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18 Dec, 2025
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Foreign Minister to address Senate on Friday
The Senate is scheduled to meet on Friday, with Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith set to make a statement during the sitting at Gordon House. The Upper House…
18 Dec, 2025
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EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American countries
(AP) — The European Union (EU) is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy threatened to derail…
18 Dec, 2025
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Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
(AP) — United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research. Reclassification by the…
18 Dec, 2025
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Two children injured in collision with JDF vehicle in Westmoreland
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has confirmed a road traffic incident involving one of its service vehicles and two children on a bicycle in Cornwall Mountain, Westmoreland, on Tuesday. The JDF and…
18 Dec, 2025
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Clarendon man shot and injured, vehicle set ablaze
A 65-year-old man from Clarendon was hospitalised after being shot by unknown assailants who reportedly set his vehicle on fire in the community of Nairne Castle in James Hill, Clarendon. Explosions…
18 Dec, 2025
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Korea provides US$300,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane recovery
The Government of the Republic of Korea has provided a cash donation of US$300,000 to Jamaica to support rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The donation was…
18 Dec, 2025
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Stacy Shaw | Holiday rest may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch
The holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images of warm beverages and bountiful time with loved ones. But many people have trouble unwinding at this time of year. …
18 Dec, 2025
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Carnival-led initiative delivers medical relief to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica on Thursday received a major shipment of medical and hurricane relief supplies at Reynolds Pier in Ocho Rios, as recovery efforts continue following the devastation caused by Hurricane…
18 Dec, 2025
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20-year-old charged after St Andrew man dies from stab wounds
A 20-year-old trader of Penn Avenue in St Andrew has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a man in his community on Monday. The accused, Adonii Hayles, otherwise called…