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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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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
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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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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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Critically-ill pope out of bed, resting — Vatican source
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Critically-ill pope out of bed, resting — Vatican source
February 26, 2025
VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) — A critically ill Pope Francis, battling pneumonia in both lungs, was up and out of bed Wednesday after a peaceful night...
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Critically-ill pope had a good night, Vatican says
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Critically-ill pope had a good night, Vatican says
February 24, 2025
VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) — Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, is in a good mood after a peaceful night...
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Renovated health centre reopens in Thompson Town
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Renovated health centre reopens in Thompson Town
February 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Hundreds of residents of Thompson Town and surrounding communities in Clarendon are now receiving improved services at the renovat...
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Pope suffering from double pneumonia — Vatican
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Pope suffering from double pneumonia — Vatican
February 18, 2025
VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) — Pope Francis, who was admitted to hospital last week, is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs and the 88-year-old's c...
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Pope eating, reading but weekend events cancelled — Vatican
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Pope eating, reading but weekend events cancelled — Vatican
February 18, 2025
VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) — Pope Francis breakfasted and read the papers as usual on Tuesday on his fifth day in hospital but appears no closer to ...
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WHO has only ‘limited information’ on bird flu spread in US
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WHO has only ‘limited information’ on bird flu spread in US
February 12, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization on Wednesday warned that it has only "limited information" about the spread of bird flu in t...
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PAHO warns of increased risk of dengue outbreaks
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PAHO warns of increased risk of dengue outbreaks
February 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert regarding the increased risk of deng...
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WHO launches plan for free child cancer medicines
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WHO launches plan for free child cancer medicines
February 11, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization on Tuesday launched a new platform providing cost-free cancer medicines for thousands of chi...
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WHO chief counters Trump criticisms behind US pullout
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WHO chief counters Trump criticisms behind US pullout
February 3, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization's (WHO) chief hit back Monday at United States (US) President Donald Trump's reasons for pul...
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NCDs continue to drive-up Jamaica’s premature death rates – Tufton
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NCDs continue to drive-up Jamaica’s premature death rates – Tufton
February 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica’s premature death rates (persons dying before their 75th birthday) as a result of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) increas...
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Jamaica closer to eliminating trans-fats
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Jamaica closer to eliminating trans-fats
January 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is a step closer to developing policy to eliminate trans-fatty acids or trans-fats from the local food system. The move is...
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Trump’s health pick RFK Jr grilled in critical Senate hearing
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Trump’s health pick RFK Jr grilled in critical Senate hearing
January 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Robert F Kennedy Jr faced withering attacks from Democratic senators on Wednesday over his history of promoting vac...
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UK confirms ‘rare’ human case of bird flu
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UK confirms ‘rare’ human case of bird flu
January 27, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — A "rare" human case of bird flu has been detected in England, the United Kingdom Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) ann...
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More young Jamaicans encouraged to enter health sector
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More young Jamaicans encouraged to enter health sector
January 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, is encouraging more young people to pursue career...
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WHO says reviewing priorities ahead of US exit
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WHO says reviewing priorities ahead of US exit
January 24, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday it was reviewing its priorities in preparation for the withdrawal of its l...
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NHF fills 2.7 million prescriptions; 9.1 billion in benefits provided
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NHF fills 2.7 million prescriptions; 9.1 billion in benefits provided
January 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -The National Health Fund (NHF) filled over 2,7 million prescriptions for 700,000 Jamaicans in 2024, a feat it says demonstrates imp...
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WHO appeals for US$1.5b to tackle ‘unprecedented’ global health crisis
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WHO appeals for US$1.5b to tackle ‘unprecedented’ global health crisis
January 16, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) appealed Thursday for US$1.5 billion for emergency operations this year, warning that ...
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Region urged to intensify efforts against the spread of ‘bird flu’ HPAIV
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Region urged to intensify efforts against the spread of ‘bird flu’ HPAIV
January 14, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Committee of Caribbean Community (Caricom) Chief Veterinary Officers (CCCVO) is advising regional countries to intensif...
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Sierra Leone reports first case of mpox
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Sierra Leone reports first case of mpox
January 11, 2025
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AFP) — Sierra Leone has reported its first confirmed case of mpox since the world's highest alert level for the potentially de...
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China marks muted 5th anniversary of first COVID death
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China marks muted 5th anniversary of first COVID death
January 11, 2025
BEIJING, China (AFP) — The fifth anniversary of the first known death from COVID-19 passed seemingly unnoticed in China Saturday, with no official rem...
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Dr Thea-Nicole Davis thrives with at-home medical services
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Dr Thea-Nicole Davis thrives with at-home medical services
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January 7, 2025
Since 2022, Athena Care has been providing optimum at-home care for those in need of medical services. Chief Executive Officer Thea-Nicole Davis says ...
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PAHO launches interactive dashboard to monitor avian influenza in the Americas
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PAHO launches interactive dashboard to monitor avian influenza in the Americas
January 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched an interactive dashboard to monitor avian influenza A(H5N1)...
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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