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Jamaican man guilty of revenge porn targeting former American TV anchor
A Jamaican man accused of posting nude pictures on the Internet of his ex-girlfriend, a former American television news anchor, was today convicted in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court in a case of revenge porn.
CommentsTainted alcohol kills at least 19 in Costa Rica
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Costa Rican Health Ministry says it has confirmed 19 deaths from consumption of alcohol tainted with methanol. The ministry said in a Friday report that the investigation continues, but so far it has counted 14 men and...
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Highway madness! - Gov't takes on unruly motorists on Mandela
Indisciplined motorists are creating undue hardships for law-abiding drivers on one of the major highways connecting Kingston to other sections of the island, and Prime Minister Andrew Holness has taken the National Works Agency (NWA) to task to...
Comments‘Mass confusion’
United States-based attorney Millicent Clarke says many illegal immigrants in the United States, including Jamaicans, are now on the run as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) teams carry out raids to send home foreigners with final...
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Government to establish five more business incubators
Five additional business incubators will be established over the next two years, which will provide much-needed business services and support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) operators. This was disclosed by Minister of State in...
CommentsCSJP-funded summer camps to help improve police-citizen relations
The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III is optimistic that the youth summer camps being funded under the programme will assist in improving relations between the police and citizens. The CSJP III is supporting six residential and non...
Comments- Liberate the thinking of your students! - Educators charged to up the ante in the classroom at JTA Golden Torch Awards 2019
- ‘The world doesn’t owe you a thing!’ - Dr Amiel blasts breeders for failure to develop beef industry
- Mikael Phillips apologises for past PNP misdeeds
- Volunteering, giving back a passion for Mark Barnett
Return of the ‘Mac!’ - Former technical director open to another Sunshine Girls stint
Liverpool, England: Former national senior netball team technical director Jill McIntosh, says she is open to a return to the Sunshine Girls set-up if she is called upon by Netball Jamaica (NJ) in the future. McIntosh, an Australian who is...
CommentsAnderson considers Sunshine Girls’ future
Liverpool, England: It was a bittersweet day for head coach Marvette Anderson after Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls defeated Malawi 68-50 to end their campaign at the Vitality Netball World Cup (NWC) in fifth place here yesterday. Jamaica entered the...
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Caribbean Cement to convert old tyres to energy
Caribbean Cement Company plans to spend US$9 million ($1.2 billion) on capital projects this year, one of which involves converting old tyres from waste to energy at its kiln. The cement company has 35 projects planned for this financial year. The...
CommentsOrange Hill added to ganja pilot - Green issues call for all illegal growers to emerge from the shadows
Illegal growers of marijuana are being offered the opportunity to formalise their operations through the Alternative Development programme under construction by the MICAF, which is meant to create a supply chain for the medical marijuana and pharma...
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Barefoot Buju basks in Reggae Sumfest love - Artiste Mo Bay homecoming bigger than music
WESTERN BUREAU: Easily, with no hyperbole, Buju Banton is the most anticipated reggae artiste in the world. For the thousands who flocked Reggae Sumfest last Saturday night, his homecoming to Montego Bay was historic. One of the country’s national...
CommentsNDTC 57th – A season of freshness and excellence
A defining moment for any successful performing arts company comes when the younger generation is put to the test to prove that they are able to continue the success of their predecessors. The current members of the National Dance Theatre Company (...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Progress at Cornwall Regional
THE EDITOR, Sir: Every effort is being made to ensure the rehabilitation of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in the best interest of the thousands of Jamaicans who rely on the facility for healthcare services and in the shortest possible time....
CommentsGetting tough on corruption
THE EDITOR, Sir: A former Brazilian president is currently in jail, convicted for the second time on charges related to a vast corruption scheme spanning decades. Israel’s PM is also facing allegations of corruption. His wife (and first lady) was...
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With Boris Johnson tipped to win PM race, UK eyes rocky ride
LONDON (AP): Britain is getting a new prime minister. Buckle up for a rocky ride. Tomorrow the UK’s governing Conservatives will announce the winner of a contest to replace Theresa May as leader of the party and the country. Just over three months...
CommentsTreasury chief vows to quit if Boris Johnson becomes PM
LONDON (AP): British Treasury chief Philip Hammond says he will quit if – as widely expected – Boris Johnson becomes prime minister this week. Hammond said Sunday that Johnson’s vow to take the UK out of the European Union on October 31 with or...
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Something Extra | Monday
The Global Soundclash event, held prior to Reggae Sumfest’s main nights over the weekend, saw patrons turning out in their numbers, dressed to impress, as they enjoyed a taste of Jamaica’s rich music and culture. In addition to being entertained by...
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Mawnin Medz with JMP coffee, tea
Reggae Sumfest patrons at Mawnin Medz, enjoyed the great taste of Jamaica Mountain Peak (JMP) Instant Coffee and Ginger Tea, as they kicked off the week of fun, sun and reggae at the breakfast party held at Tropical Bliss Beach in Montego Bay....
CommentsSachique Williams crowned Miss St Mary Festival Queen
Sachique Williams has been crowned Miss St Mary Festival Queen. The warmth, charm and charisma exuded by the winner, was evident from her opening sentences in which she displayed an unmatched confidence. “Words cannot express how elated I am...
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