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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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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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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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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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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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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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Trinidad government says still in the dark regarding the deaths of two Trinidadians during US military strike
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Trinidad government says still in the dark regarding the deaths of two Trinidadians during US military strike
October 26, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago government on Sunday reiterated that it has no concrete evidence that two Trinidadians were ki...
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Dominica Prime Minister reiterates call for Caribbean to be zone of peace
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Dominica Prime Minister reiterates call for Caribbean to be zone of peace
October 26, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit on Sunday reiterated the need for the Caribbean to be a zone of peace, warnin...
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US warship docks in Trinidad amid fears of military aggression in the Caribbean
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US warship docks in Trinidad amid fears of military aggression in the Caribbean
October 26, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The United States warship, USS Gravely, arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday even as Prime Minister Kamla Persad-B...
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PAHO urges Caribbean to ensure the region remains polio-free
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PAHO urges Caribbean to ensure the region remains polio-free
October 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is observing World Polio Day on Friday, urging the Americas, including t...
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Trinidad PM says she will not engage in tit-for-tat with Venezuelan VP
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Trinidad PM says she will not engage in tit-for-tat with Venezuelan VP
October 23, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Thursday downplayed a potential rift with Venezuela ove...
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Colombia calls for US to stop deadly boat attacks
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Colombia calls for US to stop deadly boat attacks
October 23, 2025
BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP)—The Colombian government has asked the United States to stop attacking vessels in the Pacific and the Caribbean as part of an o...
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Three Caribbean countries rattled by two earthquakes
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Three Caribbean countries rattled by two earthquakes
October 21, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Two earthquakes within a two-hour period rattled several Caribbean countries on Monday night, but there were no immedi...
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CDB, OPEC Fund forge partnership to boost Caribbean development
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CDB, OPEC Fund forge partnership to boost Caribbean development
October 20, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the OPEC Fund for Internation...
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Colombia recalls ambassador to US as Trump-Petro feud intensifies
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Colombia recalls ambassador to US as Trump-Petro feud intensifies
October 20, 2025
BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP) -- Colombia on Monday recalled its ambassador to the United States as a public feud between the nations' leaders heated up with...
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Tropical storm likely to form in Caribbean within seven days
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Tropical storm likely to form in Caribbean within seven days
October 20, 2025
A weather system in the Caribbean is likely to become a tropical storm later this week, according to meteorologists. The United States' National Hurri...
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Caribbean’s poor face growing climate threat – UN report
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Caribbean’s poor face growing climate threat – UN report
October 19, 2025
UNITED NATIONS, United States (CMC) – Caribbean nations continue to grapple with deep inequalities and rising climate risks, according to the Global M...
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High interest ahead of 62nd Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament
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October 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Excitement is building for one of the Caribbean’s longest-running sportfishing events as the Sir Henry Morgan Anglers Association ...
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Admiral leading US forces in Caribbean to step down
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Admiral leading US forces in Caribbean to step down
October 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The US admiral responsible for overseeing controversial strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean ...
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Region observing Caribbean Statistics Day
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Region observing Caribbean Statistics Day
October 15, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Caribbean Community (Caricom) Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett Wednesday underscored the importance of statistics to reg...
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Caribbean-American congresswoman condemns indictment of NY Attorney General
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Caribbean-American congresswoman condemns indictment of NY Attorney General
October 11, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has described as a “sham” the indictment of New York Atto...
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Caricom expresses ‘cautious optimism’ on Gaza peace deal
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Caricom expresses ‘cautious optimism’ on Gaza peace deal
October 10, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The 15-member Caribbean Community (Caricom) Friday said it welcomes “with cautious optimism” the agreement reached on the i...
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Teddy Greaves Jr honours close friend with reggae rendition of ‘Joanna’
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October 10, 2025
In the winter of 1983, when Joanna by Kool & The Gang was released, Teddy Greaves Jr was one of the countless fans who rocked to its soulful grooves. ...
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Senior congressmen urge president to justify military strikes in the Caribbean
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Senior congressmen urge president to justify military strikes in the Caribbean
October 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Senior Democratic members of the United States House of Representatives have written to President Donald  Trump dema...
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Barbados PM urges Commonwealth to play leading role in safeguarding democracy
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Barbados PM urges Commonwealth to play leading role in safeguarding democracy
October 8, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley Wednesday urged the 56-member Commonwealth grouping to lead by example and demonstrat...
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Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquake
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Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquake
October 8, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 rattled several Caribbean countries on Wednesday, but there were no immediate re...
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Several Caribbean countries placed on watch as Tropical Storm Jerry strengthens
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October 8, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — A tropical storm watch has gone into effect for several Caribbean islands as Tropical Storm Jerry is forecast to become a...
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Four Caribbean countries sign CRFM agreement
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Four Caribbean countries sign CRFM agreement
October 8, 2025
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) — The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) says four regional countries have signed on to the agreement formalising th...
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