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Jamaica records 707 murders in past six months

Kingston – Jamaica has recorded 707 murders during the first six months of this year, according to figures released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force...
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WI lose way in decider

ST GEORGE’S – West Indies suffered at the hands of Player Of The Match Aiden Markram and left-handed opener Quinton de Kock, and then...
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Ministry moving ahead with exam plans

Education officials are pressing ahead with exams at the secondary and primary schools but, said Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw, it will not be...
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Longer wait for power and water services

Some householders hoping for a return of utilities by today may have to wait a bit longer in the aftermath of Hurricane Elsa. Electricity, water,...
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Damage toll rises

In the space of 24 hours the damage toll to homes in Barbados in the aftermath of Hurricane Elsa has risen from just 177...
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UPDATE: After Hurricane Elsa Press Conference

Prime Minister Mia Mottley hosts a press conference at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. https://youtu.be/8-nWEq05jxI Prime Minister Mia Mottley Still very early in the data gathering. We are...
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No new virus cases

No new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were recorded for the period Thursday, July 1, to Friday, July 2, from the 850 tests conducted. There are 30...
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GAIA closed until July 4

The Grantley Adams International Airport will remain closed until 11 a.m., July 4, 2021. Management of the airport said this was based on the assessment...
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PM to host press conference at 4:30 p.m.

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley will host a press conference at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre today at 4:30 p.m. (PR)  
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BL&P restores 60 per cent of electricity

Barbados Light & Power, in an update, said that as of 11 a.m. today, crews have safely restored electricity to approximately 60 per cent...
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Countries issue watches, warnings for Elsa

Bridgetown – The authorities in Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Cuba are all keeping a close watch on Tropical Storm Elsa as it continues...
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Hard blows from Elsa

The all-clear for Barbados was given just before 5 p.m. yesterday, but not before Hurricane Elsa unleashed her fury across the country, leaving many roofless houses,...
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