House approves amendments to act to address jury tampering
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved amendments to the Jury (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, to strengthen measures to address jury tampering and safeguard the administration of justice. Closing the debate, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, said the legislation had undergone extensive consultation and was necessary to address situations in which jury tampering threatens the fairness and continuation of criminal trials.
TCN CAUTION - Gov’t urged to weigh legal liabilities as 22 deported foreigners arrive under US deal
The arrival of 22 Latin American and European migrants at Norman Manley International Airport under the controversial third county nationals agreement (TCN) has triggered a warning from one political analyst that Jamaica could face legal liabilities. University of the West Indies lecturer in the Department of Government Damion Gordon said the Holness administration must ensure openness, and evaluate its responsibilities regarding the agreement.
Irish public sector workers strike, leading to school closures and cancelled medical appointments
LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of teachers, doctors and civil servants walked off the job in Ireland on Wednesday, crippling public services across the country as workers demand higher wages to offset the rising cost of living. Most schools, colleges and universities are closed and thousands of medical appointments have been canceled because of the one-day strike, which was called to pressure Prime Minister Micheál Martin to intervene in the talks, which have been stalled since June.
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer
Cyberattacks hit European supermarket chains
PM gets clean bill of health after stroke
‘CAN OF WORMS’ - JC principal expects internal reviews, further fallout after being booted from Walker Cup, docked points
When news broke that Jamaica College (JC) was facing punishment for the use of an ineligible player in the ISSA Walker Cup knockout competition, the Old Hope Road-based institution had hoped that the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) would rule in its favour. However, the verdict went against the school, leaving JC to come to terms with significant sanctions. Their fate was decided in just over an hour yesterday as ISSA officials met to determine whether the school had breached the competition’s rules.
Portmore come from behind for crucial lead
Sunshine Girlz near full strength for England
Mt Pleasant coach careful about execution
‘Win both Powerplays’
‘Circumstances beyond our control’ - BZR WKND Ja’s marquee concert postponed to December 20
BZR WKND (Bizarre Weekend) Jamaica’s marquee concert, which was to feature international rap star Cardi B as its headline act, has been postponed from October 18 to December 20. The organisers announced the change in a statement posted on Tuesday, citing circumstances beyond their control. The announcement follows a Billboard report last Thursday indicating that Cardi B would no longer be performing at the event, which was scheduled to take place at the National Stadium in St Andrew.
BZR WKND marquee concert postponed to December 20
Builder group says late Government payments, not lack of capacity, slowing reconstruction
Government should share some blame for a shortage of top-tier building contractors because it pays them late, the island’s main builders’ group said. Richard Mullings, president of The Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica, said many contractors are avoiding government work in favour of private projects, where they are paid on time. The association represents most of the island’s major builders and construction contractors. The Government, however, blamed an apparent lack of large contractors for slowing hurricane rebuilding.
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I was not backing down –Jasinth Peddie
Just a week before her 58th birthday, Jasinth Peddie received news that would change how she viewed her health and her life. Now 60, the trust and pension funds officer reflects on her breast cancer journey, the support that helped her through it and the importance of early detection. Before her diagnosis, Peddie’s life centred on work, family and enjoying the simple pleasures that brought her happiness. She balanced her nine-to-five job with online ventures and enjoyed cooking, reading, watching movies and travelling.
Something Extra | Wednesday
Something Extra | Tuesday
Island Wedding |The Nuamahs celebrate love in Portland
Something Extra | Monday
Editorial | Who has it in for the CCJ?
Were this newspaper given to conspiracy theories, it might believe that there is a deliberate attempt to undermine and collapse the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) from within. Either that, or some people at the court possess disastrously poor judgement. The Gleaner makes these observations in the context of a new round of leaked internal, and presumably confidential, emails in which one of the court’s justices, Peter Jamadar, again criticised its president, Winston Anderson, this time over the conduct of an investigation into the first set of leaks.
Elizabeth Morgan | Major upcoming events – The Commonwealth Heads and the US mid-term elections
Editorial | Ideas for NIS campaign
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Inflammatory breast cancer
You probably know that a lump in the breast may be a symptom of breast cancer. But what about breast cancer that develops without that warning sign? Inflammatory breast cancer is a fast-moving cancer that doesn’t usually form a lump; instead, the skin on one breast changes rapidly, explains Tina Hieken, MD, a surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Supporting the whole woman - Complementary care for breast cancer survivors this October
Health | Restoring sight, reclaiming roots
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Photo Gallery
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Pearl Harbor survivors watch a vintage WWII airplane fly over Pearl Harbor at the ceremony commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in 2013, in Honolulu.
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Members and volunteers of the Ananda Marga pose for a photograph as they prepare to head out to distribute relief supplies to people affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica.
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West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer celebrates scoring a half century during the T20 World Cup cricket match against Zimbabwe on Monday.
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Glenmuir High School players in a celebratory mood.