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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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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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Hundreds march in London against UK recognising a Palestinian state
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Several hundred people marched on Sunday in London to demand Hamas release the Israeli hostages held by the Palestinia...
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UK police arrest hundreds for backing banned pro-Palestine group
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UK police arrest hundreds for backing banned pro-Palestine group
August 9, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Police in London arrested 466 people Saturday for supporting Palestine Action at the latest and largest protest backing...
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Hitman Howie Tee, pioneering hip-hop producer with Jamaican roots, has died
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Hitman Howie Tee, pioneering hip-hop producer with Jamaican roots, has died
August 2, 2025
Hitman Howie Tee, a pioneering hip-hop producer known for his work with Jamaican-American rappers Special Ed and Chubb Rock, has died. The producer, b...
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UK starts online checks to stop children accessing harmful content
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UK starts online checks to stop children accessing harmful content
July 25, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — New United Kingdom (UK) age verification measures to prevent children accessing harmful online content came into force ...
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UK seeks to curb Apple, Google’s grip on mobile platforms
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UK seeks to curb Apple, Google’s grip on mobile platforms
July 23, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Britain's competition watchdog on Wednesday proposed measures to tackle Apple and Google's dominance in the mobile devi...
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UK launches first sanctions in new strategy to deter migrant crossings
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UK launches first sanctions in new strategy to deter migrant crossings
July 23, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - The United Kingdom (UK) imposed sanctions Wednesday on more than two dozen people, groups and suppliers from the Balkan...
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Shemeika blends reggae and worship in soulful cover of ‘Worthy of It All’
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Shemeika blends reggae and worship in soulful cover of ‘Worthy of It All’
July 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —While visiting the United Kingdom last year, singer Shemeika attended a service at her cousin Pastor Patrick Dawkins’ church in Der...
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Owen Gray, trailblazing Ska singer, dies at 86
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Owen Gray, trailblazing Ska singer, dies at 86
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July 20, 2025
LONDON, England — Owen Gray, the Ska singer who helped introduce Jamaican music to the United Kingdom, died here on Sunday at age 86. His daughter, An...
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Babies born free of hereditary disease in the UK due to scientific advancement—report
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Babies born free of hereditary disease in the UK due to scientific advancement—report
July 17, 2025
Scientists in the United Kingdom (UK) have reportedly developed a ground breaking three-person DNA technique which has resulted in eight babies being ...
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UK children set for anti-misogyny lessons
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UK children set for anti-misogyny lessons
July 15, 2025
London, United Kingdom (AFP) — English schools will teach children how to combat misogyny, the United Kingdom (UK) government announced Tuesday, as se...
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Reparatory justice group backs PM Holness in fight for slavery reparations
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Reparatory justice group backs PM Holness in fight for slavery reparations
July 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- A reparatory justice group, The Repair Campaign, has thrown its support behind Prime Minister Andrew Holness following his announce...
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Ozzy Osbourne set for swansong at Black Sabbath hometown gig
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Ozzy Osbourne set for swansong at Black Sabbath hometown gig
July 5, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom (AFP) — Thousands flocked to the Birmingham hometown of Ozzy Osborne Saturday for the wild man rocker's final gig as Black ...
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US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in UK assault case
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US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in UK assault case
June 20, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty in a United Kingdom (UK) court to a charge stemming from a...
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UK MPs eye decriminalising abortion for women in all cases
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UK MPs eye decriminalising abortion for women in all cases
June 17, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- UK MPs are expected to vote Tuesday on an overhaul of abortion laws in England and Wales which would end contentious p...
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TikTok to increase investment in Britain
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TikTok to increase investment in Britain
June 9, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — TikTok plans to raise its investment in the UK, its biggest community in Europe, with the creation of 500 more jobs, th...
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UK registers warmest spring on record – weather service
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UK registers warmest spring on record – weather service
June 2, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- The UK experienced its warmest spring on record -- and its driest in more than 50 years -- the country's official weat...
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UK records sunniest spring in over a century
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UK records sunniest spring in over a century
May 28, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) --The UK had its sunniest spring since records began, the Met Office said on Wednesday after weeks of above-average tempe...
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Two newcomers, eight local-based payers in Reggae Boyz squad for Unity Cup
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Two newcomers, eight local-based payers in Reggae Boyz squad for Unity Cup
May 22, 2025
United Kingdom–based forward Rumarn Burrell and goalkeeper Tafari Chambers are the only newcomers named to the Reggae Boyz’ 21-man squad for the Unity...
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Tasha T looks forward to UK return
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Tasha T looks forward to UK return
May 21, 2025
The last time Tasha T performed in the United Kingdom, it was in 2016 to promote her album, Real Talk . She returns there for two shows, including Cit...
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US R&B singer Chris Brown arrested in UK—reports
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US R&B singer Chris Brown arrested in UK—reports
May 15, 2025
London, United Kingdom (AFP)- American R&B singer Chris Brown, the former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, was arrested Thursday in the UK on suspicion...
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UK musician accused of concealing cash in shampoo bottles granted bail
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UK musician accused of concealing cash in shampoo bottles granted bail
May 15, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A United Kingdom (UK) musician and businessman who allegedly attempted to smuggle cash into the country in shampoo bottles was gra...
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20 new commonwealth scholarships available to Jamaicans
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20 new commonwealth scholarships available to Jamaicans
May 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Jamaicans looking to pursue advanced tertiary studies overseas will soon have access to 20 fully- funded scholarships being provide...
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