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FEAR AND FURY - Tensions boil over in Granville as outraged community demands justice after police killing

May 19, 2026 | News
WESTERN BUREAU: Tensions flared in Granville, St James, on Monday as angry residents mounted fiery roadblocks to protest the fatal police shooting of 45-year-old Latoya ‘Buju’ Bulgin under controversial circumstances. By the time The Gleaner arrived in the community shortly after 10 a.m., firefighters from the St James Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade had already extinguished most of the fires.
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Something Extra | Wednesday
Spaces welcomed guests to A Seat at the Table – The Journey. The Legacy. Brunch at Proven Place in St Andrew, creating an afternoon centred on the enduring bond between mothers and daughters. The gathering celebrated the women who shape homes, preserve traditions and pass on values through generations, while highlighting thoughtful living, meaningful connections and timeless style. Something Extra shares moments from the special occasion.
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Johnny Daley returns to stage in ‘Brazen To Di Bone’
Actor and comedian Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley is preparing for a major return in the latest Pablo Hoilett-produced comedy, Brazen To Di Bone, after a nearly three-year hiatus from the theatrical stage. 
The production marks a special moment for Daley who, in just a few months, will celebrate an impressive 40 years in the entertainment industry. He last appeared in the debut of Pitchy Patchy in 2022. 

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Deadline debate - Gordon House dismisses criticisms of long delay in tabling  FLA report submitted by Integrity Commission almost two months ago
Gordon House has made no commitment to tabling any of five Integrity Commission reports, including one on the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) submitted seven weeks ago, pointing out that the Integrity Commission Act sets no deadline for such reports to be laid in Parliament.
“The Integrity Commission Act does not prescribe a specific timeline or procedure for the tabling of reports submitted to Parliament. The reports will therefore be dealt with in accordance with Parliament’s constitutional, legal and procedural responsibilities,” Parliament said in a statement yesterday.

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Goal or no? - Controversy marks close JPL semi-final between Portmore, Mt Pleasant
Cory Burke's controversial strike in the 69th minute of the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) first-leg semi-final tie for Portmore United against Mount Pleasant is still being widely debated, after the goal was awarded then ruled out by referee Okeito Nicholson at the National Stadium on Sunday.
 Burke thought he had given underdogs Portmore the lead after skipping a challenge on the left and coasting inside before slamming a shot off the bar and, presumably, over the line.

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Shatta Wale happy for Best African Dancehall Entertainer award - Artiste’s Shattafest Ghana also wins Concert of the Year at IRAWMA
On Sunday, African dancehall titan Shatta Wale locked in his spot as a powerhouse in global dancehall, walking away with two major trophies at the 43rd International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA).
The artiste took home the plaques for Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for his massive stadium event, Shattafest Ghana.
“Taking home these two plaques just proves that nobody can stop the work we are doing,” an excited and grateful Shatta Wale told The Gleaner in a brief interview.

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IFC plans US$10m stake in Sygnus-managed CARICOM Fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to invest US$10 million in a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) fund managed by Sygnus Capital Limited, subject to board approval.
"The proposed investment comprises a US$10-million equity investment in the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund Equity Fund (CCE)," stated the IFC, the private- sector financing arm of the World Bank.

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Something Extra | Tuesday 
Guests traded the usual Sunday routine for an afternoon of fragrance and fine sips at CPJ Market’s Scent & Sip experience on Sunday. Hosted in collaboration with fragrance house Prince D’Bruce Perfumery, the intimate lifestyle affair invited patrons to create their own signature scents while indulging in curated charcuterie boards and wine pairings. The event blended sensory storytelling with stylish flair, as attendees arrived in everything from playful florals to casual neutrals for the immersive experience led by master perfumer Edwin Bruce.

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Editorial | Parliament dilutes its power
For the avoidance of doubt, this newspaper asked Jamaica’s Parliament to clarify the circumstances in which it would feel obliged to prevent, within its chambers, the airing of — or take action on — a matter of public interest because the issue is before the courts.
The six-week delay by House Speaker Juliet Holness in tabling a report by the Integrity Commission (IC) on its investigation into allegations of improprieties at the Firearms Licensing Authority (FLA) is a live example of this question.

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