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World Bank announces water security plan for one billion people
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World Bank announces water security plan for one billion people
April 15 11:03 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The World Bank announced a plan Wednesday that aims to improve secure water access for a billion people within the n...
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US says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade
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US says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The United States (US) military said on Wednesday that it successfully stopped nine vessels from sailing out of Irania...
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Report warns LAC will only achieve 19% of the 2030 SDGs
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Report warns LAC will only achieve 19% of the 2030 SDGs
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SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) — The ninth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development is taking place ...
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11 nations urge ‘coordinated’ economic support amid Middle East war
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11 nations urge ‘coordinated’ economic support amid Middle East war
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—The finance ministers of 11 countries including Britain and Japan called Wednesday for "coordinated emergency support" to...
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Iran military warns it will block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues
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Iran military warns it will block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues
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TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran's military warned on Wednesday it would block trade through the Red Sea, along with the Gulf and Sea of Oman, if the United St...
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Vybz Kartel thrills crowd at Cardi B’s Lil Miss Drama Tour in Florida
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Dancehall legend Vybz Kartel made a surprise appearance at Cardi B's Lil Miss Drama Tour stop in Florida, thrilling the sold-out crowd at the Amerant ...
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Insurance Association’s Business Conference set for April 20 and 21
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Insurance Association’s Business Conference set for April 20 and 21
April 15 07:51 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) will host its Business Conference on April 20–21, 2026. The conference, being under the...
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Maxi Priest, Mykal Rose and Tony Rebel to headline South Florida’s Rebel Salute debut
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Maxi Priest, Mykal Rose and Tony Rebel to headline South Florida’s Rebel Salute debut
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
April 15 07:41 AM
After two postponements, Rebel Salute makes its South Florida debut on April 19 at Miramar Regional Park in Miramar, South Florida. Maxi Priest, Mykal...
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US embassy attacked in Baghdad, strikes hit Iran-backed fighters
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US embassy attacked in Baghdad, strikes hit Iran-backed fighters
March 14, 2026
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- The US embassy in Baghdad was hit by an attack on Saturday following strikes that killed three members of a powerful Iran-backe...
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US Embassy invites Jamaicans to apply for visas ahead of World Cup 2026
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US Embassy invites Jamaicans to apply for visas ahead of World Cup 2026
February 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica is inviting applications from locals wishing to attend the upcoming 2026 World Cup. In a...
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Holness and Rubio discuss hurricane recovery, ‘shared regional priorities’ – US Embassy
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Holness and Rubio discuss hurricane recovery, ‘shared regional priorities’ – US Embassy
January 17, 2026
Prime Minister Andrew Holness held talks with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday. According to the US Embassy in a statement, th...
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Seiveright discusses development finance options with US officials
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Seiveright discusses development finance options with US officials
January 13, 2026
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright met with representatives of the US International Development Fi...
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US Embassy issues security alert for Americans in T&T
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US Embassy issues security alert for Americans in T&T
October 18, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago has put Americans on alert, telling them to avoid visiting US facilities in the ...
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Venezuela says foiled ‘false flag’ plot targeting US embassy
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Venezuela says foiled ‘false flag’ plot targeting US embassy
October 6, 2025
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)-Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro said Monday that Venezuela foiled a false flag operation by what he called local terrori...
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US Embassy launches 2025 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs programme in Jamaica
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US Embassy launches 2025 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs programme in Jamaica
August 1, 2025
The US Embassy in Kingston, in partnership with the Youth for Development Network (YFDN), on Wednesday, July 23, launched the 2025 Academy for Women E...
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US Embassy asks visa applicants to make social media accounts public
June 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Effective immediately, all individuals applying for F, M or J nonimmigrant visas are required to set their social media accounts t...
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CREATE project aims to transform troubled communities through environmental design
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CREATE project aims to transform troubled communities through environmental design
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May 16, 2025
There are plans in place to transform five of the island’s most troubled communities – Parade Gardens, and Majesty Gardens in the Corporate Area; Greg...
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Man dies at US Embassy after medical episode
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Man dies at US Embassy after medical episode
March 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Jamaican man on Monday died at the United States (US) Embassy in Kingston after reportedly experiencing a medical emergency. The...
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Important changes for temporary work and exchange visa applicant
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Important changes for temporary work and exchange visa applicant
January 8, 2025
Each year, thousands of Jamaicans work on a temporary basis in the United States on H-2A (agricultural), H-2B (non-agricultural), J-1 (exchange visito...
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World Bank announces water security plan for one billion people
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The World Bank announced a plan Wednesday that aims to improve secure water access for a billion people within the n...
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US says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade
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Report warns LAC will only achieve 19% of the 2030 SDGs
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Iran military warns it will block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues
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