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01 Oct, 2025
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Cuban foreign minister says Rubio’s ‘personal and corrupt’ agenda risks peace prospects
NEW YORK (AP): Recent US escalations in the Caribbean are a result of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s “personal” agenda against the region, Cuba’s top diplomat said, adding that his American…
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01 Oct, 2025
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11 police officers arrested following killing of five suspects
SANTO DOMINGO (AP): Authorities in the Dominican Republic have detained 11 police officers following the killing of five suspected criminals during a police operation last month. The arrests, made on…
01 Oct, 2025
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New Regional Tourism Task Force to host first meeting in Jamaica
Jamaica will later this year host the first meeting of the newly formed Regional Tourism Task Force. The task force, officially established by the Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism,…
01 Oct, 2025
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4 new Appleton Estate cocktails you can try
With help from some of Jamaica’s top bartenders, Appleton Estate has crafted a fresh line-up of cocktails suited for any vibe — from a relaxed night in to a lively evening out with friends. From the…
01 Oct, 2025
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Ja Food and Drink Festival gives food lovers taste of year 11 at launch
Sweet aromas wafting in the garden air, beckoning taste buds to dance in a revelry of island flavour, could only mean one thing: Jamaica Food and Drink Festival (JFDF) is back, and it’s already…
01 Oct, 2025
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New UN gang-busting force to replace Kenyans
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP): Radios across Haiti were abuzz on Wednesday with the news that the UN Security Council had approved the creation of a so-called gang suppression force to help the troubled…
01 Oct, 2025
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Jamaican economy remains stable, but IFC concerned about gov't underspending
The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) says Jamaica’s macroeconomic environment remained broadly stable in the 2024/25 financial year (FY) and the for the first quarter of this fiscal year, but it…
01 Oct, 2025
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‘The Long Walk (2025)’ – Misery at the movies
The immersion of cinema can be a double-edged sword. It can whisk us away to fantastic worlds where anything is possible, or it can present a brutal, hyper-realistic depiction of apocalyptic…
01 Oct, 2025
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Death of parish judge Ruth Lawrence a profound loss, says Chief Justice
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes, on behalf of the Judiciary, has expressed deep and profound sorrow at the death of Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence. The Gleaner was informed that Lawrence was found…