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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17 05:04 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17 04:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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December 17 03:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
December 17 03:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17 01:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
December 17 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
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World Bank report urges LAC to rethink economic strategies amid global uncertainties
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World Bank report urges LAC to rethink economic strategies amid global uncertainties
April 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – A new World Bank report is urging Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) countries to rethink their economic strateg...
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New learning resource centre offers hope to vulnerable youth in St Lucia
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New learning resource centre offers hope to vulnerable youth in St Lucia
April 24, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia, (CMC) -A new learning resource centre is offering opportunities for academic and personal growth to vulnerable children and youth ...
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LAC to benefit from new initiative involving IFRS Foundation
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LAC to benefit from new initiative involving IFRS Foundation
April 23, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IFRS Foundation Wednesday formalised a strategic part...
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US warns it cannot continue shouldering the high finances needed for Haiti’s security
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US warns it cannot continue shouldering the high finances needed for Haiti’s security
April 22, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — The United States (US) says while it is determined to assist the Haitian people achieve peace, security and prosperity, it “can...
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ICE nabs undocumented Caribbean nationals at construction site in Puerto Rico
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ICE nabs undocumented Caribbean nationals at construction site in Puerto Rico
April 19, 2025
VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico (CMC) — The United States (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says its agents have arrested five undocumented...
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Attorneys General sue Trump over ‘ideological deportation policy’
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Attorneys General sue Trump over ‘ideological deportation policy’
April 18, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – Nineteen attorneys general have taken legal action to stop the Trump administration’s “ideological deportation policy,...
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Police in St Kitts warn against using social media to spread fake news
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Police in St Kitts warn against using social media to spread fake news
April 18, 2025
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – Police have warned people of using social media to spread false rumours after one report had indicated that a minor had d...
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IACHR concerned about the escalation of violence and humanitarian crisis in Haiti
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IACHR concerned about the escalation of violence and humanitarian crisis in Haiti
April 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) –  The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) says it is deeply concerned over the escalation of violence a...
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CCJ ends sensitisation programme for the region
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CCJ ends sensitisation programme for the region
April 18, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC) – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Curt of Justice (CCJ) says it has concluded a series of  sensitisation workshops for sev...
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UPDATE: Police pledge to heighten security at Piarco International Airport
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UPDATE: Police pledge to heighten security at Piarco International Airport
April 17, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Acting Police Commissioner Junior Benjamin of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is promising a swift response, in...
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Arriving passenger killed at Piarco International airport in Trinidad and Tobago
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Arriving passenger killed at Piarco International airport in Trinidad and Tobago
April 17, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – A passenger who landed at the Piarco International Airport in Trinidad and Tobago was shot and killed early Thursday s...
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IOM warns Haiti crisis could impact regional, global stability
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IOM warns Haiti crisis could impact regional, global stability
April 17, 2025
NEW YORK, USA (CMC) – The Director General of the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned on Thursday that the Haiti cri...
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IACHR expresses concern regarding the electoral reform process in Dominica
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IACHR expresses concern regarding the electoral reform process in Dominica
April 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) Wednesday expressed concern over what it described as Dominica...
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CCJ celebrates 20th anniversary
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CCJ celebrates 20th anniversary
April 16, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Caribbean Court of Justice is on Wednesday celebrating its 20th anniversary with the outgoing President Justice Ad...
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Belize assumes leadership role on behalf of Caribbean states at IMO negotiations
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Belize assumes leadership role on behalf of Caribbean states at IMO negotiations
April 16, 2025
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) — Belize has assumed a leadership role on behalf of a block of Caribbean countries that are members of the International Mariti...
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Caricom troops being deployed to Haiti
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Caricom troops being deployed to Haiti
April 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC)  – A  21-member Caribbean Community (Caricom) Joint Task Force-Haiti (CJTF-H) relief team is being deployed to Haiti to suppo...
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Cops kill man, seize gun in St Andrew operation
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Cops kill man, seize gun in St Andrew operation
April 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A man was found dead and an illegal firearm seized during an alleged confrontation with the police on Content Avenue off Waltham P...
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PAHO calls for strengthening of  public health capacities
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PAHO calls for strengthening of public health capacities
April 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States  (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says there is an urgent need to strengthen public health capacities in ...
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Antigua’s supervisor of elections to head Caricom Observer mission to Trinidad polls
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Antigua’s supervisor of elections to head Caricom Observer mission to Trinidad polls
April 16, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) – Antigua and Barbuda’s Supervisor of Elections, Ian S Hughes, will lead a Caribbean Community (Caricom) Observer mission to...
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Bahamian gov’t, opposition in war of words over US indictment of nationals
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Bahamian gov’t, opposition in war of words over US indictment of nationals
April 16, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas, (CMC) -Prime Minister Phillip Davis has defended his statement alleging that the Bahamian law enforcement officers charged in a Unite...
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Guyanese gov’t issues warning to people engaged in illegal gold trade
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Guyanese gov’t issues warning to people engaged in illegal gold trade
April 16, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (CMC) – The Guyana government is warning individuals engaged in the illegal gold trade that they face prosecution, if caught. The ...
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CXC announces plans to reposition itself
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CXC announces plans to reposition itself
April 15, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados-based Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) says it is repositioning itself to become more responsive to the n...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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