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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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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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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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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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BOJ flags higher inflation risk after Hurricane Melissa, maintains 5.75% rate
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has held its policy interest rate at 5.75 per cent, citing heightened inflation risks stemming from the more severe-than-expected economic impact of Hurricane Melissa. The…
18 Dec, 2025
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JCF hails forensic work after 30-year sentence in Jean-Pierre Rhone murder
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has welcomed the 30-year prison sentence handed down to the man who murdered businessman Jean-Pierre Rhone, praising the investigative and forensic work that…
