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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
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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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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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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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Williams points to smaller than projected contraction in economy in December quarter
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Williams points to smaller than projected contraction in economy in December quarter
April 1, 2025
Minister of Finance Fayval Williams has cited that the assessment of GDP growth by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), which the institute ...
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Senator calls for collaborative tax review to help working class
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Senator calls for collaborative tax review to help working class
March 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator and President General of the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU), Kavan Gayle is calling for a collaborati...
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Jamaica’s export earnings fell 8.6% during Jan – Nov, last year – STATIN
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Jamaica’s export earnings fell 8.6% during Jan – Nov, last year – STATIN
March 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica-Jamaica recorded an 8.6 per cent decline in export earnings during the January to November 2024 period. The decline is measured agai...
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Trump’s growing tariffs target list
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Trump’s growing tariffs target list
March 27, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — From champagne to steel and now cars: United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariff target list and the retalia...
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JLP has presided over the strongest economy since independence, says Holness
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JLP has presided over the strongest economy since independence, says Holness
March 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared his Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Administration to be presiding over the strongest econom...
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Caribbean tourism officials pleased with sector’s role in economic development
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Caribbean tourism officials pleased with sector’s role in economic development
March 19, 2025
MIAMI, United States (CMC) — The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Wednesday said the tourism industry remains overwhelmingly positive, w...
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Global music business raked in US$29.6b in 2024 — report
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Global music business raked in US$29.6b in 2024 — report
March 19, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The global music industry raked in a record US$29.6 billion last year as online streaming propelled revenues to their h...
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#BudgetDebate2025: Robinson lashes JLP over ‘low-wage, low growth’
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#BudgetDebate2025: Robinson lashes JLP over ‘low-wage, low growth’
March 13, 2025
Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson has accused the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Government of persisting with economic policies “that have...
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China-US trade war heats up with Beijing’s tariffs to take effect
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China-US trade war heats up with Beijing’s tariffs to take effect
March 9, 2025
BEIJING, China (AFP) — Trade tensions between the world's two leading economies are set to escalate on Monday, as Beijing begins levying tariffs on ce...
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Jamaica’s economic growth driving infrastructure upgrades, crime reduction— Holness
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Jamaica’s economic growth driving infrastructure upgrades, crime reduction— Holness
February 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Prime Minister Andrew Holness says his administration is building a strong and resilient economy. Holness says investments in publ...
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PIOJ says Jamaica not in a recession
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PIOJ says Jamaica not in a recession
February 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Even as the local economy went on to register its second consecutive quarter of contraction, falling 1.8 per cent between October ...
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WATCH: Golding insists the economy not doing well
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WATCH: Golding insists the economy not doing well
February 16, 2025
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has criticised the Government for its stewardship of the economy which he said is in a recession. Golding spoke to the ...
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PM commits to securing Jamaica’s economic independence
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PM commits to securing Jamaica’s economic independence
February 8, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to securing Jamaica’s economic independence and resilie...
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Jamaica is “fiscally fit” – Prime Minister Holness
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Jamaica is “fiscally fit” – Prime Minister Holness
February 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica--Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica’s economy is strong, resilient, and fiscally fit, highlighting the country’s ability to ...
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US Postal Service pauses China suspension
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US Postal Service pauses China suspension
February 5, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) Postal Service on Wednesday halted an order to suspend incoming shipments from China that thr...
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Stock markets gain at end of turbulent week
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Stock markets gain at end of turbulent week
January 31, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Major stock markets rose Friday, as a key United States (US) inflation reading met expectations and strong results from...
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Jamaican economy on brink of a technical recession, says Bunting
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Jamaican economy on brink of a technical recession, says Bunting
January 26, 2025
The Jamaican economy is headed for a technical recession, according to Opposition Spokesman on Citizen Security and Productivity, Senator Peter Buntin...
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Guyana’s economy expanded by 43.6 per cent in 2024
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Guyana’s economy expanded by 43.6 per cent in 2024
January 18, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana,  (CMC) – Guyana’s growth trajectory continued in 2024 with an estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 43.6 per cent, up from the...
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CDB inks new agreement for EU-financed project to strengthen Haiti’s economic prospects
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CDB inks new agreement for EU-financed project to strengthen Haiti’s economic prospects
January 10, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (CMC) – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is providing a grant of over US$300,000 for a two-year proje...
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World food prices dip 2% in 2024 — FAO
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World food prices dip 2% in 2024 — FAO
January 3, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) — World food commodity prices declined by 2.1 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, the Food and Agriculture Organizatio...
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Caricom remains committed to decisive leadership, says outgoing chairman
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Caricom remains committed to decisive leadership, says outgoing chairman
December 27, 2024
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The outgoing chairman of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), Dickon Mitchell, in his end of year statement, says the regiona...
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CDB supporting Caribbean regional trade statistics modernisation with new WTO initiative
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CDB supporting Caribbean regional trade statistics modernisation with new WTO initiative
December 27, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says greater evidence-based trade policy is on the region’s horizon as member countr...
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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