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Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed to sharpening US foreign policy fo

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News

Four shot, three fatally, in alleged police confrontation in Osborne Store, Clarendon

Three men were fatally shot during a reported confrontation with the police in Comfort district, Osborne Store, Clarendon on Friday night. A fourth man is in hospital. Two firearms along with ammunition were reportedly seized. Assistant Commissioner

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Sports

Douglas, Reid in top 100m form at Carifta Trials

SHANOYA Douglas of Holland High and Excelsior Highs Riquelme Reid were in spanking form on yesterdays opening day of competition at the three-day Carifta Trials as both produced personal best times to capture the Under-20 100 metres titles at the Na

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Entertainment

Johnmark Wiggan sets the tone with ‘By Fire' preview

The atmosphere inside the Vera Moody Concert Hall at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts shifted quickly on Wednesday evening when what appeared to be an ordinary gathering of media and guests transformed into worship. Without warning, m

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Commentary

Editorial | Take heed to rising sea levels

The risk of rising seas gobbling up more of Jamaica may be closer than previously thought, which should further concentrate the minds of policymakers who deal with these problems. A study by Wageningen University in the Netherlands, recently published in

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Letters

When politics sends doctors home
THE EDITOR, Madam: For more than half a century, Cuban doctors have quietly helped hold together the fragile seams of Jamaicas public health system. From rural clinics to busy emergency rooms, they have served communities where there were simply not e

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Lifestyle

Something Extra | Saturday

If denim, breezy linens, and flowing silhouettes set the unofficial dress code, Kuyah provided the perfect culinary playground for Kingstons stylish crowd on Thursday night. Food lovers converged on the Festival Marketplace in downtown Kingston for the

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World News

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed to sharpening US foreign policy fo

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