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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 a precipice in Capuchin on Wednesday. Her body had

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News

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 desalination projects. Desalination is the process of removing

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Sports

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 League. The Belgium international is tied to Manchester

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Business

JPS claims US$33 million from NFE; gas supplier counters with US$7.2-million claim

Power utility Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and gas supplier New Fortress Energy (NFE) are locked in arbitration over a fuel-supply dispute worth a combined US$40 million (J$6.3 billion), with both sides pointing to a breakdown in operations at Mon

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Entertainment

Jonas Brothers ‘excited' for NFL opener performance

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP): The Jonas Brothers will perform at half-time of the NFLs season opener between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. The NFL announced the headliners for the half-time

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Commentary

Editorial | PM Gaston Browne must apologise

It is unfortunate that Gaston Brownes attempted walk-back of his assault on the judiciary this week did not include an unambiguous apology for his threat to deport and declare persona non grata a judge whom he believes is too soft on criminals. Moreove

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Letters

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Scores displaced as several homes demolished in Coopers Pen, Trelawny You cannot convince me that there wasnt a more humane way to do this! These people faced a catastrophic Cat 5 hurricane less than a year ago. The majority of the structures arenâ

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Lifestyle

Something Extra | Friday

Best Weekend Ever came to a close with Late Check Out on Monday, following a weekend of fashion, food, music and revelry in St Ann. On Saturday, Daybreak: Western Soirée brought cowboy flair to the venue, with patrons embracing the theme in fringe, denim

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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 a precipice in Capuchin on Wednesday. Her body had

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