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Man implicated in killing and burying of Westmoreland siblings among two killed by police

A reputed gangster who the police claim was implicated in the killing and video-recorded burial of a pair of siblings in Westmoreland is one of two men who were killed in a running gun battle with the police in St Catherine on Thursday, sources...
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Drop in Panama Canal traffic due to severe drought could cost up to $700 million

PANAMA CITY (AP) — A severe drought that began last year has forced authorities to slash ship crossings by 36% in the Panama Canal, one of the world's most important trade routes. The new cuts announced Wednesday by authorities in Panama...
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Jolyan Silvera sheds tears during the funeral for his late wife, Melissa Silvera, at the St Andrew Parish Church on January 12. Silvera was taken into custody yesterday in connection with his wife’s murder.

SILVERA A SUSPECT

Former Member of Parliament for Western St Mary Jolyan Silvera was preparing for a party yesterday evening for an aunt of his deceased wife when investigators showed up to confront him. The Gleaner understands that the party was cancelled as the...
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Death of paralegal leaves void at law firm after Washington Boulevard gun attack

Sandra Risden, the paralegal who was shot to death in a brazen early morning attack in St Andrew yesterday, has been described as an honest and diligent colleague as police investigators theorise that she was targeted by hired killers....
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Delano Seivreight, senior strategist and senior adviser in the Ministry of Tourism.

US radio stations participating in nine-day broadcast to boost Jamaica’s tourism

FORTY-THREE radio stations from key markets across the United States are currently in the island participating in a Sandals Resorts radio remote, reaching millions of listeners and giving Jamaica’s tourism a massive boost. Dubbed ‘Broadcast...
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Violence Prevention Commission recommends total ban on corporal punishment

A TOTAL ban on corporal punishment is among the recommendations of the National Violence Prevention Commission. Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced two of the recommendations while addressing sixth-form students and their teachers at Manchester...
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Jamaica Hockey Federation President Fabian Stewart (centre) presents a collage of photographs of members of the Hockey5s World Cup team to Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President Christopher Samuda (left) and General Secretary and CEO Ryan Foster on De

JOA to the rescue

With the Jamaica Hockey Federation’s (JHF) hopes of competing in its first-ever International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey5s World Cup dwindling, the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has come to the rescue with much-needed financial support. The...
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Jackson, Watson favourites for top RJRGLEANER Sports awards

World champions Shericka Jackson and Antonio Watson are set to lead a talented list of nominees for tonight’s grand prizes at the 63rd RJRGLEANER Sports Foundation Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel...
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Minister of Finance Dr Nigel Clarke gestures during the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in Kingston on May 24, 2023.

Clarke: Government to resist election overspending Premium

Jamaica now faces the challenge of resisting overspending during upcoming elections which could erode the gains of increased fiscal surplus and reduced debt levels since the pandemic. Local government elections are coming this year with general...
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Report: Jamaica wage rise tops region Premium

Jamaica made more progress on wages than any of the twenty countries sampled in the region, when factoring for inflation, a new UN report says. It follows the big pay raise the Jamaican government granted to itself. The report from the Economic...
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SeSe Foster says fans can expect to see her true self shine tonight on the Rebel Salute stage.

SeSe Foster says expect ‘inner SeSe’ tonight at Rebel Salute

If you had told Shereece ‘SeSe’ Foster a few years ago that she would have the chance to perform at Rebel Salute, the Jamaican in her might have responded with unsavoury remarks in a soft and melodious voice. But, what was once a dream for the...
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5 Questions with Luciano

The start of the year 1995 was a sad one for many in the entertainment fraternity. Garnet Silk, hailed by many as a roots reggae music icon, had passed away at the age of 28, leaving a void in the industry. As many people began to look around for...
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Mikael Phillips

Editorial | Mikael Phillips’ assignment

Mikael Phillips, the Opposition spokesman on transport, is proceeding on the same path as most aspirants to government. Which usually sets them for failure if they became ministers. He might have a mish-mash of ideas, mostly focused on the small-...
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Peter Espeut | Leadership and followership

Last week was the 60th anniversary of my entry into high school. After “passing” the Common Entrance Examination I won a “free place” to Campion College, and as a 10-year-old took my seat in first form in January 1964. In those days the school...
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Letter of the Day | Be practical with digital solutions

THE EDITOR, Madam: Nadine Barrett-Maitland, in a letter to the editor, questioned if Jamaica is ready for digitalisation. We know that digitalisation is dependent on reliable systems, technology and trust. Take, for instance, the national...
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Collaborative teaching can be beneficial to students

THE EDITOR, Madam: Team teaching is a group of two or more teachers working together to plan conduct and evaluate the learning activities for the same group of learners. It is widely reported that the team-teaching idea originated in the United...
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Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Rob Bauer (centre); Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Christopher Cavoli (left), and Supreme Allied Commander Transformation General Chris Badia prepare to address a media conference at NATO headquarters

NATO to start biggest wargames in decades next week

BRUSSELS (AP): NATO will launch next week its biggest military exercises in decades with around 90,000 personnel set to take part in months-long wargames aimed at showing that the alliance can defend all of its territory up to its border with...
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Ten-year-old bitten by shark

NASSAU (CMC): The owner of Blue Adventures, a local company that operates a diving experience, has launched an investigation following an incident in which a 10-year-old boy from Maryland in the United States was attacked by a shark this week....
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Shaniel Brown is relaxed in denim and red.

Something Extra | Friday

Tuff Gong and Appleton Estate treated Montego Bay to a musical extravaganza on Wednesday night at the event titled ‘One Love 79: People Get Ready’, setting the stage for the upcoming celebration of the King of Reggae, Bob Marley’s birthday in...

Make-up artist Anita Sutherland building beauty brand

Anita Sutherland is aiming to help women showcase their uniqueness and provide a healthy make-up alternative. To achieve this, the make-up artiste has tapped into her inner talents and created her very own line of beauty products. Six years in the...
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