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British woman allegedly held with cocaine at airport charged
A British woman was on Friday charged by the Narcotics police following the seizure of a quantity of cocaine that was allegedly concealed on her body at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. She is 43-year-old Toinette Carew, of...
CommentsNew Forest High School to build auditorium
Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams, is welcoming the project for the construction of a new auditorium at New Forest High School in Manchester, noting that the structure will enrich the students' educational experience for...
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Anatomy of a fraud scheme Premium
Fraudulent contracts, crooked invoicing and underhand cheque cashing were at the heart of a two-year multimillion-dollar raid of public funds by former National Energy Solutions Limited (NESoL) official Lawrence Pommels. Pommels used the...
CommentsMICE to drive more tourism revenue to Jamaica
WESTERN BUREAU: Highlighted as a pivotal moment in this year’s just-concluded Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) was the unveiling of the Caribbean Meetings, Incentives and Exhibitions (MICE) Exchange, which drew the attention of 13 planners,...
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Hello mi neighbour | Work with the Master’s master plan for your life
Hello, mi neighbour! How are the older relatives these days? Since some of them may not see this article, please pass on this message to them for me. “Get pen ‘n’ paper”. Tell them that if they want to be happy from here on, they need to bear some...
CommentsSean Major-Campbell | Exercising stewardship over all that lives in the environment
The Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (Anglican Church) launched a tree-planting initiative for Labour Day 2024 in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Diocese. Two hundred trees were planted across the Diocese in keeping with the...
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Chase inspires Windies series win
IN A pulsating encounter at Sabina Park, the West Indies, on the back of a man-of-the-match performance from all-rounder Roston Chase, secured a workmanlike victory over South Africa in the T20 International series, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in...
CommentsRichardson sublime, Thompson Herah not so much
AN EXPECTED mega Women’s 100 metres clash at yesterday’s Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, between Olympic champion Elaine Thompson Herah of Jamaica and world champion Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States turned into a mismatch with the latter...
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CIBC Caribbean ploughing US$30m into Jamaica operation
CIBC Caribbean will close its Bahamas call centre and relocate the one in Jamaica to Kingston amid plans to reshape all its call centre operations into a “digital branch”. The banking group also reported on Friday that it will be deploying another...
CommentsBondholders want percolated interest on Specialty Coffee bond Premium
Specialty Coffee Company bond met with the JCSD in the past week to discuss their demands ahead of a vote to extend a bond issued by the coffee investment company, an entity connected to businessman Michael Lee-Chin. “The trustee received a request...
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Joe Higgs a legacy not to be forgotten
Lloyd ‘Bread’ McDonald of legendary reggae group, Wailing Souls, has hailed pioneer Joe Higgs as a mentor and teacher who gave selflessly to the youth of Trench Town and emphasises that his legacy should never be forgotten. “Joe taught us all about...
CommentsNew Jamaican film to make debut at Toronto’s Black and Diversity Film Festival
After the riveting success of the Bob Marley biopic, the local film industry is already seeking the next viable project that will highlight the island’s unique cultural heritage. That project may well be the film Behind Closed Doors, the brainchild...
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Guyana pushing ahead with plans to monetise natural gas
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): The government is moving ahead with its plans to monetise its natural gas resources found within the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana, as part of its efforts to generate cheaper energy and create other products. This is...
CommentsUS extends condolences to families of US citizens killed by gangs in Haiti
CMC: The Biden administration late Friday extended “deepest condolences” to the families of the two US citizens killed by gangs in Haiti. “On behalf of the President, our Ambassador in Haiti is in touch with the families who we know are...
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POEMS
Awakening Awakened by a conscientious-conflict The Frankenstein Monster within, rebels against me Gnawing off quickly the wrangles, setting itself free. Incited in a frenzied faceoff...
CommentsBarney’s Flower and Hummingbird Garden
Nestled in the lush embrace of Negril’s West End, Barney’s Flower and Hummingbird Garden isn’t just a tourist attraction, it’s a testament to the restorative power of nature and the enduring spirit of Jamaican hospitality. Its story stretches back...
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The 2024 Porsche Panamera: Evolving Grace and Power
The Porsche Panamera has come a long way since its debut in 2009. Initially, the sleek silhouette challenged the brand’s association with the iconic 911. However, much like the 944, the Panamera has matured into its own, carving a unique niche in...
CommentsClassic cars take over Constant Spring
Automotive rumbled into Super Value Town Centre on Constant Spring Road last Sunday to see what the fuss was about. The Jamaica Classic Car Club (JCCC) hosted its lively social event, showcasing over 70 gleaming classics that left onlookers...
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New hope for homebuyers
Amid the dread of the current real estate blackhole that young Jamaicans are attempting to manoeuvre, Duane Marzouca Equipment Co Limited is positioning themselves as a port in the storm for protective new home owners. Through partnership with an...
Something Extra | Saturday
On Thursday, while the rest of the island was engaged in their annual labours, Fontana Pharmacy brought together the staff from all seven of their stores to honour them for their dedicated service. The celebration took place at The Jamaica Pegasus...
Glen Tucker | Policing the parents
About seven months ago, the first item on the evening television news had to do with the addition of recruits to the ranks of the police force. Minister in charge Horace Chang also promised that there would be more recruits coming soon. The...
CommentsImani Tafari-Ama | Fulbright: Proposing peace in a warring world
Nine months ago, I joined 34 colleagues who had embarked on the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) journey. This Fellowship enables scholars to assume duties in various universities in the United States of America (USA). I was hosted by the...
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Editorial | Passports, privacy confidence
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