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Trump vows to ‘take’ Cuba as island reels from oil embargo
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Trump vows to ‘take’ Cuba as island reels from oil embargo
March 16 05:24 PM
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump vowed Monday to "take" Cuba as the communist island plunged into darkness under a total...
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Police commissioner warns against complacency amid continued fall in murders
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Police commissioner warns against complacency amid continued fall in murders
March 16 05:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has cautioned officers and commanders across the country against complacency, urging continued ...
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Johnson Smith to lead engagements with foreign envoys for Diplomatic Days 2026
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Johnson Smith to lead engagements with foreign envoys for Diplomatic Days 2026
March 16 05:06 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, will this week convene Diplomatic Days 2026, bringing to...
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Forex: $158.23 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.23 to one US dollar
March 16 04:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, March 16, ended trading at $158.23, up by 7 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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AFUWI to honour Holness with Legacy Award
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AFUWI to honour Holness with Legacy Award
March 16 04:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (AFUWI) will pay tribute to Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness with th...
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Lethal yellowing disease confirmed in Dominica
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Lethal yellowing disease confirmed in Dominica
March 16 03:34 PM
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — Dominica has confirmed the presence of lethal yellowing disease, a highly destructive disease of coconut and ornamental palms...
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US radar removed from Tobago
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US radar removed from Tobago
March 16 03:23 PM
SCARBOROUGH, Tobago (CMC) — Less than three months after the United States (US) military invaded Venezuela and detained its leader, Nicolas Maduro, on...
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Cuba hit by total blackout as US fuel blockade bites
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Cuba hit by total blackout as US fuel blockade bites
March 16 02:19 PM
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — A power outage struck the entire island of Cuba on Monday, the state-owned electric company said, the latest blackout as the Unit...
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GraceKennedy Foundation awards over $31 million in tertiary scholarships
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GraceKennedy Foundation awards over $31 million in tertiary scholarships
October 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GraceKennedy Foundation (GKF) has awarded more than $31 million in scholarships to 91 university students from the University of t...
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33 young people benefit from AHF summer programme
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33 young people benefit from AHF summer programme
September 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Thirty-three young people who took part in a four-week summer employment and training initiative led by the AIDS Healthcare Founda...
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West Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists awards $10 million in scholarships to 42 students
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West Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists awards $10 million in scholarships to 42 students
September 14, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Seventh-day Adventist Church demonstrated its commitment to holistic ministry when the West Jamaica Conference recently awarde...
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FHC Foundation awards $3.8 million in scholarships and grants
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FHC Foundation awards $3.8 million in scholarships and grants
September 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union Limited (FHC), through its foundation, has disbursed $3.8 million in scholarships and...
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18 students receive scholarships
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18 students receive scholarships
September 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Eighteen outstanding secondary and tertiary students are starting the 2025/26 academic year with less financial worry, thanks to sch...
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JN Foundation opens applications for 2025 PEP scholarships
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JN Foundation opens applications for 2025 PEP scholarships
July 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Students and guardians are being invited to apply for the JN Foundation 2025 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) scholarships, which is now...
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In pictures: Table Talk Food Awards presents five students with scholarships, bursaries
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In pictures: Table Talk Food Awards presents five students with scholarships, bursaries
June 15, 2025
There was laughter, some tears and a whole lot of celebration for winners of Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards scholarships and bursaries on Fri...
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NIC awards scholarships to children of employees
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NIC awards scholarships to children of employees
December 13, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) has awarded scholarships worth $1.1 million to 10 students who are pursuing education at ...
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JN scholars urged to believe in their capacity to do well
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JN scholars urged to believe in their capacity to do well
October 7, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Twelve-year-old Xia Williams, a first-form student at Titchfield High School in Portland, beamed with pride as she accepted her sc...
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USF awards over $13 million in scholarships to tertiary students
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USF awards over $13 million in scholarships to tertiary students
August 29, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In line with its vision to advance the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, the Universal Service Fund...
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Trump vows to ‘take’ Cuba as island reels from oil embargo
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Police commissioner warns against complacency amid continued fall in murders
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Police commissioner warns against complacency amid continued fall in murders
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Johnson Smith to lead engagements with foreign envoys for Diplomatic Days 2026
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Johnson Smith to lead engagements with foreign envoys for Diplomatic Days 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, will this week convene Diplomatic Days 2026, bringing to...
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Forex: $158.23 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.23 to one US dollar
March 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, March 16, ended trading at $158.23, up by 7 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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AFUWI to honour Holness with Legacy Award
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AFUWI to honour Holness with Legacy Award
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