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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
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December 17 06:50 PM
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett on Tuesday officially launched the Tourism Housing Assistance Recovery Programme (THARP), an initiative aimed at p...
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
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LAS VEGAS, United States — A 60-metre sprinter from the United States has become the first female track athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Gam...
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
December 17 06:33 PM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Muschett High scored a double win, beating Holland High in two Under-16 games in ISSA Rural Area Zone B boys' basketball competiti...
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
December 17 06:22 PM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A manhunt for the mass shooter who opened fire in an exam room at one of America's top universities stretched into a f...
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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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Facebook moves to make more video ad money
December 13, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Facebook on Thursday moved to bolster its appeal and money-making potential as an online platform for viewing vid...
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Work underway to have Falmouth Bypass reopened today
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Work underway to have Falmouth Bypass reopened today
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) says emergency work is underway along the Falmouth Bypass in Trelawny “with a view to having traff...
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IDB’s Turner-Jones says NIDS will create foundation for digital economy
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IDB’s Turner-Jones says NIDS will create foundation for digital economy
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones, says the Nationa...
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10 J’cans among 96 illegal immigrants detained in Trinidad
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10 J’cans among 96 illegal immigrants detained in Trinidad
December 13, 2017
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Several Caribbean nationals were detained by police during a combined anti-crime exercise conducted in Port-of-Spain, ...
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JET welcomes UDC decision to declare Goat Islands a wildlife sanctuary
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JET welcomes UDC decision to declare Goat Islands a wildlife sanctuary
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) says it is celebrating the decision by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to establish th...
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Lee Chin urges J’cans to support youth in juvenile remand centres
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Lee Chin urges J’cans to support youth in juvenile remand centres
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Chairman of the non-profit organisation, Trust for the Americas, Michael Lee-Chin, is calling on influential individuals to ...
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Be vigilant when buying electrical appliances, CAC urges
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Be vigilant when buying electrical appliances, CAC urges
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising consumers to exercise caution when purchasing electrical equipment and app...
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McKenzie probes death of wards at St Thomas Infirmary
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McKenzie probes death of wards at St Thomas Infirmary
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development says it is collaborating with the Ministry of Health to determine the c...
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PNP councillor caretaker, son murdered in Clarendon
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PNP councillor caretaker, son murdered in Clarendon
December 13, 2017
CLARENDON, Jamaica — The May Pen police are currently investigating the circumstances leading to the murder of 44-year-old, Carol Eubanks-Myles and he...
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Amnesty for people living illegally in Jamaica — Montague
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Amnesty for people living illegally in Jamaica — Montague
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — National Security Minister Robert Montague says the Government will be embarking on an amnesty in early 2018 aimed at regula...
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UPDATE: US regulator orders rollback of ‘net neutrality’ rules
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UPDATE: US regulator orders rollback of ‘net neutrality’ rules
December 13, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US regulators voted Thursday to roll back so-called "net neutrality" rules that require Internet providers to treat ...
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Agriculture Ministry to import food supplies to meet Christmas demand
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Agriculture Ministry to import food supplies to meet Christmas demand
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Agriculture says it will be importing additional food supplies in order to adequately meet demands during the Chri...
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Flash flood watch in effect for northern parishes, discontinued for southeastern parishes
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Flash flood watch in effect for northern parishes, discontinued for southeastern parishes
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological (Met) Service has extended a flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Hanover, St James, Trelaw...
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Pacer Cummins makes strides in ICC rankings
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Pacer Cummins makes strides in ICC rankings
December 13, 2017
LONDON, England (CMC) — West Indies fast bowler Miguel Cummins has made excellent progress in the Test bowling rankings, jumping 14 places in the late...
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NEPA warns against buying protected species as Christmas gifts
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NEPA warns against buying protected species as Christmas gifts
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is warning members of the public, who may be seeking to purchase pets as gifts...
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UN agency helps C’bean farmers broaden ‘market horizons’
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UN agency helps C’bean farmers broaden ‘market horizons’
December 13, 2017
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says it has been helping farmers in Latin America and the Caribbean ...
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Bolt, McLeod, Thompson head Sportsman, Sportswoman of the Year nominees
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Bolt, McLeod, Thompson head Sportsman, Sportswoman of the Year nominees
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Olympic 110m hurdles champion Omar McLeod and Diamond League champion Elaine Thompson headline the 10 nominees for 2017 National S...
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Fire Brigade urges householders to have wirings checked
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Fire Brigade urges householders to have wirings checked
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Acting Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Emeleo Ebanks is urging householders to take steps to preven...
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Cops search home of woman as gun bust probe continues
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Cops search home of woman as gun bust probe continues
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police yesterday searched the house of the woman who has been detained in connection with last month's gun bust in Miami. In addit...
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Four French children killed after train mows into school bus
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Four French children killed after train mows into school bus
December 13, 2017
MILLAS, France (AFP) — At least four children were killed and 19 people injured, seven seriously, on Thursday after a train crashed into a school bus ...
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Disney to buy 21st Century Fox for US$52.4B in stock
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Disney to buy 21st Century Fox for US$52.4B in stock
December 13, 2017
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) – Walt Disney Co said Thursday it had reached a deal to buy 21st Century Fox for US$52.4 billion in stock, solidifying i...
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PICA grants largest number of naturalised citizenship
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PICA grants largest number of naturalised citizenship
December 13, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of National Security Robert Montague today presented a total of 47 men, women and children with official documents identi...
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