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Kosvogiannis freed of fraud charges, but to go on trial for TRN offence
Former hotel manager Dimitrios Kosvogiannis has been freed of fraud- related charges. Kosvogiannis was freed in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court yesterday after the prosecution offered no further evidence against him on the charges of...
CommentsNWC fast-tracking repairs to Airy Castle Road pipeline break
The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that it has initiated emergency contracting and procurement procedures to speed up the restoration efforts for the pipeline damaged as a result of the collapse of the Airy Castle Road Bridge. The...
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Insurance hazard - Study finds most motorists driving without coverage
More than half the vehicles in Jamaica are uninsured, a statistic that is of huge concern to road-safety officials and one which the police consider “frightening”. A study conducted by the Jamaica National Group, based on data culled...
CommentsCops lose appeal in INDECOM ruling
The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of eight former members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) who were found guilty on July 28, 2014 of failing to comply with a requirement of the Independent Commission...
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US, Jamaica launch Child Protection Compact Partnership activities
Government officials from the United States (US) and Jamaica met last week in Kingston to launch activities in support of the US-Jamaica Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership. The partnership, signed in May 2018 by Marcia Gilbert-Roberts,...
CommentsGrowth & Jobs | Building Jamaica: Make-up artist develops product line
Viewing the Instagram page of make-up artist Shellene Gregrory’s Prissie Missie Cosmetic Jamaica Limited reveals some colourful and creative make-up applications. Scroll through further and you will discover eyelash extensions...
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Player power! - RSPL footballers call for new union
One of the duties of the Premier League Clubs Association (PLCA) is to protect the rights of all 12 Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) clubs, and the welfare of each club’s players. However, some footballers believe that it is not doing enough...
CommentsPraught-Leer ‘complete’ after family connection
The winsome smile Aisha Praught-Leer wears on her face these days is not only because she is inching closer to the top tier in the women’s 3000m steeplechase....
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Mexican president announces bailout for cash-strapped Pemex
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced a US$3.9 billion bailout for the country's cash-strapped, state-owned oil company Friday and promised it an additional US$1.6 billion in...
CommentsHonda to shut down UK plant
Honda will close a car factory in western England with the potential loss of 3,500 jobs, British media and a local lawmaker said Monday, in another blow to a British economy made jittery by Brexit....
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Regina and Peabo thrilled at Red Rose For Gregory
Organisers of the Red Rose for Gregory concert are already in talks with R&B sensation Brian McKnight to headline next year’s event. ...
CommentsGrounation explores crime and punishment in dancehall
The Jamaica Music Museum’s Grounation series for Reggae Month continued on Sunday under the broad theme ‘As Free as We Want to Be – Dancehall A Liberating Ethic’, with the discussion centred around...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Deal with the real problems, Minister Montague
THE EDITOR, Sir: Recently, transport Minister Robert Montague announced a raft of measures he intends to implement as early as April 1, 2019. These include, among other things: 1. Instalment of tracking systems on all public passenger vehicles (...
CommentsThe police need to find the guns quickly
Who must we turn to for protection? Can we, the people of Jamaica, depend and rely on the State to protect us in the face of decades of violent crime?It seems that the prime minister of Jamaica, the leader of the Opposition...
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Haitians seek water, food as businesses reopen after riot
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP): Businesses and government offices slowly reopened across Haiti on Monday after more than a week of violent demonstrations over prices that have doubled for food, gas and other basic goods in recent weeks, and allegations...
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Something Extra | Tuesday
Hanover Charities week of fun and fundraising, got a kickstart with an opening art show by contemporary artist Monique Rollins, and renowned potter David Pinto, who showcased their work in the Pi...
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Styling Nuptial Dreams with Helen G
Every girl dreams about her wedding dress. And Helen G Events has decided to make that fairytale a reality by providing upcoming local designers with an opportunity to showcase their talent through The Designer Dress competition. The...
CommentsOlympian Kaliese Spencer weds pastor
The New Year has brought a matrimonial beginning for Jamaican Olympian Kaliese Spencer and the love of her life, Reverend Michael A. Carter. Spencer, a 400 metre hurdler, has had a successful career holding one of the best records on the...
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Shipping Association of Jamaica vice-president launches professorial chair at Caribbean Maritime University
A new professorial chair has been established at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) in honour of Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) vice-president and Chief Executive Officer of Kingston...
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HADYN 20/02
RHL AGILITAS 20/02
TAIPEI TRADER 20/02
CFS PAGOLA 21/02
PARSIFAL 22/02
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