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August 13, 2026
WHO chief: Congo’s Ebola outbreak set to surpass deadliest in history
AP: The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, which erupted over a decade ago and killed over 11,000 people, the head of the World Health Organization…
August 13, 2026
Appleton Estate celebrates Rum Month with Spanish Sherry Cask expression
August is Rum Month, and Appleton Estate is inviting rum lovers across Jamaica to celebrate all month long. At the heart of this year’s celebration for the brand is the Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry…
August 13, 2026
Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of commercial vessels
MOSCOW (AP): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened retaliation for Western seizures of its commercial vessels, describing them as “piracy”. Speaking on a visit to a Russian warship…
August 13, 2026
Managing Jamaica’s water wisely
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has long been known as the “Land of Wood and Water”. The description reflects the island’s lush forests, numerous rivers, springs, and waterfalls. The country is blessed…
August 13, 2026
St Vincent mark 45 years of diplomatic ties with Asian island
TAIPEI (CMC): Taiwan and St Vincent and the Grenadines yesterday marked 45 years of diplomatic relations, with leaders from both countries pledging to strengthen co-operation and expand economic,…
August 13, 2026
US inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
US inflation declined slightly last month as the cost of gas and groceries slipped, though prices are still rising more quickly than before the Iran war, posing challenges for the White House as the…
August 13, 2026
Total eclipse
Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain yesterday in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth briefly plunged parts of…
August 13, 2026
Unlock your healthy hero powers!
Hi boys and girls! There is always something exciting waiting on Children’s Own Watch & Win, and this week is no different! Join the hosts as they explore fun ways to stay healthy, meet special…
August 13, 2026
Browne rejects bar association criticism over judge remarks
ST JOHN’S (CMC): Prime Minister Gaston Browne has dismissed calls from the Antigua and Barbuda Bar Association (ABBA) to retract comments in which he threatened action against a sitting judge over…