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Jamaica to write to FIFA about ‘hand ball’ goal vs DR Congo in failed World Cup bid
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Jamaica to write to FIFA about ‘hand ball’ goal vs DR Congo in failed World Cup bid
April 3 03:46 PM
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) intends to protest the Reggae Boyz' loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Inter-continental World Cu...
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WATCH: High spirit at Black River police concert
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WATCH: High spirit at Black River police concert
April 3 02:51 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The inaugural staging of the St Elizabeth police’s gospel concert in Black River on Thursday is being hailed as a success with...
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Morgan expresses condolences following death at closed bridge in St Thomas
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Morgan expresses condolences following death at closed bridge in St Thomas
April 3 02:14 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan has expressed condolences following the tragic death of an individual ...
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Jamaican-American congresswoman says firing of US Attorney General ‘long overdue’
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Jamaican-American congresswoman says firing of US Attorney General ‘long overdue’
April 3 12:53 PM
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette D Clarke, has welcomed the dismissal of United States Attorney Gen...
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Pepsi to partner with Yard Mas Carnival for 4th consecutive year
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Pepsi to partner with Yard Mas Carnival for 4th consecutive year
April 3 11:41 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Pepsi Jamaica has announced that it will continue its partnership with Yard Mas Carnival for the 2026 season, marking the fourth c...
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Jamaica rises to 49th in World Happiness Report
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Jamaica rises to 49th in World Happiness Report
April 3 11:13 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has climbed to 49th place in the World Happiness Report 2026, up from 73rd last year. According to the study , the island ...
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The 20 Greatest Personalities in Rocksteady
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The 20 Greatest Personalities in Rocksteady
April 3 10:51 AM
Alton Ellis, the soulful singer whose songs defined the 1966-68 rocksteady era, has been named number one on the Observer Online's 60 Greatest Rockste...
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Nine-year-old drowns after trying to retrieve ball in St Elizabeth tank
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Nine-year-old drowns after trying to retrieve ball in St Elizabeth tank
April 3 10:21 AM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A nine-year-old boy is suspected to have drowned in a tank at his home in Long Hill district, St Elizabeth on Thursday. Police...
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Barbados’ Cabinet to be sworn in Monday
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Barbados’ Cabinet to be sworn in Monday
February 15, 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Following last week’s general election in Barbados, the swearing-in ceremony for members of Cabinet and Parliamentarians ...
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Newly appointed ministers of state and parliamentary secretary sworn in
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Newly appointed ministers of state and parliamentary secretary sworn in
September 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Thirteen newly appointed ministers of state and one parliamentary secretary were sworn in by the Governor-General, Sir Patrick Alle...
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Family affair as new Senate sworn in
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Family affair as new Senate sworn in
September 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — It was a family affair of sorts when Jamaica’s new 21-member Senate was sworn in at Gordon House on Thursday. For the first time, ...
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In pictures: Smiles and pride as legislators take up positions in Parliament
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In pictures: Smiles and pride as legislators take up positions in Parliament
September 18, 2025
Sixty-three Members of Parliament (MPs) and 21 senators took their seats in the Houses of Parliament on Thursday as legislators were sworn-in for the ...
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MPs, senators to be sworn in on Thursday
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MPs, senators to be sworn in on Thursday
September 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Members of Parliament and senators is set for Thursday, September 18. The ceremony ...
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Expect delays near King’s House Tuesday — police
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Expect delays near King’s House Tuesday — police
September 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The police are advising motorists to expect delays along Hope Road, East Kings House Road, and the surrounding areas on Tuesday, ...
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Holness to be sworn in next Tuesday — Governor General
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Holness to be sworn in next Tuesday — Governor General
September 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister-elect Andrew Holness will be sworn in as Jamaica's Prime Minister on Tuesday, September 16. Holness led the Jamaica...
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Holness to meet with Governor-General ahead of swearing-in of new gov’t
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Holness to meet with Governor-General ahead of swearing-in of new gov’t
September 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is to meet with Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen on Wednesday as state protocols are being acti...
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President Ali sworn into office for another five year term in Guyana
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President Ali sworn into office for another five year term in Guyana
September 7, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Forty-five year-old Mohamed Irfaan Ali was on Sunday sworn into office as Guyana’s head of state for a second consecutive f...
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Two members of the judiciary sworn in to serve in higher offices
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Two members of the judiciary sworn in to serve in higher offices
April 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Two members of the judiciary were sworn in to higher office for the Easter Term by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, on Thursday...
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Marks, Seiveright charged with driving transformation and wealth for Jamaicans at swearing-in
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Marks, Seiveright charged with driving transformation and wealth for Jamaicans at swearing-in
March 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Newly appointed Minister Audrey Marks says she is committed to sprinting towards the digitalisation of government services “to mak...
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Jamaica to write to FIFA about ‘hand ball’ goal vs DR Congo in failed World Cup bid
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Jamaica to write to FIFA about ‘hand ball’ goal vs DR Congo in failed World Cup bid
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WATCH: High spirit at Black River police concert
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Morgan expresses condolences following death at closed bridge in St Thomas
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan has expressed condolences following the tragic death of an individual ...
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Jamaican-American congresswoman says firing of US Attorney General ‘long overdue’
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NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette D Clarke, has welcomed the dismissal of United States Attorney Gen...
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Pepsi to partner with Yard Mas Carnival for 4th consecutive year
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