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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
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
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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Another curfew imposed in sections of August Town
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Another curfew imposed in sections of August Town
January 21, 2019
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — The police are reporting that a curfew has been imposed in sections of the August Town Police Division. This is the second time a...
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Fish introduced to gullies in Old Harbour to help fight dengue
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Fish introduced to gullies in Old Harbour to help fight dengue
January 21, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Private electricity generating company, Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP) today deposited 1,800 tilapia fish into several recently cle...
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Prayer for the day
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Prayer for the day
January 20, 2019
O Christ Jesus, when all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness, give us the sense of your presence, your love, and your strength. Help...
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: Jamaicans should own a share in Petrojam
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ONLINE READERS COMMENT: Jamaicans should own a share in Petrojam
January 20, 2019
The Editor,                                                                  Dear Sir or Madam: Petrojam: The objective ought to be to have it owned, ...
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Lawyer reported missing
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Lawyer reported missing
January 20, 2019
TRELAWNY, Jamaica— Attorney-at-law Williams Hines, 65, otherwise called 'Baldie', of Greenside, Falmouth in Trelawny and Mona, in St Andrew has been r...
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Two dead from heart attacks as strong quake jolts Chile
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Two dead from heart attacks as strong quake jolts Chile
January 20, 2019
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) — A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit north-central Chile on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, with police reporting th...
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Epilepsy Association seeking US2,000 to assist with medication
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Epilepsy Association seeking US2,000 to assist with medication
January 20, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican Epilepsy Association has partnered with The Jamaica National Group in an effort to raise funds to assist with buying ...
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Gov’t will continue to improve water systems, says Holness
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Gov’t will continue to improve water systems, says Holness
January 20, 2019
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government will continue to improve water systems islandwide to ensure access to the ame...
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Trump attacks top Democrat for rejecting Mexico wall deal
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Trump attacks top Democrat for rejecting Mexico wall deal
January 20, 2019
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump bitterly attacked top Democrat Nancy Pelosi on Sunday after she rejected a deal on immigra...
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Garbage collector held with 5 bullets in Portmore
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Garbage collector held with 5 bullets in Portmore
January 20, 2019
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A garbage collector in Portmore, St Catherine has been charged with illegal possession of ammunition. He is 24-year-old Roshan...
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Pope touts ‘Click to Pray’ app ahead of World Youth Day
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Pope touts ‘Click to Pray’ app ahead of World Youth Day
January 20, 2019
VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) — Pope Francis on Sunday recommended a praying app called "Click to Pray" ahead of a World Youth Day festival in Panama t...
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Suicide suspected in death of 16-y-o St Elizabeth girl
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Suicide suspected in death of 16-y-o St Elizabeth girl
January 19, 2019
ST ELIZABETH , Jamaica — It is believed that a teen girl committed suicide at her home in Newton district, St Elizabeth yesterday. The constabulary's ...
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Trump offers ‘Dreamers’ deal for border-money proposal
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Trump offers ‘Dreamers’ deal for border-money proposal
January 19, 2019
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — President Donald Trump sought to break the government shutdown impasse Saturday, offering to extend protections for y...
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78-y-o man found dead in apparent suicide
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78-y-o man found dead in apparent suicide
January 19, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 78-year-old man was found dead at his home on Wild Street in Kingston yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Anns Simpso...
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Former JUTC employee who crashed bus arrested
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Former JUTC employee who crashed bus arrested
January 19, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police have apprehended the former Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) employee who reportedly drove away a bus from one ...
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Fuel pipeline blaze in Mexico kills at least 66
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Fuel pipeline blaze in Mexico kills at least 66
January 19, 2019
TLAHUELILPAN, Mexico (AFP) -- An explosion and fire in central Mexico killed at least 66 people after hundreds converged on the site of an illegal fue...
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Flag weather warning system to be implemented at seaports
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Flag weather warning system to be implemented at seaports
January 19, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica  — The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) plans to institute a flag weather warning system with accompanying signs at seaport depar...
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J’can-born soldier dies in Bermuda crash
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J’can-born soldier dies in Bermuda crash
January 19, 2019
HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) – A Jamaican-born soldier, Ricardo Gibbs, has become Bermuda's first road fatality of the year after his motorcycle hit a wall...
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Construction worker dies in Manchester crash
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Construction worker dies in Manchester crash
January 19, 2019
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Investigators assigned to the Manchester Police Division are probing the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision that clai...
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Connecticut radio station recognises dancehall artiste Kashu
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Connecticut radio station recognises dancehall artiste Kashu
January 18, 2019
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Clarendon bred dancehall artiste Kashu, was named Artiste of the Year by Connecticut radio station BUSY 103.3 FM. The Hartford ba...
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Prayer for the day
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January 18, 2019
Gracious God, I pray that with your grace, I and all people will reverence, protect, and promote all life and that we will be especially sensitive to ...
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Windies stand by Pybus appointment, refer critic to ethics body
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Windies stand by Pybus appointment, refer critic to ethics body
January 18, 2019
ST JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda (AFP) -- West Indies cricket chiefs insisted they were standing by the decision to name Richard Pybus as their new head...
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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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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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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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