico as the top US diplo...
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Adidas apologizes to Mexican artisans for sandal design
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August 21, 2025
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Sportswear giant Adidas apologised to an Indigenous community in Mexico on Thursday for using their traditional sandals as...
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Trump says Mexico, EU to face 30 per cent tariff from Aug 1
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July 12, 2025
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US records worst measles epidemic in more than 30 years
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July 7, 2025
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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Mexico defeat USA 2-1 to retain Gold Cup
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July 6, 2025
HOUSTON, United States (AFP) -- Mexico defeated the United States 2-1 to retain the CONCACAF Gold Cup and lift the title for a record-extending 10th t...
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Former Reggae Boy Hector Wright and wife charged in cocaine seizure
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