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UPDATE | Body of missing correctional officer found, police say
The police say a body they believe to be that of missing correctional officer 38-y-o Shannon 'David' Briscoe has been found in a gully in Seaview Gardens, St Andrew.
CommentsPolice: Car belonging to missing correctional officer found
A car belonging to missing correctional officer, Shannon 'David' Briscoe, has reportedly been found in Trench Town in western Kingston, the police say.
The 38-year-old, who is from Seaview Gardens in St Andrew, has been missing since August 11.
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Unicycle Jamaica spreads love and environmental awareness with recycled uniforms
Back to school is just around the corner so Unicycle Jamaica has launched its fifth annual school uniform drive. In partnership with Campion College and Fontana Pharmacy, the nonprofit organisation strives to provide school uniforms and other...
CommentsPolice in Green Island, Hanover, assist indigent in area
Two persons in need of assistance, who reside in areas policed by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) officers who work out of the Green Island Police Station in Hanover, were made much happier individuals on Wednesday, August 10, as they were...
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Dyke breaks silence on Clayton twins going pro Premium
IT IS now more than three weeks since the news broke that Edwin Allen High School’s twin sisters, Tia and Tina Clayton, have foregone their high school career with a year to go and have both signed lucrative professional contracts with shoe company...
CommentsSafety first for Hibbert – says coach Delisser Premium
Jaydon Hibbert took just one attempt to win the triple jump with a meet record last week at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia. After his monumental first-round jump, a personal best 17.27 metres to annex the title, he...
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Arc Manufacturing developing two construction materials plants Premium
Construction materials company Arc Manufacturing Limited is converting one of the warehouses at its plant on Bell Road in Kingston into factory space prepares to venture into the manufacturing of steel hollow sections and metal pipes. The two new...
CommentsSagicor X Fund posts half-year profit amid hotel rebound, market jitters
The Sagicor Group’s real estate and hospitality investment vehicle Sagicor Real Estate X Fund Limited, is reporting improved financial performance for the six months to June, with net profit of $110 million, a turnaround from its more than $47-...
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Pulse’s CMS premieres on TVJ tonight
Pulse, pioneers of the modern model industry in the Caribbean and home to some of the world’s best black talent on the global fashion stage, will premiere its Caribbean Model Search (CMS) TV series tonight on TVJ. The Model Search, which began as...
CommentsMorgan Heritage embarks on first African tour
Grammy Award-winning reggae group, Morgan Heritage, will perform their legendary hits and new material as they embark on their first full-scale African tour. This historic tour, titled the Island Vibes Africa Tour, kicks off on October 2 in...
CommentsEditorial | The migration dilemma
We completely understand the frustration of Montego Bay’s Deputy Mayor Richard Vernon. The young politician placed his sentiments on the line during a recent speech when he labelled Jamaicans who flee to greener pastures as “cowards”. Mr Vernon...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Public transportation failing Portmore
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing this letter out of frustration, and I am sure the majority of Portmore residents are facing the same problem. The citizens of Portmore have struggled with an inadequate transportation system for a long time and,...
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J&J to end sales of baby powder with talc globally next year
Johnson & Johnson is pulling baby powder containing talc worldwide next year after it did the same in the United States and Canada amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it had caused cancer. Talc will be replaced by cornstarch, the company said....
CommentsCDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP): The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person. The United States Centers...
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Something Extra | Saturday
Late to rise and late to check out! Best Weekend Ever organisers had the best solution for those supporters. On Monday morning, while many persons would be preparing to start the busy workweek, Grizzly’s Plantation Cove was buzzing with partygoers...
The Knottygirl876 beautifying spaces with handmade home decorations
A cheerful home, a happy life. This could not be more true for Simone McCulloch. In December of 2021, Simone decided to branch out into the world of DIY home decoration. “I like ‘DIYing’ and doing it yourself projects ... . I love plants, so I...
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