WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that, five years after the July 11 demonstrations, Cubans deserve “a better future.” “Five years ago, thousands of Cubans took to the streets to demand a better future for themselves and their families, seeking change after decades of repression and economic incompetence by the Communist regime,” said Rubio in a statement. He is the son...

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — Jamaica’s population was estimated at 2,764,200 at the end of 2025 when compared with 2,763,600 in 2024. This indicates a net population increase of just 600 persons and a growth rate of 0.0 per cent according to the 2025 edition of the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica, a publication of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). According to the survey, there were 28,900 births and an...

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) —  Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín, who was sent off in the 19966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on Saturday at the age of 89, his club Boca Juniors confirmed. His death was announced on the day Argentina and England won their World Cup quarter-finals to set up a semi-final between the two old rivals next Wednesday. "With deep sorrow, we regret the passing of...

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — Iran announced it was again closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and hit Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US strikes, further undermining efforts to salvage Middle East peace efforts. Here are the latest developments: UN chief calls for stop to fighting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the United States and Iran Sunday to halt their new outbreak of fighting. Kuwait strikes Kuwait's defence...

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) —  Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín, who was sent off in the 19966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on Saturday at the age of 89, his club Boca Juniors confirmed. His death was announced on the day Argentina and England won their World Cup quarter-finals to set up a semi-final between the two old rivals next Wednesday. "With deep sorrow, we regret the passing of...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The customer amnesty and relief programme granted by the National Water Commission (NWC) in January 2025 generated $769.0 million in collections for the State-owned utility company. It also processed over 15,000 customer requests and resolved approximately $1.9 billion in legacy debt. The information is contained in the 2025 edition of the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica, a publication of the Planning Institute of Jamaica. The amnesty also...

SANTIAGO, Chile(AFP) — A driver ploughed into people at a street festival Sunday in Chile, killing at least six, police said. The man reportedly lost control of the vehicle at the festival in the city of Vina del Mar, Jorge Guaita, a police official, told AFP. Another seven people were injured, but their lives are not in danger, he added. Early reports said the driver was speeding on a road...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Remittances to Jamaica totalled US$3 247.5 million in 2025, an increase of 3.8 per cent when compared with 2024. This is according to the 2025 edition of the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica, a publication of the Planning Institute of Jamaica. According to the survey, the higher remittances resulted from an increase of US$127.8 million to US$3 485.7 million in inflows. It said the expansion in inflows...

Jamaicans dominated on Saturday’s second day of the NACAC Under 18/23 Championships in Apizaco, Mexico, adding 25 more medals to take their tally to 41 after winning three of four gold medals in the sprint hurdles, 400m and the 400m hurdles. On Saturday, Jamaican athletes added another 14 gold medals after winning eight on the first day, for a two-day total of 22 gold, 12 silver, and seven bronze, with...