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Ex-president barred from leaving Ukraine amid alleged plan to meet with Hungary’s Viktor Orban

Former President Petro Poroshenko was denied permission to leave Ukraine for a planned meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Ukraine's security service said Saturday. Poroshenko announced Friday that he had been turned away at the...
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In the November 24 incident, it appeared one of the policemen pepper sprayed the boy then pinned him to the ground using his knee and fist as the child cried out for water.

‘I was only trying to protect my father’

“My greatest Christmas wish is for mom to come home,” are the heartfelt words of 11-year-old Fytzroi Robinson. And his mother, Tameka Henry, is doing everything in her power to make that a reality. The child came to national attention two weeks...
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Prison hangs over Rohan Marley Premium

An application has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking to have businessman Rohan Marley sent to prison for failing to pay nearly $15 million in damages stemming from a 2016 motor vehicle crash. Rohan is the son of Jamaican music legend Bob...
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Commonwealth Secretary General Baroness Patricia Scotland

New Commonwealth action group to help Caribbean countries cut methane emissions

DUBAI, (CMC) – A new action group announced in Dubai yesterday will help Commonwealth countries, including Caribbean states, rapidly cut emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane as part of wider efforts to keep rising global temperatures...
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Five reasons why climate talks are worth your attention

Contributor DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Ask most people what the annual United Nations climate talks are and the likely answer will be: “Huh?” Ask those who do know and the answer may be: “Why should I care?” The negotiations, called...
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Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz celebrate a goal against Panama during a Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup qualifier against Panama inside the National Stadium on Wednesday.

Last-chance saloon Reggae Girlz confident

JAMAICA’S REGGAE Girlz have one chance of keeping their hopes alive for a place in the inaugural Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup next year when they take on Guatemala in their final League A, Group B qualifier at the Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores, in...
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Internal strife left Scorpions struggling – McCarthy

FOLLOWING THE Jamaica Scorpions’ horrible performance in the 2023 Regional Super50 tournament, which saw them finishing bottom of the table with six losses and a no-result from seven matches, senior player Andre McCarthy has sought to shed light on...
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NWC work crews clear silt from the Hope River Aqueduct that channels water to the Mona Reservoir operated by National Water Commission, on November 18, 2023.

NWC US$470m drought plan Premium

The record summer heat was met with empty taps for Jamaican consumers. National Water Commission, NWC, plans to embark on a series of projects over the long term to relieve drought conditions, but there may also be an ancient solution that saves...
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Port activity and warehousing demand on the rise Premium

Cargo shipping and logistics activities are on the rise and with it the demand for warehousing space. Port Authority of Jamaica President...
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Masicka talks Def Jam album, Christmas, and being a top chef

Generation of Kings, Masicka’s sophomore album, but the first under Def Jam Recordings – the international label to which he signed earlier this year – is available now on all major streaming platforms and has been showing lots of muscle. Fans...
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Space traveller Keisha Schahaff’s love for reggae nurtured by late father

History-making space traveller Keisha Schahaff jetted into Jamaica last week as a guest of Ardenne High School, where she was the keynote speaker for the institution’s annual Distinguished Lecture Series. On the things-to-do list for the citizen...
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In this file photo, garbage is seen piled up along Michael Manley Boulevard.

Editorial | NSWMA needs help

This month makes seven years that Audley Gordon has been the executive director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), the agency that runs Jamaica’s landfills and regulates the collection of garbage in the island. That’s a long...
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A.J. Nicholson | Lord Reed and Jamaica’s loitering

Jamaicans cannot be sidetracked from journeying toward full decolonisation even with comforting reassurance from the Privy Council president, Lord Reed, that he and his brethren are honoured to serve us, coupled with an intransigent Jamaica Labour...
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A woman sells fruit in front of a mural of the Venezuelan map with the Essequibo territory included, in Caracas, Venezuela on Wednesday.

UN court bars Venezuela from altering Guyana’s control over disputed territory

THE HAGUE, (AP): THE UNITED Nations’ top court on Friday ordered Venezuela not to take any action that would alter Guyana’s control over a disputed territory, but did not specifically ban Venezuela from holding its planned referendum Sunday on the...
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Cult leader sentenced to 18 months for film violations

NAIROBI (AP): The leader of a doomsday cult in Kenya was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison for the illegal distribution of films and operating a film studio without licences. The senior magistrate in the city of Malindi, Olga Onalo, handed...
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Guests, comprising of a cross section of art enthusiasts and artists at the opening night of the Mandeville Art Fair.

Mandeville’s Art Fair turns 30

Mandeville’s premier Art Fair is one of those social events that serve the purpose of viewing art in person, and an opportunity to engage in important conversations. At the same time, funds garnered from the sale of art pieces on display go...
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Christmas: celebrations beyond materialism

As the holiday season is upon us, the world prepares for the enchanting festivities of Christmas. Beyond the glittering lights, jingling bells, carols, Santa Claus, family dinners, and the anticipation of gifts, lies the profound spiritual meaning...
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The Honda Pilot’s distinctive TrailSport trim has a raised stance and all-terrain tires to enhance 
off-road capability.

How does the new Honda Pilot stack up against the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?

The Honda Pilot is a popular midsize SUV for shoppers in need of a versatile family-oriented hauler. For years, buyers have enjoyed its three rows of seating, loads of storage, and clever features. Now, there is a new generation that debuted for...
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Revolution Auto Show returns

The National Arena was abuzz with excitement this past weekend as, for the first time in six years, an auto show was held in Jamaica. Hosted by ATL Automotive, the Revolution Auto Show powered by Main Event Entertainment Group included automotive...
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Justine Isaacs, 26 years old, is the chief ideator behind Cafe Catch Up.

Justine Isaacs catches up with her full potential

Justine Isaacs is often classified as a walking ray of sunshine. She is as bubbly as she is short, and her beauty and brains have set her on a path of success in broadcasting, marketing and entrepreneurship. However, unknown to most, Isaacs has a...

Dream House | World-class edifice in Discovery Bay

Here’s a world-class home born from cherished ambitions, a masterpiece reminiscent of those featured in leading international home-design magazines and television programmes. Meisha Nelson grew up in the humble Grants Pen area of St Andrew, leaving...
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Shonel Dwyer | Jamaica’s seismic dilemma

An undercurrent of seismic upheaval has been set in motion. Recent months have witnessed a subtle but discernible surge in seismic activities, an uptick, sending tremors of concern throughout the country. Are we on the brink of a major earthquake...
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Gordon Robinson | Stop the slaughter of innocents

At the outset of this Israel versus Hamas conflict I wrote it wouldn’t be solved by “picking sides” (October 15; Cleaning up the border mess). Those “sides” are Israel and Hamas who have been at each other’s throats for decades. Before that...
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