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13 Aug, 2026
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‘Cold ground was my bed last night’ …. Cooper’s Pen demolition victim sings the blues
Western Bureau: On Tuesday night, Shane ‘Biggs’ Ricketts, whose house was demolished in Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, earlier that day, could not help but reflect on Bob Marley’s hit song, Talkin Blues, in…
13 Aug, 2026
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt resigns
WASHINGTON (AP): White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave the Trump administration at the end of the month to spend more time with her young…
13 Aug, 2026
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Court deals major blow to Amazon soy moratorium
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP): Brazil’s Supreme Court yesterday dealt a major blow to the future of the country’s soy moratorium, upholding state laws that deny tax incentives to farmers who complied with the…
13 Aug, 2026
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WHO chief: Congo’s Ebola outbreak set to surpass deadliest in history
AP: The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, which erupted over a decade ago and killed over 11,000 people, the head of the World Health Organization…
13 Aug, 2026
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Appleton Estate celebrates Rum Month with Spanish Sherry Cask expression
August is Rum Month, and Appleton Estate is inviting rum lovers across Jamaica to celebrate all month long. At the heart of this year’s celebration for the brand is the Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry…
13 Aug, 2026
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Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of commercial vessels
MOSCOW (AP): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened retaliation for Western seizures of its commercial vessels, describing them as “piracy”. Speaking on a visit to a Russian warship…
13 Aug, 2026
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Managing Jamaica’s water wisely
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has long been known as the “Land of Wood and Water”. The description reflects the island’s lush forests, numerous rivers, springs, and waterfalls. The country is blessed…
13 Aug, 2026
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St Vincent mark 45 years of diplomatic ties with Asian island
TAIPEI (CMC): Taiwan and St Vincent and the Grenadines yesterday marked 45 years of diplomatic relations, with leaders from both countries pledging to strengthen co-operation and expand economic,…
13 Aug, 2026
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US inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
US inflation declined slightly last month as the cost of gas and groceries slipped, though prices are still rising more quickly than before the Iran war, posing challenges for the White House as the…