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Painter killed at bar in Manchester
The Manchester police are probing the circumstances surrounding the murder of a man in Old England in the parish on Sunday night. The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Dennis Barrett, otherwise known as 'Bolie', a painter...
CommentsMan pleads guilty to robbing entertainer KipRich’s apartment
Twenty-one-year-old Kemar Jones, who was accused of stealing money and jewellery from entertainer Marlon 'KipRich' Plunkett's home, pleaded guilty on Monday to housebreaking and larceny. He is to be sentenced on July 12...
Comments- Government dismisses suggestion Jamaica phasing out cash
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- Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments
- Guyanese schoolgirl accused of setting dormitory fire to be charged with murder
- MoBay bread vendor succumbs to gunshot injuries
‘Loss to the nation’
Jamaicans, both locally and in the diaspora, have begun an unofficial period of mourning for business giant and founder of the LASCO Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin, OJ, who died on Saturday night while undergoing treatment in the United...
CommentsAshley accused of ‘bad faith’ actions
Defendant Charlene Ashley has been accused of “acting in bad faith” and trying to “go behind” the back of developer Juliet Holness to cover up alleged misdeeds as a trial involving an $800-million unfinished apartment complex intensifies. Those...
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East Portland's Vaz pledges her salary increase to assist Musgrave Market fire victims
Vendors at the Musgrave Market in Portland, who were ravaged by fire on Sunday, could be getting some financial help to assist with their livelihood, following a commitment given by East Portland Member of Parliament (MP) Ann-Marie Vaz. Vaz,...
CommentsFormer Bermuda premier praises formative years in Jamaica at book launch
Four years ago, after Dr Ewart Brown, former premier of Bermuda, officially launched his book, Whom Shall I Fear?, he had his eyes set on returning to Jamaica and hosting a book-signing event. Jamaica has been dear to his heart, given that his...
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PFJL promises heightened security at Sabina after changing room break-in Premium
Following the theft of valuables from the Cavalier changing room at Sabina Park during the Lynk Cup final against Portmore last Friday, Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL) CEO Owen Hill has assured teams that security will be heightened at...
CommentsNo joy for young Reggae Girlz
Jamaica’s young Reggae Girlz crashed out of contention for a place in the next FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup when they were crushed 4-0 by the United States at the Estadio Felix Sanchez in the Dominican Republic yesterday. It was Jamaica’s...
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JPS $3b plan to curb outages Premium
Power utility Jamaica Public Service Company Limited, JPS, will spend US$18.25 million ($2.83 billion) on specific projects designed to improve the reliability of the electricity grid following a spike in outages. On average, the number of outages...
CommentsVM Group puts out feelers for local, regional acquisitions
VM Group Limited has its feelers out for attractive businesses to buy, on the heels of the $11 billion raised on the private market from an offer of preference shares through new entity VM Financial Group. President and CEO of VM Group Courtney...
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Great performances at An Evening with Michael Bolton
For fans of Michael Bolton, the 30-minute band change between Tarrus Riley’s triumphant exit from stage last Saturday night and the start of Bolton set was perhaps the longest half an hour of the concert titled An Evening with Michael Bolton....
CommentsCalabash opening night delivers with live entertainment
The moon, high in the sky, glistened on Treasure Beach Friday night as the Calabash International Literary Festival returned to St Elizabeth after a five-year hiatus. Moving ‘For-Word’ into the three-day event, Friday Night’s Calabashment: Live and...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Visitors to Kingston greeted by garbage and stench
THE EDITOR, Madam: I have been coming Jamaica a few times from the United States for four decades now to visit my family. I’m American and my husband’s family hails from Kingston. I have a special love for Jamaica and a strong connection to the...
CommentsJTA’s conduct is unbecoming
THE EDITOR, Madam: Last week, my daughter, who is currently taking her Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams, lost two days of learning because the teachers’ union called for a strike. Jamaicans are under the illusion that the Jamaica...
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Families seek justice as armed groups fight for control
Christian Jonathan’s mother was holding the nine-month-old boy in her arms when she was shot dead during an attack on their village in northwestern Nigeria. The assailants cut off one of Christian’s fingers and abandoned him by the side of the road...
CommentsOpposition boycott opening of new parliament; Modi says it breaks with colonial past
NEW DELHI (AP): India’s major opposition parties on Sunday boycotted the inauguration of a new parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a rare show of unity against his Hindu nationalist ruling party, which has ruled for nine...
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Something Extra | Monday
The 2023 Calabash International Literary Festival moved ‘for word’ on Friday night, treating guests to powerful discussions, perspectives and performances and a diverse local market. Book bags were slung over shoulders and conversations echoed...
‘A win for one is a win for both’
Identical twins Tia and Tika Rutherford remember going up against each other in the Making a Start modelling competition in high school. “Tia came third and I was fourth,” Tika recalled with a laugh as she spoke with The Sunday Gleaner. Now...
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