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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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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
December 17 04:29 PM
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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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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
December 17 03:31 PM
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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May 20, 2022
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — On a recent nighttime visit to a drugstore, a double-masked Kim Jong Un lamented the slow delivery of medicine. Separately, ...
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COVID cases in schools not resulting in hospitalisation
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COVID cases in schools not resulting in hospitalisation
May 19, 2022
HEALTH and education authorities are emphasising that the severity of COVID-19 cases among students is in keeping with global trends and that while so...
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New COVID-19 fear
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New COVID-19 fear
BY ALPHEA SUMNER Senior staff reporter saundersa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 19, 2022
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues in its third year, hundreds of thousands survivors of the disease continue to suffer with lingering painfu...
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COVID worries in the US
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COVID worries in the US
May 19, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) — COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States — and could get even worse over the coming months, federal hea...
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Worrying jump in Westmoreland’s COVID-19 cases
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Worrying jump in Westmoreland’s COVID-19 cases
BY DAINA DAVY Observer writer 
May 16, 2022
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — COVID-19 cases are increasing at an alarming rate in Westmoreland, according to the parish’s medical officer for health Dr Mar...
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We need help
Akera Davis Observer Writer 
May 16, 2022
OCHO RIOS, St Ann — With more than 100 active COVID-19 cases, health officials in St Ann are seeking assistance from councillors and other government ...
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North Korea confirms 21 new deaths as it battles COVID-19
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North Korea confirms 21 new deaths as it battles COVID-19
May 13, 2022
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Saturday reported 21 new deaths and 174,440 more people with fever symptoms as the country scrambles to slow ...
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Jamaica reports 276 new COVID cases, four deaths
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Jamaica reports 276 new COVID cases, four deaths
May 13, 2022
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica reported 276 new cases of COVID-19 and four fatalities on Thursday, according to the latest statistics from the Ministry o...
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North Korea reports first COVID-19 case, declares emergency
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North Korea reports first COVID-19 case, declares emergency
May 11, 2022
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP)— North Korea has confirmed its first-ever case of COVID-19 and declared a "severe national emergency", with leader Kim Jong U...
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110 new COVID-19 cases, five more deaths
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110 new COVID-19 cases, five more deaths
May 11, 2022
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica on Tuesday reported 110 new cases of the COVID-19 and five virus-related deaths in the last 24-hour period. This brings th...
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China labels WHO remarks on ‘zero-COVID’ ‘irresponsible’
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China labels WHO remarks on ‘zero-COVID’ ‘irresponsible’
May 11, 2022
BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday defended sticking to its strict “zero-COVID” approach, calling critical remarks from the head of the World Health Or...
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Testing is the best way to fight Covid-19
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Testing is the best way to fight Covid-19
May 11, 2022
The lockdown of the entire society with restricted movement only slow down the spread it cannot stop SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes Covid-19. Testi...
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Italy tops 19,000 coronavirus deaths
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Italy tops 19,000 coronavirus deaths
May 11, 2022
MILAN, Italy — Italy has topped 19,000 deaths and 150,000 cases of the coronavirus. The milestones were hit Saturday, even as the country continued to...
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COVID-19 forces St Hugh’s High to revert to online classes
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COVID-19 forces St Hugh’s High to revert to online classes
May 10, 2022
St Hugh’s High School in St Andrew will revert to online classes for the rest of this week after some students reportedly tested positive for COVID-19...
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107 new COVID-19 cases in Jamaica, two deaths reported
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107 new COVID-19 cases in Jamaica, two deaths reported
May 10, 2022
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Health and Wellness reported 107 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Monday, May 9, bringing the infection total ...
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WHO says China’s zero-COVID strategy unsustainable
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WHO says China’s zero-COVID strategy unsustainable
May 10, 2022
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)— China's flagship zero-COVID strategy to defeat the pandemic is unsustainable, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, a...
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Shanghai re-tightens on COVID, frustrating trapped residents
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Shanghai re-tightens on COVID, frustrating trapped residents
May 10, 2022
BEIJING (AP) — The city of Shanghai is doubling down on pandemic restrictions after a brief period of loosening up, frustrating residents who were hop...
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166 new COVID cases in Jamaica, three deaths reported
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166 new COVID cases in Jamaica, three deaths reported
May 9, 2022
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Health and Wellness reported 166 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths on Sunday, May 8, bringing the infection tota...
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Shanghai tightens lockdown despite falling COVID cases
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Shanghai tightens lockdown despite falling COVID cases
May 9, 2022
BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in Shanghai have again tightened anti-virus restrictions, just as the city was emerging from a month of strict lockdown due...
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Jamaica reports 227 new  COVID cases, two more deaths
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Jamaica reports 227 new COVID cases, two more deaths
May 8, 2022
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica on Saturday reported 227 new cases of the COVID-19 and two virus-related deaths in the last 24-hour period. This brings th...
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PAHO establishes high-level commission on mental health, COVID-19 for Caribbean countries
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PAHO establishes high-level commission on mental health, COVID-19 for Caribbean countries
May 8, 2022
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dr Carissa Etienne has launched a high-level commission ...
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Jamaica reports 147 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths
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Jamaica reports 147 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths
May 7, 2022
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica on Friday reported 147 new cases of the COVID-19 and two virus-related deaths in the last 24-hour period. This brings the ...
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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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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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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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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