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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
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NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette  Clarke has collaborated with New York Congressman Michael Lawler i...
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens moved up three places to fifth in the points table despite playing out a 1-1 draw with Dunbeholden FC in their resc...
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
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Government will continue the annual withdrawal of $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) for budgetary support which has been made more c...
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
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With its revenues severely imperiled by Hurricane Melissa, the Government is looking to raise $29.4 billion in new taxes in the 2026-2027 fiscal year....
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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LONDON, United Kingdom -- Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape. The 32-year-old, who now plays for...
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 12 05:53 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -Jamaica's Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) has been lauded as a regional best practice in child labour ...
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
February 12 05:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a bid to maintain the gains made by the security forces in reducing crime, particulalry murders, the Ministry of National Secur...
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
February 12 05:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, February 12, ended at $157.92, up 91 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily ex...
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February 6, 2026
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The European Union (EU) said Friday that it had told TikTok it needs to change its "addictive design" or risk heavy fines, a...
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TikTok settles hours before landmark social media addiction trial
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TikTok settles hours before landmark social media addiction trial
January 27, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Video sharing app TikTok has made an eleventh-hour deal to avoid a landmark United States (US) trial accusing it, a...
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TikTok star Khaby Lame sells company in US$900m deal
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TikTok star Khaby Lame sells company in US$900m deal
January 27, 2026
Khaby Lame, the world's most-followed TikToker, has inked over US$900 million in a deal which saw the sale of a stake in his company, Step Distinctive...
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Court rules punishment of cop over viral TikTok video was excessive
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Court rules punishment of cop over viral TikTok video was excessive
January 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Supreme Court judge has ruled that senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) overstepped their legal authority in d...
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
A Florida family’s efforts to preserve their Jamaican matriarch’s recipes, passed down through generations, have transformed the 96-year-old woman int...
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TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat
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TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat
December 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — TikTok said Thursday it had signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain oper...
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Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown
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Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown
December 9, 2025
SYDENEY, Australia (AFP)—Australia banned young teenagers from social media on Wednesday, launching a world-first crackdown designed to unglue childre...
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Labour ministry warns against fraudulent TikTok account using minister’s image
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Labour ministry warns against fraudulent TikTok account using minister’s image
November 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is alerting the public to the unauthorised and fraudulent use of video images of...
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Nigerian court orders TikTokers to marry after viral smooches
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Nigerian court orders TikTokers to marry after viral smooches
October 21, 2025
KANO, Nigeria (AFP) — A court in Kano, the largest city in northern Nigeria's socially conservative north, has ordered two TikTok celebrities to get m...
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Trump allies to control TikTok under new US deal
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Trump allies to control TikTok under new US deal
September 25, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order laying out a proposed deal for a US version of TikTok that would ...
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TikTok US to hold copy of algorithm, secured by Oracle—White House
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TikTok US to hold copy of algorithm, secured by Oracle—White House
September 22, 2025
Washington, United States (AFP) —Tech giant Oracle is set to provide security for a US version of TikTok's algorithm, the White House said Monday, und...
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Americans would dominate board of new TikTok US entity — White House
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Americans would dominate board of new TikTok US entity — White House
September 20, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A deal for the Chinese parent company of popular video-sharing app TikTok to sell its United States (US) operations ...
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CPFSA defends removal of Tiktoker Rosalee’s children; warns public against sharing false information
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CPFSA defends removal of Tiktoker Rosalee’s children; warns public against sharing false information
September 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has confirmed that the removal of the children of popular TikTok influence...
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Trump extends delay on US TikTok ban until mid-December
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Trump extends delay on US TikTok ban until mid-December
September 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended a delay on enforcing a ban against TikTok until Decemb...
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‘Mother Love’ pleads guilty on promoting violence on Tik Tok charge
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‘Mother Love’ pleads guilty on promoting violence on Tik Tok charge
September 12, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – A 44-year-old vendor has pleaded guilty after being charged with the use of audiovisual communication to promote violence, aft...
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China urges ‘dialogue’ with US over TikTok — ministry
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China urges ‘dialogue’ with US over TikTok — ministry
September 12, 2025
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China urged the United States on Friday to address their TikTok dispute through dialogue, as top leaders from both countries ar...
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White House starts TikTok account
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White House starts TikTok account
August 19, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - The White House launched a TikTok account on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump continues to permit the Chinese-owne...
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Bail extended for TikToker Kemar ‘Candy’ Jones
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Bail extended for TikToker Kemar ‘Candy’ Jones
August 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — TikToker Kemar Jones, more popularly known as "Candy", had his bail extended when he appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish...
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Egypt arrests TikTokers in latest morality crackdown
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Egypt arrests TikTokers in latest morality crackdown
August 4, 2025
CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) — Egyptian authorities have arrested at least eight TikTok content creators in less than a week on vague charges including "indecen...
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TikTok launches crowd-sourced debunking tool in US
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TikTok launches crowd-sourced debunking tool in US
July 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—TikTok on Wednesday rolled out a crowd-sourced debunking system in the United States, becoming the latest tech platfor...
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Venezuela police arrest suspect in TikToker’s live murder
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Venezuela police arrest suspect in TikToker’s live murder
June 30, 2025
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuelan police have arrested an alleged accomplice in the murder of a TikTok influencer who was killed during a livestre...
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Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days
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Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days
June 19, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump announced Thursday he had given social media platform TikTok another 90 days to find a non-Ch...
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