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Agent Sasco celebrates 25th music anniversary

-says authenticity, belief in core values a huge part of his staying power

December 11 06:23 PM

KINGSTON, Jamaica — This past summer, Agent Sasco marked a significant milestone in his career as he celebrated his 25th anniversary in music. Reflect...

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Forex: J$156.96 to one US dollar

December 11 06:01 PM

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, December 11 ended trading at $156.96 up by 12 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange ...

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Country Christmas traditions from back in the day

December 11 05:43 PM

Looking at Christmas traditions nowadays, it is more difficult to distinguish between those that are from the rural areas of Jamaica versus those that...

Suspect in shooting of police corporal taken into custody

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Kingston mayor expects report on alleged building breach at an Estatebridge development in 48 hours

December 11 04:29 PM

KINGSTON, Jamaica- Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby says he expects a written report within 48 hours from the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporati...

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FBI’s anti-corruption tools offer support for Caribbean

December 11 03:56 PM

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is extending its robust toolkit for combating corruption to partn...

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Farmers urged to protect microorganisms for optimal soil health

December 11 03:51 PM

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD) is encouraging stakeholders in the agricultural sector to focus their efforts on ...

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Wanted man captured in Westmoreland during operation

December 11 03:32 PM

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has captured a wanted man during an intensive security operation in Hartford, Westmorelan...

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Life sentence requested in femicide that shocked Italy

November 25, 2024

Rome, Italy (AFP) — An Italian prosecutor requested a life sentence Monday for a university student who admitted to killing his ex-girlfriend in a hig...

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Maximum term sought in French mass rape trial for husband who drugged wife

November 25, 2024

AVIGNON, France (AFP) — French prosecutors on Monday demanded a maximum 20-year jail term for the man charged with enlisting dozens of strangers to ra...

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Israelis freed a year ago urge action to release Gaza hostages

November 24, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP) - Former Israeli hostages, freed from Hamas captivity under a deal that took effect exactly one year ago, on Sunday called for ...

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Israel army says 250 projectiles launched from Lebanon Sunday

November 24, 2024

JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) - The Israeli military said on Sunday militant group Hezbollah launched 250 projectiles into Israeli territory from Lebanon...

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Thai police probe monastery for using bodies in meditation

November 24, 2024

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) - A Buddhist monastery in Thailand is under investigation after authorities discovered more than 40 bodies on site which were ...

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Truce called after 82 killed in Pakistan sectarian clashes

November 24, 2024

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP - Pakistani officials announced a seven-day truce Sunday after days of bitter sectarian gunfights in the country's northwest K...

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Mass rape trial sparks demonstrations across France

November 23, 2024

PARIS, France (AFP) - Tens of thousands demonstrated in major French cities Saturday against violence targeting women, as campaigners push for the cou...

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Serb court extends detention of 12 suspects over station collapse

November 23, 2024

BELGRADE, Serbia (AFP) - A Serbian court said on Saturday it had ordered 10 people, including an ex-minister, be detained for up to 30 days and two pl...

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Sean Combs bail ruling to come next week — US media

November 22, 2024

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who has been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering, appeared in court Friday a...

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WHO keeps mpox at highest alert level

November 22, 2024

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)— The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday it had decided to keep its alert for the mpox epidemic at the highest level...

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Judge in Trump criminal case delays sentencing indefinitely- court

November 22, 2024

NEW YORK, United States (AFP)— The judge in Donald Trump's criminal hush money case ordered on Friday that sentencing be delayed indefinitely, a legal...

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Spain fines ‘abusive’ budget airlines 179 mn euros

November 22, 2024

Madrid, Spain (AFP) - Spain's leftist government said Friday it has fined five budget airlines including Ryanair and EasyJet 179 million euros ($187 m...

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UK govt says would comply with ‘legal obligations’ related to ICC

November 22, 2024

London, United Kingdom (AFP) - The British government indicated on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested on an Inter...

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226 health workers killed in Lebanon since October 7— WHO

November 22, 2024

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)— Nearly 230 health workers have been killed in Lebanon since the start of Israel's war in Gaza following the October 7 attac...

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Biden calls ICC arrest warrant for Israeli leaders ‘outrageous’

November 21, 2024

Washington, United States (AFP) US President Joe Biden on Thursday called the International Criminal Court's move to issue arrest warrants for Israeli...

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West Indies not taking Bangladesh for granted, says Brathwaite

November 21, 2024

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – Despite having a dominant Test record against Bangladesh at home, West Indies Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite has given the ...

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Prime minister of India bestowed with Guyana’s highest honour

November 21, 2024

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (CMC) – The Prime Minister of Cooperative Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi has been bestowed with the Order of Excellence, by...

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French president criticises Haitian officials for prime minister’s dismissal

November 21, 2024

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) – French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticised Haitian officials who dismissed Prime Minister Garry Conille, calli...

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International School for Development Justice to start offering classes January

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November 21, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The University of the West Indies (UWI) says its school for development justice will become fully operational next year. “At the t...

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Russia says notified US before firing hypersonic missile at Ukraine

November 21, 2024

Moscow, Russia (AFP) Russia informed the United States that it was going to launch a new hypersonic missile 30 minutes before firing it at Ukraine, st...

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Netanyahu says ICC warrant won’t stop Israel defending itself

November 21, 2024

JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP)— Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Co...

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Loyalist Gaetz withdraws as Trump attorney general pick

November 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— Right-wing firebrand Matt Gaetz on Thursday pulled out of the confirmation process to become US attorney general, pit...

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Agent Sasco celebrates 25th music anniversary

-says authenticity, belief in core values a huge part of his staying power

December 11, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — This past summer, Agent Sasco marked a significant milestone in his career as he celebrated his 25th anniversary in music. Reflect...

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Forex: J$156.96 to one US dollar

December 11, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, December 11 ended trading at $156.96 up by 12 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange ...

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Country Christmas traditions from back in the day

December 11, 2024

Looking at Christmas traditions nowadays, it is more difficult to distinguish between those that are from the rural areas of Jamaica versus those that...

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Kingston mayor expects report on alleged building breach at an Estatebridge development in 48 hours

December 11, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica- Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby says he expects a written report within 48 hours from the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporati...

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