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Sex-scandal-hit Moravian church adopts new childcare policy
The sex-scandal-hit Moravian Church in Jamaica has adopted a new policy to govern the interaction of its leaders, workers and volunteers with children.
CommentsPHOTO GALLERY: Diaspora conference - Day Two
The matter of investments in Jamaica by members of the Diaspora dominated discussions on day two of the four-day Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference in downtown Kingston today. Among the discussions were potential investments in medical marijuana and...
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MoBay is ready - Mayor says city ripe for zones of special operations
Western Bureau: As St James continues to bleed, with the murder rate racing past 160 following the killing of two persons in a brazen gun attack in Salt Spring on Monday, it would appear that Montego Bay's mayor, Homer Davis, is ready to embrace the...
CommentsMajor crime drivers - Unemployment, lack of jobs impairing Vision 2030
Almost six in every 10 Jamaicans are convinced that the high unemployment rate is the main reason for the country's chronic crime state.Poverty, bad parenting, poor education and an unfair justice system also figure prominently among the factors...
Comments- Special zones law - What does it mean for you?
- Diaspora Conference | 'Get on the economic train or be left behind' - Lee-Chin tells diaspora stage set for Jamaica's growth
- Diaspora Conference | Diaspora could get special immigration card
- Gov't pushes to have judges alone try gun-murder cases, MP breaks ranks
Ounce of Prevention | Vitamin E is Key
Vitamin E is actually a family of eight natural compounds, the tocopherols. This word is derived from Greek and literally means 'to bear children', and may have originated from early research that showed that rats fed a diet without any vitamin E...
CommentsBriefing | Developing sustainable balance of payments in small countries
Dr Andre Haughton's recently completed book Developing Sustainable Balance of Payments in Small Countries: Lessons from Macroeconomic Deadlock in Jamaica has been published by Palgrave Macmillan 2017. The book can be purchased in soft copy or hard...
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Underdogs Ja look to cut down USA
The Reggae Boyz will start as the underdogs in this the final of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup at the Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California, at 8:30 p.m. Jamaica time. And that could just be the way they want it.Heading into the tournament, not much...
CommentsFinal showdown - Ja's Mullings, Canada's Rose seek Contender crown
Jamaica's Sakima Mullings will try to create history tonight at The Mico University College, when he and Phil Rose from Canada, go head to head for the right to be called the Wray and Nephew Junior Middleweight Contender champion 2017. If Mullings...
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Lowe willing to sell ganja drug
Jamaican scientist and entrepreneur Dr Henry Lowe now plans to sell his recently approved anti-cancer drug made from ganja.He is currently in preliminary talks with pharmaceutical interests who want to fully acquire or license the rights to Cresorol...
CommentsBanks cut car loan rates as market expands
Some local commercial banks are writing car loans at cheaper rates as demand for motor vehicles continues to climb and new auto traders hang their shingles.Lynvalle Hamilton, president of the Jamaica Used Car Dealers Association (JUCDA) and owner of...
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'Avrakedabra' lacks Lyrical magic
This is not going to be a glowing review of Morgan Heritage's latest album, Avrakedabra, a copy of which turned up on the surface of the desk allocated to me at The Gleaner's 7 North Street, Kingston offices, a couple weeks ago. However, should you...
CommentsAfro Punk Festival in London enjoys 'Ting' experience
On a journey of uplifting the masses, Afro Punk invaded London last weekend (July 22 and 23) with an incredible line-up of emerging talent, feel-good music and groundbreaking icons.Among the acts were Willow Smith, Corinne Bailey Rae and Lianne La...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Arm teachers, give them powers of arrest
THE EDITOR, Sir:The wrong people always put themselves up to lead organisations like the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica. So it is not surprising they are against teachers who are licensed firearm holders taking their weapon to school...
CommentsShocked by buggery backtrack
THE EDITOR, Sir:Some prominent church leaders in Jamaica are now leading the lobby for buggery (engaging human and animal anuses and its stored faecal matter) to be legalised in Jamaica! That, I must confess, I never saw coming.The LGBT demon hiding...
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Trucker charged with 10 deaths in immigrant-smuggling case
SAN ANTONIO (AP):The driver of a broiling tractor-trailer found packed with immigrants outside a Walmart in San Antonio was charged yesterday in the deaths of 10 of his passengers and could face the death penalty over the hellish journey.In...
CommentsSt Peter's Square fountains being shut off due to drought
VATICAN CITY (AP):The Vatican says it is shutting off all its fountains, including those in St. Peter's Square, because of Italy's drought.Vatican Radio yesterday said the decision is linked...
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Breast is best - The benefits and joys of breastfeeding
The bond between a mother and her child is indisputably one of the strongest connections in nature. This connection is strengthened during the postnatal period of the child's life and throughout the breastfeeding period.The World Health Organisation...
CommentsNo HIV patient on treatment affected by shortage of antiretroviral medication
The Ministry of Health would like to advise that no patient on Antiretroviral (ARV) medication, the drug used to treat persons living with HIV, is being affected by the shortage of two types of the drug.Of the ARVs supplied through the ministry, two...
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Something Extra | Wednesday
The Second City was entertainment central as reggae lovers from home and abroad converged on the Catherine Hall venue for the 2017 staging of Reggae Sumfest. Here are some highlights from our roving camera.
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Weekend Shenanigans ... Reggae Sumfest, Black Chyna new man and Reggae Boyz victory
Last week all roads led to Montego Bay for the highly anticipated 25 anniversary of the music festival- Reggae Sumfest that culminated over the weekend. We have all the deets on that and so much more from the Weekend Shenanigans. Reggae...
CommentsTypes of friends to avoid
Friendships are a beautiful thing. But how do we choose who we let into our circle of friends? As we construct our circle, we need to consider, who will challenge us? Who will push us when we feel like we can't go on? The circle can be...
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Editorial | Mr Chuck’s review doesn’t go far enough
Ricky Pascoe | Criminalising HIV transmission dangerous