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Food price slump pushes Jamaica’s inflation lower in February
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Food price slump pushes Jamaica’s inflation lower in February
March 16 05:49 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Consumer prices in Jamaica fell in February as a sharp drop in vegetable prices pushed down food costs, offering temporary relief ...
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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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$1.08b  allocated to upgrade TAJ revenue system
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$1.08b allocated to upgrade TAJ revenue system
February 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A sum of $1.08 billion has been allocated in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure for upgrading Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ’...
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DCS upgrading key institutional spaces to raise standard of care and rehabilitation
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DCS upgrading key institutional spaces to raise standard of care and rehabilitation
January 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has been investing in the renovation and upgrading of key institutional spaces, as p...
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J$49 m ‘Village at Tower Hill’ project to deliver new housing for six families
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J$49 m ‘Village at Tower Hill’ project to deliver new housing for six families
June 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Construction is set to begin next week on a new multi-family residence in St Andrew West Central, which will provide housing for a...
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$72.6m design contract signed for upgrades at four health facilities
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$72.6m design contract signed for upgrades at four health facilities
May 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has signed a contract valued at $72.6 million with Form Architects Limited for the provision o...
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Food price slump pushes Jamaica’s inflation lower in February
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Consumer prices in Jamaica fell in February as a sharp drop in vegetable prices pushed down food costs, offering temporary relief ...
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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
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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, 2026
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
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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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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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