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St James police probing death of 5-month-old allegedly thrown from three-storey building

Charges are pending against a St James mother who allegedly threw her five-month-old daughter to her death from a three-storey building in Barrett Town. The police say the woman, who then jumped from the building, remains in hospital since the...
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Stocks & Securities Limited’s Hope Road headquarters in St Andrew.

SSL PLOT TWIST

Security personnel at KingAlarm responded to three separate triggers at investment firm Stocks...
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Tufton dissolves UHWI Board over ‘levels of dysfunctionality’

A clash of personalities and dysfunctionality are the reasons Minister of Health Dr Christopher Tufton said led to his decision to dissolve the current Board of Management at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). The action comes...
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness engages US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in bilateral talks at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building the White House on Tuesday, December 5. Supporting the Prime Minister (from left) are Jamaica’s Ambassador to

Holness discusses regional security, economy on US working visit

WASHINGTON, DC: Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who is on a working visit to Washington, on Tuesday held high-level talks with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on several matters affecting the region ranging from crime to climate change....
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3,124 children with developmental disabilities benefiting from early stimulation interventions – Charles Jr

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is currently providing early intervention services to some 3,124 children between birth and six (0-6) years, with developmental disabilities. Portfolio minister Pearnel Charles Jr made the disclosure in a...
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Hydel High’s Manning Cup coach Devon Anderson

Mona, Hydel hunt first Manning Cup title

Two schools seeking their first title will contest today’s ISSA/Digicel Manning Cup final at the National Stadium. Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. Mona High, coached by Craig Butler, will be playing in their first final while the Devon Anderson-coached...
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JC, STATHS square off for Walker Cup

THREE-TIME ISSA/Digicel Walker Cup champions Jamaica College (JC) will take aim at title number four when they face St Andrew Technical (STATHS) in the 2023 final at 3 p.m. today at the National Stadium. Heading into today’s final, Davion...
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Mother’s transforming to food company

Hiring ads for fast-food company Mother’s have been popping up recently on multiple channels. Managing Director Sheldon Seymour says it is part of a non-stop expansion push that began with the change in ownership in May 2023. Mother’s refurbished...
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Construction of cable to connect power grids of Greece, Cyprus to start next year

NICOSIA, Cyprus: Construction of a 1.9 billion-euro ($2.05 billion) section of an electricity cable that will connect the power grids of Greece and Cyprus is slated to begin in the new year, officials said yesterday. An eventual extension of the...
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No longer just Chevaughn, this soulful songbird is singing with the voice of the Qyor.

Five Questions with ... Qyor

Though once known as the soulful Chevaughn, Qyor is shedding his child-star skin while maintaining just that flavour that had Jamaicans falling in love with his melodic perspectives. Catching the eye of reggae legends like Tony Rebel and Jimmy...
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British dub poet, political activist with Jamaican roots, dies at 65

LONDON (AP): Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet and political activist who drew huge inspiration from his Caribbean roots – a Jamaican mother and a Barbadian father – has died. He was 65. Zephaniah died Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain...
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Bryan Sykes, chief justice of Jamaica, addressing the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual Awards Banquet.

Editorial | Chief Justice should expand on DNA remarks

More often than not, this newspaper agrees with Chief Justice Bryan Sykes’ observations on things to be done to enhance the quality of justice for all Jamaicans. He is usually on the right track. Which is why we look forward to a fuller and...
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Peter Espeut | Meaning what you sign

When Jamaica signs an internationally binding treaty, do we mean what we sign to? When we take an oath, do we mean it? The Jamaican government has announced its intention to sign the Samoa Agreement between the European Union (EU) and the...
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Letter of the Day | Popularity contest will not help win general election

THE EDITOR, Madam: Mark Golding has shown that if you unite and build your party you don’t need popularity to win. The next general election will be decided by the party and personalities. In the 2020 general election it was clear that Andrew...
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Readers’ reactions

Thirty-three additional persons from 12 countries granted Jamaican citizenship While I understand their happiness to become one of us, I’m also confused as to why folks from the likes of France, US, and the Republic of China see it as a success...
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Juanita Castro, the sister of Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

Sister of Fidel Castro dies at 90

MIAMI (AP): Juanita Castro, the sister of Cuban rulers Fidel and Raúl Castro who worked with the CIA against their communist government, has died in Miami at 90. Florida had been her home since shortly after fleeing the island nearly 60 years ago....
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President Ali: Guyana preparing to defend itself against Venezuela

SAN JUAN (AP): Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali told The Associated Press on Wednesday that his country is taking every necessary step to protect itself from Venezuela, which has ordered its state-owned companies to explore and exploit oil and...
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Dipped in gold, this taffeta shawl features fine embroidered details.

Fashion meets food at Grandeur

Prepared for a night filled with culinary splendour, Grandeur offered a surprising combination of fashion and food. Spearheaded by international designer Nigel Ramsay, the fashion segment of the event showcased over a dozen looks from an upcoming...

Something Extra | Friday

Not many have endured the test of quinquennial time, but Island Child Style remains ground-breaking in acknowledging and celebrating the talent and vision of the current and upcoming generations. Parents, families, friends, and members of the style...
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