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Stocks Round Up | 31 stocks advance, 37 decline and 10 trade firm
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Combined Index closed Thursday again losing ground, with an advance/decline ratio of 31/37. The JSE Combined Index declined by 1,303.81 points or 0.33 per cent to close at 390,816.58 The JSE Main Market Index was...
Comments14-year-old shot dead in Manchester
Detectives assigned to the Manchester police division are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a teen and the injury of another in Brockery district, Christiana, Manchester, on Wednesday, December 2. Dead is 14-...
Comments- $12M drug bust in St Elizabeth
- Barbados moving forward with plans for a medicinal cannabis industry
- Petition launched to protest Disney’s plan to build cruise destination in The Bahamas
- Windies bowlers toil on opening day of first Test
- Atkinson named as Champion Ambassador of the Special Olympics Movement
UCHENCE LET-DOWN - Gang leader hit hard but cop hurt by cronies’ short sentences
Despite convicted gangster Uchence Wilson being slapped with a 26-year prison term, perceived lighter sentences for some of his eight cronies dishonour the memories of their victims, a senior Jamaican police officer has said. Wilson’s marauding...
CommentsChristmas comes early for blind couple - Expatriate gifts new roof to lovebirds
The love story of a blind St Catherine couple living under a leaky roof tugged at the heart-strings of a Jamaican expatriate who has given them an early Christmas present. The cacophony of banging hammers was paradoxically music to the ears of...
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Earth Today | Hazardous waste policy headed to Cabinet
THERE ARE efforts afoot to ensure the enhanced management of hazardous waste on the island, with the updated Green Paper on the subject anticipated for Cabinet submission this month. Hazardous waste is considered as any substance which by reason of...
CommentsControversial Crawford in shadow Cabinet as Golding names allies and critics
Opposition Leader Mark Golding sought to show he held no grudges by appointing controversial People's National Party Vice-President Damion Crawford to his 19-person shadow Cabinet, with Julian Robinson emerging as the biggest surprise with the...
Comments- Earth Today | CANARI urges T&T support for environmental treaty
- Earth Today | Jamaica to boost civil society readiness for climate finance
- Health clinic visits up by a third this year - Tufton calls for more partnerships to upgrade facilities
- Corporate Hands | Chinese community gifts Mustard Seed with hygiene items
No war of words - Butler seeks peace, while wife defends son Kyle
Sophia Smith Butler has jumped to the defense of her son Kyle after he accused his father, Craig Butler, of abuse and assault. However, attorney Christopher Townsend, who is representing Craig Butler, the founder and coach of Phoenix Academy, says...
CommentsNicholson has room for improvement – Belgian journalist
As national striker Shamar Nicholson seeks to build on his debut season with Belgian club Charleroi, Belgian journalist Vincent Blouard believes that the 23-year-old will have to make major adjustments to help his club equal or surpass last season’...
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GM rethinks planned stake in electric vehicle maker Nikola
General Motors will not be taking a stake in the electric vehicle company Nikola, and the company said it was scuttling one of its marquee vehicles, an electric and hydrogen-powered pickup, after GM pulled technological support from the project....
CommentsMystic Mountain shake-up - Founding chairman to exit amid court battle for control
The Mystic Mountain Rainforest Adventures attraction in Ocho Rios, contending with more than a COVID-19 pandemic financial fall-out, is estimated to require US$2.6 million or $380 million in additional working capital over the next two years. As...
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Zimi Seh Music - Hit by COVID, entertainment company refocuses time and money into artistes
In a music industry beset with the challenges posed by the global coronavirus pandemic, the entertainment agency responsible for popular events Zimi Seh Brunch and Zimi Seh Riva has moved into music. “The moment the first case of the novel...
CommentsAlborosie talks ‘Shadows After Dark’ campaign - Says ‘reggae is about a good revolution’
A picture of Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang and reggae star Alborosie was released as the visual to officially launch a campaign to raise awareness against human trafficking. For Alborosie, this was the culmination of a discussion...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Our ship is sinking
THE EDITOR, Madam: At the time when the Titanic was around, it was believed by many to be the best ship to have ever been built. It was also thought by many to be unsinkable. In 2020, we know better and as they say, hindsight is 20/20. The captain...
CommentsTalkback Thursday|Do not raid the trust, borrow the money
FINANCE MINISTER Dr Nigel Clarke on Tuesday said the Government has plans to draw down $11.4 billion per year over five years from the National Housing Trust. It is to cushion the economic fallout from COVID-19. We asked our followers if they...
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Britain OKs Pfizer vaccine; will begin shots within days
LONDON (AP): BRITAIN BECAME the first country in the world to authorise a rigorously tested COVID-19 vaccine yesterday and could be dispensing shots within days – a historic step towards eventually ending the outbreak that has killed more than 1.4...
CommentsFrance, UN rally aid for Lebanon, urge political reforms
PARIS (AP): FRANCE AND the United Nations (UN) vowed Wednesday to keep providing humanitarian aid to Lebanon but urged the country’s leaders to form a new government as a political deadlock in Beirut has blocked billions of dollars in assistance...
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Something Extra | Thursday
Jamaica AIDS Support for Life held its annual candlelight vigil on Tuesday, which was recognised globally as World AIDS Day. The event, held under the theme ‘Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility’, was streamed live and paid tribute to people...
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Freshly Baked by Audrey shares a taste of Christmas
It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas, and bringing that characteristic holiday flavour to palates everywhere is Freshly Baked by Audrey, with home-made sorrel and fruit cake. Baking and cooking from the age of nine, Freshly Baked by Audrey...
CommentsCelebrate Enjoy Responsibly Day with these non-alcoholic mocktails
During the holiday season, alcoholic intake usually increases in the heat of the festivities. With the new COVID normal and curfew restrictions, many fear that drinking might take centre stage at family gatherings and small link-ups. That is why...
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NHT drawdowns understandable, but …
David Wright | Culture, food and obesity