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Colombia’s Petro says US bombed suspected cocaine factory in Venezuela
December 30 09:40 PM
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (AFP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday said the United States bombed a suspected cocaine factory in the port city of Ma...
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Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
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Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
December 30 08:35 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad  (CMC) –  Trinidadian police say the body of a 46-year-old fireman, who had been abducted from his home last weekend, was foun...
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Six men charged following storehouse heist
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Six men charged following storehouse heist
December 30 07:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six men, including two taxi drivers and a 62-year-old, have been slapped with multiple offences for their alleged involvement in a...
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
December 30 07:03 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
December 30 06:58 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With many individuals dealing with emotional scars in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma spe...
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
December 30 06:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 30, ended trading at $159.83, down nine cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
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NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
December 30 05:52 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A $250,000 Christmas donation from NCB Foundation’s Grant a Wish initiative is helping to strengthen  hurricane relief efforts led...
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Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
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Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
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December 30 05:45 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Campari has signed a year-long title partnership with popular event series Sandz Music Festival.  The collaboration comes into eff...
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Disaster response team ‘primed and ready’ to assist Bahamas, says Holness
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Disaster response team ‘primed and ready’ to assist Bahamas, says Holness
September 3, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica has mobilised the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to be dispatched to assist t...
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PHOTO: Mayberry Foundation donates $1m to Sandals/Bahamas relief
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PHOTO: Mayberry Foundation donates $1m to Sandals/Bahamas relief
September 3, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Adam Stewart (left) deputy chairman of Sandals Resorts and president of the Sandals Foundation in discussion this morning with Chr...
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Concerns over drought situation in region prevail despite rains
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Concerns over drought situation in region prevail despite rains
September 3, 2019
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados-based Caribbean Drought and Precipitation Monitoring Network (CDPMN) today said even as rainfall continues t...
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The Queen shocked, saddened after Dorian ravages Bahamas
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The Queen shocked, saddened after Dorian ravages Bahamas
September 3, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Queen has issued a statement offering condolences to the people of The Bahamas, following  the passage of Hurricane Dorian whi...
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PM Johnson loses majority ahead of Brexit parliament showdown
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PM Johnson loses majority ahead of Brexit parliament showdown
September 3, 2019
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday lost his working majority in parliament ahead of a showdown with rebel MPs over...
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UN agencies say ready with emergency aid for Bahamas
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UN agencies say ready with emergency aid for Bahamas
September 3, 2019
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — UN agencies said Tuesday they had emergency medical and food aid ready to help the people of The Bahamas after the devasta...
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St Lucia to revitalise honey industry
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St Lucia to revitalise honey industry
September 3, 2019
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — St Lucia is moving to revitalise its honey industry after the island's honey cluster development plan has been successful i...
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: No bus fare increase on stagnant salaries
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: No bus fare increase on stagnant salaries
September 3, 2019
Dear Editor, Taxi and bus operators are again calling for a fare increase that might never happen. On Monday some operators withdrew their services to...
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Forex: J$137.85 to one US dollar
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Forex: J$137.85 to one US dollar
September 2, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, September 3 ended trading at J$137.85 up by 13 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign ex...
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Windies 145-4 in search of improbable 468
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Windies 145-4 in search of improbable 468
September 1, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — West Indies are 145-4 in their second innings at lunch on Monday's fourth day of the second Test at Sabina Park, still needing ano...
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Browne says new UWI campus ‘defining moment’ in Antigua and Barbuda’s history
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Browne says new UWI campus ‘defining moment’ in Antigua and Barbuda’s history
September 1, 2019
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) — Prime Minister Gaston Browne has described the establishment of the fourth campus of the University of the West Indies (UW)...
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US sprint star Christian Coleman cleared of doping violation
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US sprint star Christian Coleman cleared of doping violation
September 1, 2019
LOS ANGELES, United States — Top sprinter Christian Coleman will be eligible for this month's world championships and next year's Olympics after the U...
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Record-setting Hurricane Dorian keeps pounding north Bahamas
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Record-setting Hurricane Dorian keeps pounding north Bahamas
September 1, 2019
McLEAN'S TOWN CAY, Bahamas (AP) — In a slow, relentless advance, a catastrophic Hurricane Dorian kept pounding at the northern Bahamas early Monday, a...
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Chairman of the Integrity Commission Justice Karl Harrison quits
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Chairman of the Integrity Commission Justice Karl Harrison quits
September 1, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Court of Appeal judge, Justice Karl Harrison, has resigned as chairman of the Integrity Commission. Justice Harrison confir...
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India beat West Indies by 257 runs, win Test series 2-0
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India beat West Indies by 257 runs, win Test series 2-0
September 1, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — India bowled West Indies out for 210 in Kingston, Jamaica, on Monday to win the second Test by 257 runs and complete a sweep...
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At least one confirmed dead in storm-hit Bahamas
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At least one confirmed dead in storm-hit Bahamas
September 1, 2019
PORT SAINT LUCIE, United States (AFP) — Monster storm Dorian stalked across The Bahamas Monday as surging seawaters and ferocious winds sowed chaos in...
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NWA revises some Corporate Area traffic changes
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NWA revises some Corporate Area traffic changes
September 1, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) will be tweaking some of the changes made to reduce congestion levels on major corridors in the Co...
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UPDATE: At least 5 dead in storm-hit Bahamas
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UPDATE: At least 5 dead in storm-hit Bahamas
September 1, 2019
PORT SAINT LUCIE, Bahamas (AFP) — Monster storm Dorian stalled over the Bahamas Monday as surging seawaters and ferocious winds sowed chaos in low-lyi...
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Purple Slush Foundation gives to needy students in St Thomas
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Purple Slush Foundation gives to needy students in St Thomas
September 1, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Parents of two primary school students in St Thomas received much-needed financial relief going into the new academic year, courte...
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Inflows at Mona plant decline, water supply to customers affected
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Inflows at Mona plant decline, water supply to customers affected
September 1, 2019
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — The National Water Commission is advising that there has been a significant drop in the volume of inflows to the Mona Treatment P...
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Caribbean urged to ‘break-up’ with single use plastics
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Caribbean urged to ‘break-up’ with single use plastics
September 1, 2019
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Global Environment Facility-funded Integrating Water, Land and Ecosystems Management in Caribbean Small Island Develo...
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VIDEO: Chang pleased with Corporate Area traffic flow
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VIDEO: Chang pleased with Corporate Area traffic flow
September 1, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang has expressed satisfaction with the movement of traffic in the Corporate Area so far...
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Soldier charged with firearm offences
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
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Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
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