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Curfew imposed in Jones Town and Admiral Town

A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in a section of Jones Town and Admiral Town in Kingston 12. The curfew began at 6 p.m. on Friday and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. on Sunday. The boundaries of the curfew are: EAST: Along Slipe Pen...
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Police going after criminals this Christmas

Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang, is warning persons intent on committing crimes this Christmas that they will be apprehended and face swift consequences for their actions. Chang, who was speaking at the handover of 74 new motorcycles...
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HILL TO DIE ON Premium

Cabinet Minister Aubyn Hill on Wednesday declared his support for Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas in the Middle East, calling it independent of any Holness administration position or policy. Hill, the minister of industry, investment,...
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‘She was fighting for her life’

WESTERN BUREAU: “Lord, this is what You’re going to do to Your daughter?” Those were the horrified last words of 15-year-old Green Pond High School student Shineka Gray on the night of January 29, 2017, as recounted by murder convict Mario Morrison...
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Tufton suggests creating private wing at CRH

WESTERN BUREAU: HEALTH AND Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is suggesting that a private wing should be created at Cornwall Regional Hospital [CRH], similar to The University Hospital of the West Indies’ (UHWI) Tony Thwaites Wing, to help...
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Dismissed UWI employee loses bid for IDT referral

An employee of The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, who was fired from his job six years ago, has lost his bid to have his dismissal referred to the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT). Donovan Brown, who had been fired from his job in...
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Andre Salmon (left) of St Andrew Technical tackles Benjamin Griffiths of Wolmer’s Boys during their  ISSA/Walker Cup KO match at the Stadium East field yesterday. St Andrew Technical won 3-0.

It’s a JC, STATHS Walker Cup final

Jamaica College (JC) and St Andrew Technical (STATHS) will renew their rivalry as both booked their spots in the final of the 2023 ISSA/Digicel Walker Cup competition following comfortable semi-final wins yesterday at the Stadium East field. In...
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Coach Stewart putting Guyana’s Archibald in the fast lane

In recent years, Swept Track Club coach Okeile Stewart has become renowned for his work with hurdlers. Two world under-20 records for Roshawn Clarke, a personal best in the 2022 World Championships final by Jaheel Hyde and a 2019 World bronze for...
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In this July 2018 Gleaner photo, Seprod Group CEO Richard Pandohie speaks about some of the company’s products.

Seprod doubling down on exports to hit new revenue target Premium

Seprod Limited plans to become a US$1-billion, revenue-generating company in about two years, which requires doubling its annual sales. The food manufacturing and distribution company, which produces brands such as Chiffon margarine, Betty...
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Wisynco upsizes expansion project Premium

The first of five new production lines being installed under a multibillion-dollar expansion project by beverage manufacturer and consumer products distributor Wisynco Group Limited, was commissioned into operation on Tuesday. The new sweet-...
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 Valiant gets intimate with his “Diplomats” at Wavz Beach during Dream WKND.

5 Questions With ... Valiant

Rural St Andrew native, Raheem ‘Valiant’ Bowes, is one of the fastest rising and most loved artistes currently in the dancehall industry. Valiant, who was once a part of the Unruly Camp, became a viral sensation following his ‘kotch e hat, a lie’...
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Extreme weather, guilt tipping and, yes, Barbie: We’re over you, 2023

NEW YORK (AP): All things Barbie, going pantless, humungo Stanley Cup bottles and pressure tipping. There’s plenty from 2023 to leave behind come the new year. Extreme weather hit historic heights. Fakeness took a huge turn with the rise of AI....
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Venezuela has claimed a large swathe of Guyana known as the Essequibo region since the 19th century as its own, rejecting the borders decided by international arbitrators in 1899.

Editorial | Tread carefully, Venezuela

It’s probably too late to expect Nicolás Maduro to do the right thing and abandon Wednesday’s referendum asking Venezuelans to pronounce on their country’s claim to two-thirds of Guyana. But, as he pursues this rash policy, we hope that Mr Maduro...
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Peter Espeut | Aid at what price?

The kerfuffle over Jamaica signing the Samoa Agreement between the members of the European Union (EU) and the members of the Organisation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) has led me to get a copy of the text and to read what it...
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Gia Thomas (centre) and George Larnmond buy crabs from Abigail Loga (left) at the reopening of Crab Circle.

Letter of the Day | Learn lessons from Crab Circle fiasco

THE EDITOR, Madam: I would like to opine on what I can only describe as a fiasco regarding the recent embarrassing situation where it was reported that food was being sold at this popular food joint without potable running water or proper...
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Safeguard rights of people with disabilities

THE EDITOR, Madam: December 3 is International Day of Disabled Persons, and as this day is being recognised, there needs to be urgent review of mental health in hospitals to ensure that doctors do not abuse their powers. In July 2021, I was...
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United Nations Climate Chief Simon Stiell, left, Sameh Shoukry, COP27 president, centre, and COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber shake hands as they attend the opening session at the COP28 UN Climate Summit, Thursday, Nov 30, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirat

Pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel use as oil executive takes over climate talks

Dubai (AP): Pressure to phase out fossil fuels mounted Thursday on the oil company chief who took over fragile international climate negotiations that opened in Dubai amid concerns about what some say is contradictory dual roles. The climate talks...
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World traveller alert! DaCosta shows off her killer smile outside the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

Chanel DaCosta channelling joy through travel

In 2017, The Gleaner declared Chanel DaCosta a star on the rise. At the time, the St Andrew native was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and management studies as well as dabbling in acting, modelling, and a host of other creative...

Something Extra | Friday

The Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) recently hosted its all-inclusive Christmas in November party at the Guardian Life Club House. Employees and guests arrived dressed to celebrate and enjoy a festive time, indulging in good music, delicious...
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