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ADAPT Jamaica project to benefit over 700,000 Jamaicans, says Samuda
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ADAPT Jamaica project to benefit over 700,000 Jamaicans, says Samuda
April 28 03:48 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—With US$50 million secured through the Green Climate Fund, Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, is des...
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US regulator orders review of ABC license after Trump criticises Jimmy Kimmel
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US regulator orders review of ABC license after Trump criticises Jimmy Kimmel
April 28 03:20 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The agency that regulates the United States (US) airwaves on Tuesday ordered an early review of the license of broadca...
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Climate Change legislation coming this fiscal year, says Samuda
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Climate Change legislation coming this fiscal year, says Samuda
April 28 03:14 PM
The development and passage of climate change legislation will mark a significant step in strengthening Jamaica’s governance framework, according to t...
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Trump to put his picture in US passports
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Trump to put his picture in US passports
April 28 03:13 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump's picture will soon appear in some US passports, it was confirmed Tuesday, s...
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Former FBI director James Comey indicted again
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Former FBI director James Comey indicted again
April 28 03:06 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted again, US media reported Tuesday, five months after a previous case ...
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Players who cover mouths to face red cards in new anti-racism rule at World Cup
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Players who cover mouths to face red cards in new anti-racism rule at World Cup
April 28 02:49 PM
VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP)—World Cup players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will face a red card as part of a new initiative...
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Indecom probing five killed by security forces on Monday
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Indecom probing five killed by security forces on Monday
April 28 01:46 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) says it is now investigating four incidents in which five men were fatally ...
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Opposition calls for parliamentary oversight of cement shortage
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Opposition calls for parliamentary oversight of cement shortage
April 28 01:36 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Investment, Trade and Global Logistics, Anthony Hylton, is calling for urgent parliamentary oversight of t...
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US forces board ship suspected of heading to Iran port
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US forces board ship suspected of heading to Iran port
April 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) Marines on Tuesday boarded a commercial ship in the Arabian Sea that was suspected of trying to vio...
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Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz
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Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz
April 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed the United States would destroy any vessel laying mines in...
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IMF warns that Middle East war will have an uneven impact on the Caribbean
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IMF warns that Middle East war will have an uneven impact on the Caribbean
April 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said that the Caribbean Community (Caricom) will register mixed econ...
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Consumers urged to brace for increase in cost for construction materials
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Consumers urged to brace for increase in cost for construction materials
April 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Mining and Quarrying Association of Jamaica (MQAJ) is urging construction companies, developers and property owners to brace f...
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11 nations urge ‘coordinated’ economic support amid Middle East war
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11 nations urge ‘coordinated’ economic support amid Middle East war
April 15, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—The finance ministers of 11 countries including Britain and Japan called Wednesday for "coordinated emergency support" to...
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UN maritime chief says no country has right to close Hormuz
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UN maritime chief says no country has right to close Hormuz
April 13, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—The head of the UN maritime agency said Monday no country had a legal right to block shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a ...
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Pope says he doesn’t  fear Trump, has ‘moral duty to speak out’ against war
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Pope says he doesn’t fear Trump, has ‘moral duty to speak out’ against war
April 13, 2026
ALGIERS, Algeria—Pope Leo XIV said Monday he had "a moral duty" to speak out against war and didn't "fear" President Donald Trump while the US leader ...
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UN Security Council to vote on authorising force to protect Hormuz
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UN Security Council to vote on authorising force to protect Hormuz
April 2, 2026
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP)—The United Nations (UN) Security Council will vote Friday on a draft resolution brought by Bahrain to authorise th...
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Gas prices, diesel up $4.50 as Middle East war continues to take effect
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Gas prices, diesel up $4.50 as Middle East war continues to take effect
April 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As tensions in the Middle East continue and oil prices remain above seasonal averages, local fuel costs have increased yet another...
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Pope says he hopes Trump looking for ‘off-ramp’ in Mideast war
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Pope says he hopes Trump looking for ‘off-ramp’ in Mideast war
March 31, 2026
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AFP)—Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he hoped that US President Donald Trump was looking to end the war in the Middle East, as he ca...
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St Vincent gov’t establishes taskforce to deal with impact of Middle East war
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St Vincent gov’t establishes taskforce to deal with impact of Middle East war
March 31, 2026
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — The St Vincent and the Grenadines Government says it has established the National Cost-of-living Task Force (NCLTF) to d...
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Iran has ‘will’ to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says
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Iran has ‘will’ to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says
March 31, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran has the "necessary will" to end the war with the United States and Israel, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday, stressing...
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
March 29, 2026
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Ambassador refuses - Iran's ambassador will not leave Lebanon despite being declared person...
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G7 ministers urge end to attacks against civilians in Mideast war
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G7 ministers urge end to attacks against civilians in Mideast war
March 27, 2026
CERNAY-LA-VILLE, France (AFP)—G7 foreign ministers Friday urged a stop to attacks against civilians in the Middle East war and urged Iran to immediate...
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G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans
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G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans
March 27, 2026
CERNAY-LA-VILLE, France (AFP)—G7 allies were on Friday pressing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for clarity on American plans for Iran almost one mo...
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Trump says Iran ‘afraid’ to admit it wants a deal
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Trump says Iran ‘afraid’ to admit it wants a deal
March 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that Iran was taking part in peace talks, suggesting Tehr...
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JPS advises customers of higher fuel charges as oil prices spike due to Middle East war
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JPS advises customers of higher fuel charges as oil prices spike due to Middle East war
March 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says customers are likely to see higher fuel charges on their electricity bill in the coming month...
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Dominica to implement measures to cushion impact of Middle East war on local economy
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Dominica to implement measures to cushion impact of Middle East war on local economy
March 25, 2026
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC)—The Dominica government on Wednesday said it will be taking measures to cushion the impact of the ongoing war in the Middle Eas...
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‘No negotiations’ says Iran foreign minister as US touts peace plan
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‘No negotiations’ says Iran foreign minister as US touts peace plan
March 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran doesn't accept a deal to end the Middle E...
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Oil slides, stocks rebound on Trump’s Iran remarks
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Oil slides, stocks rebound on Trump’s Iran remarks
March 23, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—Oil prices tumbled and stock markets rebounded Monday after US President Donald Trump suddenly ordered a halt to strikes...
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Trump slams NATO ‘cowards’ as more Marines head to Middle East
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Trump slams NATO ‘cowards’ as more Marines head to Middle East
March 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United President Donald Trump branded NATO allies "cowards" on Iran Friday, as more US Marines reportedly headed to th...
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Guyana warns of economic disruption due to Middle East war
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Guyana warns of economic disruption due to Middle East war
March 20, 2026
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC)—The Guyana government says the ongoing war in the Middle East, and more specifically, the escalating tensions affecting the S...
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ADAPT Jamaica project to benefit over 700,000 Jamaicans, says Samuda
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ADAPT Jamaica project to benefit over 700,000 Jamaicans, says Samuda
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—With US$50 million secured through the Green Climate Fund, Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, is des...
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US regulator orders review of ABC license after Trump criticises Jimmy Kimmel
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US regulator orders review of ABC license after Trump criticises Jimmy Kimmel
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Climate Change legislation coming this fiscal year, says Samuda
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Climate Change legislation coming this fiscal year, says Samuda
April 28, 2026
The development and passage of climate change legislation will mark a significant step in strengthening Jamaica’s governance framework, according to t...
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Trump to put his picture in US passports
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Trump to put his picture in US passports
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Former FBI director James Comey indicted again
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Former FBI director James Comey indicted again
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