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Fun, frolic and more at Xaymaca 2018 cooler cruise

Published:Monday | March 12, 2018 | 12:00 AM

It was all about partying, whining, and soaking up the soca vibe and atmosphere at Xaymaca International's Cooler Cruise on Saturday on Ocean Boulevard on the Kingston waterfront downtown.With all the build-up and hype from last year's inaugural...

Astori remembered in Fiorentina win

Published:Monday | March 12, 2018 | 12:00 AM

MILAN (AP):Fiorentina played its first match since the death of captain Davide Astori, beating last-place Benevento 1-0 on an emotional Sunday at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.The 31-year-old Astori was found dead in his hotel room last week Sunday...

Kingston JPs trained in mediation

Published:Sunday | March 11, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Twenty-four Kingston justices of the peace (JPs) completed 40 hours of training in mediation over a two-week period recently as part of plans to have them more involved in conflict resolution across the parish.Karen Gentles, director of the...

Obamas in talks with Netflix for 'production' deal

Published:Sunday | March 11, 2018 | 12:00 AM

NETFLIX MIGHT be on the brink of their biggest deal yet - signing on The Obamas.Former President Barack Obama is reportedly planning to produce a series of shows with the streaming service alongside his wife, Michelle.While details surrounding the...

Trump organisation to sue over Panama hotel

Published:Sunday | March 11, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Operators of the former Trump Ocean Club International Hotel and Tower in Panama City announced Friday they have changed the property's name to 'Bahia Grand Panama'.The operators said in a statement the hotel will be run "with the approval of Ithaca...

UK home secretary: 'Too early' to pin blame in spy case

Published:Sunday | March 11, 2018 | 12:00 AM

LONDON, (AP):British government security officials held an emergency meeting yesterday to discuss the poisoning of a Russian who spied for Britain, as police backed by soldiers continued to search the town where he was attacked with a nerve agent....

Rashford's double lifts Man U to 2-1 win over Liverpool

Published:Sunday | March 11, 2018 | 12:00 AM

MANCHESTER, England (AP):As Manchester United turned to established superstars to ignite their attack, young striker Marcus Rashford was in danger of becoming a forgotten man at Old Trafford.He reminded the world of his talent yesterday.Making his...

Paul, Blackwood fire Windies A to series win

Published:Sunday | March 11, 2018 | 12:00 AM

ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC):Keemo Paul celebrated his call-up to senior team duty with a rapid half-century as West Indies A set the stage for another whitewash of England Lions with a 25-run victory in the second one-dayer here Friday night.The 20-...

Past The Finishing Post

Published:Sunday | March 11, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Past The Finishing PostWeather: Fine Track : GoodRace 1 1000 M (S) (Purse $600,000) NB4YO...

Things to do this week

Published:Sunday | March 11, 2018 | 12:00 AM

KaraokeSing your favourite songs at Kavalli's Karaoke Wednesdays, every week at Kavalli's Jerkpitt and Entertainment Centre, 77 Mountain View Avenue, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.Chill SpotKick back at Omega Fridays at Facebaar Nightclub, 139 Morgan Road,...

‘Ready, set, sweat’

Published:Sunday | March 11, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Member of Parliament for St Mary Central Morais Guy recently joined the Jamaica Moves initiative undertaken by the Ministry of Health to encourage exercise and health habits among Jamaicans.Guy hit the stage during the St Mary leg of Jamaica Moves,...

'I've found my rhythm' - Brathwaite

Published:Saturday | March 10, 2018 | 12:00 AM

HARARE, Zimbabwe (CMC):Pacer Carlos Brathwaite said rediscovered rhythm had been behind his career-best five-wicket haul in the Group A contest of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers against Papua New Guinea here Thursday.The 29-year-old said that he had...

A4 pic Holness and wife

Published:Saturday | March 10, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Paul ready to take chance

Published:Friday | March 9, 2018 | 11:11 PM

St John's, Antigua:Professional athletes must always be thinking "I must always challenge my limit never to miss an opportunity." That must be what Keemo Paul is thinking now as he is on stand-by to go to Zimbabwe to join the WINDIES in the World...

United effort gets Wortley Home for Girls reopened

Published:Friday | March 9, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The newly reconstructed Wortley Home for Girls at Maurice Hill, Constant Spring, was recently rededicated and officially reopened.Construction of the modern, split-level structure designed by architect Rivi Gardner following the 2015 fire that...

5 Things To Do

Published:Friday | March 9, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Chill SpotRelax at Sea Deck, 20 Barbican Road, every Friday for happy hour starting at 5 p.m.BacchanalParty at Bacchanal Jamaica Baewatch Cooler FÍte on Saturday, March 10, at Morgan's Harbour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission: $3500 presold, $4500 at...

Listing

Published:Friday | March 9, 2018 | 12:00 AM

SUN, Mar 11Kingston and St AndrewGlenmuir High School Past Student Association presents Brunch and Cabaret at Devon House East Lawn. Admission: $4,000 (adults) $2,500 (children under 12)NegrilDifferent Strokes 70's, 80's, 90's Retro Party at Cayenne...

Holder hits 99 n.o. as Windies survive PNG scare

Published:Friday | March 9, 2018 | 12:00 AM

HARARE, Zimbabwe (CMC):Skipper Jason Holder agonisingly missed out on a maiden one-day hundred but helped to spare West Indies blushes as they turned back a plucky Papua New Guinea (PNG) by six wickets to post their second win of the ICC World Cup...

Jamaican company installs cutting-edge telematics system with South African Police Service

Published:Thursday | March 8, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Jamaican global telematics company, Amber Connect, through its South African operations, embarked on installing its state-of-the-art vehicle telematics and software systems in a wide array of law enforcement vehicles and motorcycles during December...

It’s time to speak up!

Published:Thursday | March 8, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:The recent campaign by the Ministry of National Security, and by extension the Jamaica Constabulary Force, is by far one of the most likely to succeed that I have seen in recent years. The new 'What are you giving up for Lent?'...

Eugenie Brown, principal of Denham Town Primary School, on peace-garden…

Published:Thursday | March 8, 2018 | 12:00 AM

"If there is a conflict, the children can now go to that area and settle it and unwind. We even are going to put music in there for relaxationYou will have two children from two different families who may be quarrelling, so the children start...

Registration opens for national reading competition

Published:Thursday | March 8, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Registration for the much anticipated and intellectually stimulating Jamaica Library Service National Reading Competition has officially begun.The annual competition will be executed under the theme 'Jamaica Reads: 30 years and counting', as a...

US trade gap rises to highest level since 2008

Published:Thursday | March 8, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The United States' trade deficit rose in January to the highest level since October 2008, defying President Donald Trump's efforts to bring more balance to America's trade with the rest of the world.The Commerce Department said Wednesday that the...

Racing Results | Caymanas Park (March 7, 2018)

Published:Thursday | March 8, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Caymanas Park | Racing Results (Wednesday, March 7 , 2018)Track:Fine Weather:GoodRace 1 1100 M (Purse $600,000) NB5-Y-O...

Jamaica open Nations League against Cayman

Published:Thursday | March 8, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica will play The Cayman Islands at home in their opening CONCACAF Nations League match when the tournament kicks off in September with 17 games. The Reggae Boyz play their second game away to Bonaire in October, then host Suriname in November,...

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