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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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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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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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Sunshine Girls dominate South Africa 59-47 to take 2-0 lead
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Sunshine Girls dominate South Africa 59-47 to take 2-0 lead
January 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Sunshine Girls delivered another impressive display, defeating South Africa 59-47 in the second test of their three-mat...
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Jamaica beat South Africa in first game of three-match series
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Jamaica beat South Africa in first game of three-match series
January 18, 2025
Jamaica's Sunshine Girls defeated South Africa 55-47 in the first game of the three-match Magaret Beckford series at the National Indoor Sports Centre...
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Pakistan, all out for 194, forced to follow on against South Africa
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Pakistan, all out for 194, forced to follow on against South Africa
January 5, 2025
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AFP)— South Africa enforced the follow-on after they bowled out Pakistan for 194 to take a first innings lead of 421 runs on ...
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Reggae Girlz defeat South Africa 3-2 to sweep two-game series
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Reggae Girlz defeat South Africa 3-2 to sweep two-game series
December 3, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz came from a goal down to beat South Africa 3-2 at the Montego Bay Sports Complex on Monday to sweep their t...
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South African man charged with manslaughter
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South African man charged with manslaughter
November 30, 2024
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (CMC) – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged a South African man with manslaughter following a bo...
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Shaw brace seals Reggae Girlz 3-0 win over South Africa
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Shaw brace seals Reggae Girlz 3-0 win over South Africa
November 30, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica -- Jamaica’s captain Khadija “Bunny” Shaw scored a second half brace in her first appearance for the Reggae Girlz in over a year to ...
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Historic gold regalia returned to Ghana’s king
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Historic gold regalia returned to Ghana’s king
November 21, 2024
ACCRA, Ghana (AFP) — Ghana's Asante king, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will receive 28 historic gold ornaments and regalia this weekend, in the latest major ...
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Spate of child poisoning deaths sparks South Africa xenophobia
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Spate of child poisoning deaths sparks South Africa xenophobia
November 15, 2024
SOWETO, South Africa (AFP) The deaths of 23 children in Johannesburg this year from suspected food poisoning has ignited anger in South Africa against...
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Afghanistan wants to join BRICS, says Taliban govt
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Afghanistan wants to join BRICS, says Taliban govt
September 25, 2024
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Afghanistan's Taliban government is keen to join the BRICS economic forum, a spokesman said on Tuesday ahead of the group'...
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Reggae Girlz to face France, South Africa in international friendlies
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Reggae Girlz to face France, South Africa in international friendlies
September 20, 2024
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) have confirmed three friendly internationals for the Reggae Girlz as they continue their preparation for the 202...
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West Indies romp to T20 series sweep over South Africa
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West Indies romp to T20 series sweep over South Africa
August 27, 2024
TAROUBA, Trinidad and Tobago (AFP) — West Indies cruised to an eight-wicket victory over South Africa in a rain-disrupted match to complete a 3-0 T20 ...
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Skillibeng earns his first gold single with ‘Jump’
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July 2, 2024
Dancehall artiste Skillibeng earns his first gold-certified single as Jump , a collaboration with South African singer Tyla and American rapper Gunna....
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India win T20 World Cup after thrilling battle with South Africa
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India win T20 World Cup after thrilling battle with South Africa
June 29, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP) — India won the T20 World Cup title with a thrilling seven run victory over South Africa in a classic final at Kensington O...
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Kohli leads the way as India set SA 177 to win
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Kohli leads the way as India set SA 177 to win
June 29, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP) — Virat Kohli delivered when India needed him the most, making 76 as South Africa were set a target of 177 to win in the fi...
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India win toss and bat in T20 World Cup final
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India win toss and bat in T20 World Cup final
June 29, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP) — India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat in the final of the T20 World Cup against South Africa at the Ke...
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T20 World Cup final a hunger game for Proteas: Markram
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T20 World Cup final a hunger game for Proteas: Markram
June 28, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP)— South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his team are driven by an "extreme hunger" to win as they search for their first T...
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Afghans proud in defeat as fairytale World Cup run ends in semis
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Afghans proud in defeat as fairytale World Cup run ends in semis
June 27, 2024
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP)— Afghans mourned the end of their T20 World Cup dreams on Thursday but said the cricket team's performances in reaching a fir...
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West Indies lose to South Africa, eliminated from T20 World Cup
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West Indies lose to South Africa, eliminated from T20 World Cup
June 24, 2024
Antigua and Barbuda (AFP) -- South Africa edged the West Indies by three wickets in a rain-affected Super Eights match on Sunday to reach the T20 Worl...
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De Kock leads South Africa to 194-4 against USA at T20 World Cup
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De Kock leads South Africa to 194-4 against USA at T20 World Cup
June 19, 2024
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA (AFP)— Quinton de Kock hit a blistering half-century as South Africa made 194-4 against the United States in their opening T20 Wor...
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South Africa edge Bangladesh by four runs at T20 World Cup
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South Africa edge Bangladesh by four runs at T20 World Cup
June 10, 2024
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)— South Africa defeated Bangladesh by just four runs in another low-scoring game at the T20 World Cup on Monday, a result...
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Bangladesh restrict South Africa to 113-6 at T20 World Cup
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Bangladesh restrict South Africa to 113-6 at T20 World Cup
June 10, 2024
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)— Bangladesh restricted South Africa to 113-6 at the T20 World Cup on Monday in another low-scoring clash in New York. Fa...
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South Africa bat first against Bangladesh at T20 World Cup
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South Africa bat first against Bangladesh at T20 World Cup
June 10, 2024
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)— South Africa opted to bat first in their T20 World Cup clash against Bangladesh as the only two undefeated teams in Gro...
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