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Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1
Goncalo Ramos headed in a pass from Rafael Leao in stoppage time as Cristiano Ronaldo, who had earlier converted a penalty kick, watched from the bench as Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 on Thursday, ending Luka Modrićs fifth bid for a World Cup.

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Farmer chopped to death in Portland, suspect in custody

A farmer was chopped to death during an incident in the Content district of Hope Bay, Portland, on Thursday afternoon.

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Sports

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1

Goncalo Ramos headed in a pass from Rafael Leao in stoppage time as Cristiano Ronaldo, who had earlier converted a penalty kick, watched from the bench as Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 on Thursday, ending Luka Modrićs fifth bid for a World Cup.

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Business

New Fed Chair vows independence amid call for lower rates

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Donald Trump has sought. In remarks at a central bank conference in Sintra, Po

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Entertainment

Former ward of the State crowned Miss St James Festival Queen

Growing up, Tanya Kentish often wondered why her story looked different from everyone elses. Years ago, when financial hardship made it impossible for her biological mother to care for all of her children, she made the difficult decision to place Kenti

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Commentary

Basil Jarrett | Of cockroaches and fowl fights

Aside from the ongoing spectacle of the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the entire world remains fixated on ongoing events in Europe and the Middle East with the kind of nervous stare people reserve for a man trying to light a cig

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Letters

Government must explain TCN Agreement with US
THE EDITOR, Madam: The decision of our Government to enter into a Third-Country National Agreement with the United States should be clearly explained to Jamaican citizens, who will show compassion where needed. Government ministers have stated that Jama

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Lifestyle

Something Extra | Thursday

The red carpet sparkled and the cinemas were packed on Saturday night as iKon Media & Films rolled out the world premiere of Stew Peas at Carib 5. Written and directed by Sosiessia Nixon-Kelly, the highly anticipated feature sold out three theatres an

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Food

Trap Snacks delivers excitement in every bite

Alex Jackson and his business partner knew they were on to something special when they began sourcing unconventional snacks from around the world and delivering them to local customers. With these exotic bites proving popular over the years, it was only a

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World News

Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.

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