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Filipino workers: Oil company abandoned us in Hurricane Ida NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As Hurricane Ida struck the Louisiana Gulf Coast in August 2021, Renato Decena and Rosel Hernandez watched the storm punch a hole in the roof of the bunkhouse where they were sheltered — abandoned, they... - 2023-01-27 15:10:52 Florida lawmakers seek to calm property insurance storm Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that’s been stormy for three decades, approving legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money. A massive... - 2022-12-16 00:23:40 USDA: Florida orange crop declines after twin hurricanes Production of oranges in Florida this season is forecast to be down 36 per cent from earlier estimates, in part a reflection of twin hurricanes that battered growing regions, according to US Agriculture Department figures released Friday. The... - 2022-12-11 00:19:19
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Do-it-yourself ghost guns
A "majority" of the stash of firearms seized in Montego Bay, St James, on Friday are homemade untraceable 'ghost guns', a fast-growing phenomenon in which they have become the weapons of choice for violent criminals and gunrunners. These so-called...
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'Jamaica is my country,' says Bolt
The world's fastest man Usain Bolt, says no matter what, he is sticking beside Jamaica. The retire track star was speaking at the Gibson Relays sponsors' luncheon at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel earlier today. "To Jamaica, no matter...
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One person killed in West Street shooting in Kingston
One person has been confirmed dead following a shooting along West Street in Kingston on Saturday...
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Jamaica COVID-19: Day-19 – The Value of Quarantine
It has been 19 days since Jamaica first record its first COVID-19 case. Sadly there are 4 more reported cases, two with travel histories from New York, a health worker with contact to a know case and 1 under investigation. This brings the COVID-19 cases in Jamaica to 36. New York has become the epicenter [...]
Jamaica COVID-19: Day-18 – 2 more cases announced
Jamaica’s first case of COVID-19 was announced on March 10, 2020. Today, 2 more cases have been announced bringing the total to 32 with sadly 1 death. So far 21 cases are listed as imported, 8 as local transmission and 3 are under investigation. There is some good news today. Firstly, the Jamaican government has announced [...]
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On June 1, 1970, planes streaked across the Jamaican skies, trailing banners that read Life of Jamaica For a Better Life, announcing to the Jamaican people the birth of a company that would revolutionize the local insurance and financial landscape.
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Heavy rains Monday forced the closure of schools and cut electricity and water supplies to parts of Trinidad and Tobago. Officials have warned that river levels are likely to continue rising. Local Government... - 
