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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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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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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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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
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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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Five tips to stay safe amid Hurricane Beryl’s flooding, water contamination
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Five tips to stay safe amid Hurricane Beryl’s flooding, water contamination
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July 9, 2024
In the aftermath of Category 4 Hurricane Beryl, Jamaica has been severely impacted by widespread flooding and water contamination. These conditions he...
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Golding calls on Gov’t to address significant damage to Sandy Gully
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Golding calls on Gov’t to address significant damage to Sandy Gully
July 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Leader Mark Golding has called on the Government to address the damage to Sandy Gully following a tour on Monday of the c...
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Flood watch as Beryl sweeps across US
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Flood watch as Beryl sweeps across US
July 9, 2024
HOUSTON, United States (AFP)— A flood watch was in place Tuesday across multiple US states as tropical depression Beryl lashes the country's south wit...
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Hurricane Beryl hammers Texas coast with flooding, winds
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Hurricane Beryl hammers Texas coast with flooding, winds
July 8, 2024
HOUSTON, United States (AFP)— Hurricane Beryl made landfall Monday in the southern US state of Texas, killing at least two people and causing millions...
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Texas hunkers down as Hurricane Beryl hits coast
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Texas hunkers down as Hurricane Beryl hits coast
July 8, 2024
HOUSTON, United States (AFP)— Hurricane Beryl made landfall Monday in the southern US state of Texas, where some residents were evacuated over warning...
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King Charles sends ‘heartfelt’ condolences to countries affected by Hurricane Beryl
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King Charles sends ‘heartfelt’ condolences to countries affected by Hurricane Beryl
July 4, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (CMC) — King Charles III has sent a condolences to Caribbean countries after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which left a trail...
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13 people seek shelter in Manchester amid Hurricane Beryl
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13 people seek shelter in Manchester amid Hurricane Beryl
July 3, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — At least 13 people have so far sought shelter at New Forest High and Mandeville Primary as Hurricane Beryl battered sections of ...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Manchioneal Police Station relocated
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#EyeOnBeryl: Manchioneal Police Station relocated
July 3, 2024
PORTLAND, Jamaica — As Hurricane Beryl impacts Portland, the Manchioneal Police Station has been temporarily relocated to Manchioneal All Age School, ...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Homeless persons relocated to KSAMC shelters
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#EyeOnBeryl: Homeless persons relocated to KSAMC shelters
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston and St Andrew, Andrew Swaby says the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation has been successful in relocat...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Deteriorating weather conditions in Hanover
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#EyeOnBeryl: Deteriorating weather conditions in Hanover
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Weather conditions in Hanover have begun to deteriorate in the last half hour as the island starts to feel the impact of Category ...
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C&W Communications mobilising aid for those impacted by Beryl
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C&W Communications mobilising aid for those impacted by Beryl
July 3, 2024
MIAMI, Florida — Telecoms provider C&W Communications, the operators of Flow, is mobilising resources and aid for those impacted by Hurricane Beryl. B...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Calm before the storm
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#EyeOnBeryl: Calm before the storm
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Very few motorists and pedestrians were seen on the streets of Kingston and Portmore, St Catherine Wednesday morning as Jamaicans ...
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Go to emergency shelters now — ODPEM
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Go to emergency shelters now — ODPEM
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vulnerable persons, including those living in low-lying and flood prone areas, are being urged to move to emergency shelters now b...
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Miss Universe Jamaica postpones coronation ceremony due to Hurricane Beryl
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Miss Universe Jamaica postpones coronation ceremony due to Hurricane Beryl
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Organisers have postponed the coronation ceremony for Miss Universe Jamaica 2024 due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Beryl. T...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Rain, winds already impacting Portland
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#EyeOnBeryl: Rain, winds already impacting Portland
July 3, 2024
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Heavy rainfall and strong winds associated with Category 4 Hurricane Beryl are already impacting the parish of Portland. Early rep...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Port Royal residents refusing to evacuate their homes
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#EyeOnBeryl: Port Royal residents refusing to evacuate their homes
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Some residents of Port Royal are refusing to evacuate their homes ahead of Hurricane Beryl, which has already begun impacting the ...
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#EyeOnBeryl: NWA opens Emergency Operations Centre
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#EyeOnBeryl: NWA opens Emergency Operations Centre
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) has opened its Emergency Operations Centre as part of its response to the likely impact of Hurrica...
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#EyeOnBeryl: Hurricane conditions to begin affecting Jamaica by midday
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#EyeOnBeryl: Hurricane conditions to begin affecting Jamaica by midday
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Devastating hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surges and damaging waves are expected in portions of Jamaica beginning ...
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#EyeOnBeryl: CTO urges region to continue exercising vigilance as hurricane approaches
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#EyeOnBeryl: CTO urges region to continue exercising vigilance as hurricane approaches
July 3, 2024
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (CMC) — Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Kenneth Bryan, is calling on the region to continue exercisi...
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#EyeOnBeryl: JCF says all incident command centres activated
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#EyeOnBeryl: JCF says all incident command centres activated
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — All incident command centres are now activated across the island in anticipation of the potential impact of Hurricane Beryl, which...
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#EyeOnBeryl – Police well prepared for frontline duties during storm – JCF
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#EyeOnBeryl – Police well prepared for frontline duties during storm – JCF
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it has prepared extensively and is ready to face the challenges ahead as Hurricane Beryl...
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#EyeOnBeryl – Hurricane downgraded from category 5 to 4 as it nears Jamaica
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#EyeOnBeryl – Hurricane downgraded from category 5 to 4 as it nears Jamaica
July 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica says Hurricane Beryl has been downgraded from a category 5 to a category 4 storm, with maxim...
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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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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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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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