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US-indicted Raul Castro reappears after months out of public view
August 13 10:49 AM
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP)—Veteran Cuban leader Raul Castro appeared in public for the first time in months Thursday, attending an event in Havana to mark the...
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National Farm Queen competition vital to changing perceptions of agriculture, says organiser
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MAY PEN, Clarendon — Sixty years after its inception, the National Farm Queen Competition is being repositioned for a new generation, with organiser V...
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Man dies in crash after allegedly driving wrong way on Williamsfield Highway
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica—A man died as a result of injuries he sustained during a two-vehicle crash on the Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000 near Porus whe...
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Firearm, ammo seized at Petrojam Montego Bay Terminal
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August 13 09:30 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A firearm, several rounds of ammunition and US$1,780 in cash was seized by members of the National Strategic Anti-Gang Division (NSA...
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Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as ‘lies’
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TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran's military on Thursday rejected as "lies" remarks by US President Donald Trump claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, sayin...
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Caricom education ministers meeting in Guyana
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC)—Caribbean Community (Caricom) education ministers began a two-day meeting in Guyana on Wednesday amid concerns as to whether ...
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Tropical wave expected to move into Caribbean Sea, rain forecast for Heroes’ Day
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Tropical wave expected to move into Caribbean Sea, rain forecast for Heroes’ Day
October 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a tropical wave moving over the Windward Islands, according to its 8:00...
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Tropical wave could develop into tropical depression late next week — NHC
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Tropical wave could develop into tropical depression late next week — NHC
October 3, 2025
FLORIDA, United States  — A tropical wave is expected to move off the coast of Africa on Friday, according to the US National Hurricane Centre. The NH...
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Hurricane centre monitoring tropical wave with potential to develop
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Hurricane centre monitoring tropical wave with potential to develop
July 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave currently moving across the Atlantic that could develop into the seaso...
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Increased rainfall expected Tuesday into Wednesday due to tropical wave
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Increased rainfall expected Tuesday into Wednesday due to tropical wave
November 11, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A slow-moving Tropical Wave that is currently impacting weather across Hispaniola is expected to move across Jamaica Tuesday into ...
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Flash flood watch in effect for southern parishes
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Flash flood watch in effect for southern parishes
October 16, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A flash flood watch has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of southern parishes as increased and heavy rainfall from a...
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Roads impassable due to heavy rain associated with tropical wave
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Roads impassable due to heavy rain associated with tropical wave
October 16, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Roads in Kingston and St Andrew have been flooded due to heavy and increased rainfall in the parishes over the last two days. The J...
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Tropical wave to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms Tuesday through Friday
October 14, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Heavy rain associated with a tropical wave is expected to start affecting the island on Tuesday through to Friday. The Meteorologic...
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St Elizabeth on high alert for tropical wave
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St Elizabeth on high alert for tropical wave
September 4, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The parish of St Elizabeth is on high alert as a strong tropical wave is set to move across Jamaica from September 4 to 6, bringin...
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Mandeville streets flooded as tropical wave moves across Jamaica
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Mandeville streets flooded as tropical wave moves across Jamaica
September 4, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— Several roads in Mandeville, Manchester are flooded due to heavy and persistent rains associated with a tropical wave affecting t...
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Met Service on alert for tropical wave which is likely to develop into tropical depression
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Met Service on alert for tropical wave which is likely to develop into tropical depression
August 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) is monitoring a tropical wave in the central Atlantic, which has a medium chan...
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