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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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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
December 17 03:50 PM
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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‘Definitely several hundred’ killed as Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte
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‘Definitely several hundred’ killed as Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte
December 15, 2024
SAINT-DENIS DE LA REUNION, France (AFP) — Local authorities said Sunday that the likely death toll from cyclone Chido's passage across Mayotte was "de...
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IATA chief says sustainable plane fuel supply not enough
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IATA chief says sustainable plane fuel supply not enough
December 10, 2024
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The head of the world aviation industry body complained Tuesday that the current supply of new low-carbon aircraft fuels r...
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Regional forecasters warn of another year of climate extremes in 2025
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Regional forecasters warn of another year of climate extremes in 2025
November 29, 2024
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — Caribbean countries are being told that 2025 is likely to be another year of climate extremes. Speaking at the 2024-25 Dry ...
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China says COP29 draft deal ‘not satisfactory’
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China says COP29 draft deal ‘not satisfactory’
November 21, 2024
BAKOU, Azerbaijan (AFP) — China joined a global rejection of a draft deal on climate finance at the COP29 summit Thursday but urged nations to bridge ...
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2024’s record ocean heat revved up Atlantic hurricane wind speeds — study
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2024’s record ocean heat revved up Atlantic hurricane wind speeds — study
November 20, 2024
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Human-driven warming of ocean temperatures increased the maximum wind speeds of every Atlantic hurricane in 2024, ac...
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COP29 success requires G20 ‘leadership’ — UN chief
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COP29 success requires G20 ‘leadership’ — UN chief
November 17, 2024
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday called on G20 leaders gathering in Rio de Janeiro to r...
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World not listening to us, laments Kenyan climate scientist at COP29
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World not listening to us, laments Kenyan climate scientist at COP29
November 16, 2024
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AFP) — Being an expert on global warming from an African nation prone to disaster can depress Joyce Kimutai during the creaking COP ...
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UN climate chief urges G20 action to untangle COP29 talks
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UN climate chief urges G20 action to untangle COP29 talks
November 16, 2024
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AFP) — The United Nations’ (UN) climate chief urged Group of 20 (G20) nations on Saturday to push COP29 negotiations toward a deal t...
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Power restored to much of Cuba after storm causes blackout
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Power restored to much of Cuba after storm causes blackout
November 8, 2024
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Power was restored to much of Cuba on Friday, two days after Hurricane Rafael left the island's 10 million inhabitants without el...
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Rafael causes flight cancellations at Sangster International Airport
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Rafael causes flight cancellations at Sangster International Airport
November 5, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Sangster International Airport says some flight operations have been cancelled due to Tropical Storm Rafael. The airport, however,...
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WATCH: Seaview residents bemoan recurring gully debris issue
November 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Seaview Gardens in St Andrew are expressing concern over what they have described as a recurring issue of debris from...
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Some JPS customers lose electricity due to Tropical Storm Rafael
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Some JPS customers lose electricity due to Tropical Storm Rafael
November 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has confirmed that some of its customers are now without electricity as a result of susta...
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WATCH: Molynes Road flooded
November 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Sections of Molynes Road have been flooded due to heavy and increased rainfall across the island due to Tropical Storm Rafael. Whe...
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Courts, BOJ remain closed on Tuesday
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Courts, BOJ remain closed on Tuesday
November 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — All courts across the island will remain closed on Tuesday as a precautionary measure due to Tropical Storm Rafael. The Court Admi...
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Storm-like conditions still expected as Rafael moves away from Jamaica
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Storm-like conditions still expected as Rafael moves away from Jamaica
November 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The centre of Tropical Storm Rafael has begun to move away from the western coast of Jamaica but strong gusty winds and heavy rain...
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Government offices to remain closed
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Government offices to remain closed
November 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government offices will remain closed on Tuesday as inclement weather conditions across the island are expected to persist. Public...
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WATCH: Rafael dumps heavy rainfall in downtown Kingston
November 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Downtown Kingston was experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds early Tuesday morning as Tropical Storm Rafael moved closer to ...
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Government offices to close at 4pm due to impending storm
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Government offices to close at 4pm due to impending storm
November 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— All Government of Jamaica offices will close at 4:00pm on Monday in response to the imminent weather system expected to affect the ...
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Weather system now a tropical depression as Jamaica prepares for impact
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Weather system now a tropical depression as Jamaica prepares for impact
November 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The area of low pressure over the west-central Caribbean Sea has now become a tropical depression and is forecast to develop into ...
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UN urges leveraging carbon markets to help poorest countries
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UN urges leveraging carbon markets to help poorest countries
November 4, 2024
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The United Nations (UN) suggested Monday that the world's poorest nations could benefit far more from carbon offset projec...
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Flow says its network is ready for potential storm
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Flow says its network is ready for potential storm
November 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Telecommunications provider Flow says it has now completed rigorous network readiness and resilience measures as the island prepar...
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Digicel ready to support national storm response
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Digicel ready to support national storm response
November 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Telecommunications company Digicel says it is fully prepared for the approaching potential tropical storm. In a statement on Monda...
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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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