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Dominican Republic’s expulsion of Cuban officials sparks geopolitical tension

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Dominican Republic on Thursday ordered the expulsion of nine Cuban diplomatic officials and their families from the country without offering any reasons…
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BGLC seizes 14 gaming machines in Clarendon, Kingston operations

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) says it has seized 14 gaming machines during two enforcement operations in Clarendon and Kingston. The operations were conducted on August 2 and…
The new Alexandria Market in St Ann under construction.
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New Alexandria Market taking shape in St Ann

Residents of Alexandria and surrounding communities in St Ann are expected to have access to a new state-of-the-art market later this year, as construction of the facility progresses. The project,…
Jean-Luc Langlais
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Policeman in Dominica charged with murder of 16-year-old girl

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – A 23-year-old police officer, Jean-Luc Langlais, appeared in court in Dominica on Thursday for the murder of 16-year-old Jerbiah Paul, whose decomposing body was discovered in…
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, responds to questions during a Ministerial Interview at the Ministry’s office on Half-Way Tree Road in St Andrew on August 12, 2026.
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Gov’t exploring potential desalination projects

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, has indicated that feasibility studies are being conducted in St Thomas and Clarendon to assess the viability of potential…
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Petrojam worker faces charges in alleged ammo-selling ring

An employee of the state-owned oil refinery Petrojam has been arrested and charged by the police arising from allegations that he was part of a ring that illegally sold bullets and gun parts for…
Belgium’s Jeremy Doku (left) and Spain’s Pau Cubarsi vie for the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal match between Spain and Belgium in Inglewood, California, Friday, July 10, 2026.
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Doku signs new five-year deal at Man City

MANCHESTER, England (AP): Jérémy Doku signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City yesterday after establishing himself as one of the best and most exciting wingers in the English Premier…
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JCA says two tonnes of cocaine, plus ganja seized at KFTL

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) said last week’s seizure of drugs at the Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) was its largest drug seizure since the start of the year. More than two tonnes of…
French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez warms up before a charity match between Olympique Marseille and Manchester United, Tuesday, August 2, 2011, in Monaco stadium.
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Barthez reunited with Zidane as France’s new goalkeeper coach

PARIS (AP): France coach Zinedine Zidane reunited with Fabien Barthez after he was named the national team’s new goalkeeper coach yesterday. Zidane was hired as coach last month on a four-year deal.…