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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...
CommentsDrop 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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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...
CommentsDeath 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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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...
CommentsViolence 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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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...
CommentsJackson, 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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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...
CommentsReport: 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 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...
Comments5 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...
CommentsLetter 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...
CommentsCollaborative 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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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...
CommentsTen-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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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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