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Chang hopes seizure of 22 illegal guns at MoBay wharf will deter smugglers
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang says he hopes Friday's seizure of 22 guns and a large cache of ammunition at the wharf in Freeport, Montego Bay, St James, will discourage others from trying to send guns to Jamaica through the ports...
CommentsRoads and defective bridges in sections of St Elizabeth to be repaired
Deteriorated roadways, road breakaways and defective bridges in sections of St Elizabeth North Eastern and North Western are to be repaired soon. This was stated by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (...
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22 rounds of ammunition seized in Luke Lane police operation
The police are reporting the seizure of twenty-two 5.56 rounds of ammunition during an operation on Luke Lane, Kingston early this morning. Reports from the Central police are that the operation, which targeted wanted men, illegal firearms and...
CommentsPrincipal: Autistic children could get lost in traditional school system Premium
Parents of children diagnosed with a learning disability or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are being advised to reconsider decisions to enrol them in the traditional school system as they may struggle to grasp their lessons without enough...
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Grange: I have confidence in JADCO board Premium
Sports Minister Olivia Grange says she still has confidence in the board of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) led by Chairman Alexander Williams and anticipates that the error that led to the girls’ under 20 4x100 metres world record not...
CommentsNew track club takes aim at Budapest 100m Premium
As a science buff and student athlete at Kingston College, Dr Carl Bartley always tried to apply what he learnt to sprinting. This journey led him to form the Motorcade Track Club late last year, after he helped newcomer Jeevan Newby to a silver...
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Eppley to spend up to $520m to acquire shares in development fund
Eppley Limited, a Jamaican company aligned with the Musson Group, will spend up to BDS$6.8 million, or the equivalent of about $520 million, to acquire outstanding shares in a real estate fund that it controls and manages, called Eppley Caribbean...
CommentsClarke: No cost to be spared in SSL probe
Finance Minister Nigel Clarke is vowing to fund whatever it takes to get to the bottom of the ongoing fraud investigations at Stocks and Securities Limited, SSL, that will involve local and Jamaican experts. Speaking with the Financial Gleaner...
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Five Questions with Sheryl Lee Ralph
Noted actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph is definitely in another winning season. Last year she made history as the second black woman since 1987 to win the Emmy in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. The award was...
Comments‘For sure we are coming March 18,’ Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine promise
Kingdom Culture, the organisers of The Well Encounter, have announced March 18 as the new date for the gospel showcase headlined by Grammy Award-winning gospel music ministers Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine from Atlanta-based worship music...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Fix unjust motor vehicle insurance policies
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a great injustice been meted out to motor vehicle owners. As everyone, or most of us, know, there are many accidents that occur daily on our roads. Most of these accidents are caused by less careful drivers. However,...
CommentsHow did they not know?
THE EDITOR, Madam: The statements given by former CEOs of SSL with regard to the missing funds at the company is perplexing. Zachary Harding, former CEO, said that during his time at SSL (almost three years), he was not aware that Usain Bolt had...
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FDA’s advisers back plan to simplify COVID-19 vaccinations
The United States is poised to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like a yearly flu shot, a major shift in strategy despite a long list of questions about how to best protect against a still rapidly mutating virus. The Food and Drug Administration...
CommentsRussian attacks on Ukraine reported; at least 11 dead
KYIV (AP): Russian forces fired another rash of missiles and self-exploding drones in nearly a dozen provinces of Ukraine early Thursday, causing the first attack-related death of the year in Kyiv and killing at least 11 people in all, according...
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Paul C. Brunson reconnects family with Jamaican roots
Entrepreneur and television host Paul C. Brunson took the JMMB Elevate 5.0 stage four years after his first appearance with renewed vigour. He started out his presentation in a reflective mood, sharing a speech that his uncle had shared with him on...
Something Extra | Friday
Fashion and networking collided as the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) hosted a networking reception as part of its Investments and Capital Markets Conference activities, in conjunction with Pulse at Villa Ronai in St Andrew on Wednesday. The well-...
Editorial | George Santos – the American example?
Peter Espeut | Unwillingness to regulate