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Seiveright declares interest in St Andrew North Central seat, with Samuda's 'full support'
Senator Delano Seiveright has officially declared his interest in becoming the ruling Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) representative for St Andrew North Central in the next general election, expected by September. In a Good Friday announcement,...
CommentsRehabilitated roadway opens in Trysee, St Ann
Residents of Trysee in St Ann are celebrating the official opening of a newly rehabilitated roadway in their community. The event, which took place on Monday, April 15, was marked by a brief ceremony hosted by the St Ann Municipal Corporation....
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Warning to extortionists
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is warning dons and gangsters who think they are entitled to ‘protection’ and control of developmental lands owned by the State, to “try it and see”. Holness was speaking yesterday afternoon during the contract...
CommentsSilent crisis
The country’s public defender has raised an alarm over a mounting human rights crisis, emphasising that widespread ignorance among Jamaicans about their human rights is enabling the State to trespass on their fundamental rights. Carolyn Reid-...
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Ganja stakeholders call for reset and inclusion 10 years after enactment of Dangerous Drugs Amendment Act
April 15 marked a pivotal moment in Jamaica’s cannabis journey – 10 years since the enactment of the Dangerous Drugs Amendment Act (DDAA) of 2015, a landmark law that decriminalised small amounts of ganja and laid the groundwork for a regulated...
CommentsWHO member countries agree on draft ‘pandemic treaty’ to try to avoid COVID-19 mistakes
AP: Five years after COVID-19 triggered national lockdowns, economic uncertainty and killed millions, the World Health Organization’s member countries agreed on a draft “pandemic treaty” that sets guidelines for how the international community...
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Excelsior claim ninth schoolgirl title in a row
EXCELSIOR HIGH School extended their reign in the ISSA TIP Friendly Society Schoolgirls football competition, claiming their ninth straight title with the 1-0 defeat of Holmwood Technical High School in the final yesterday at Stadium East. Captain...
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China’s economy grew 5.4% in the first quarter as exporters rushed to beat Trump’s tariffs
China’s economy expanded 5.4 per cent from January to March compared to year-earlier levels, the government said Wednesday, supported by strong exports ahead of US President Donald Trump’s rapid increases in tariffs on Chinese products. With the...
CommentsJetcon doubles down on new cars with waiting list
Jetcon aims to speed past its $74.3 million year-end loss by focusing on new car sales instead of its used car business. Declining revenues, exacerbated by an increasingly competitive environment especially since the COVID-19 pandemic pushed...
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The Hoppers ‘excited’ to perform at Arise 2025 on Sunday
On Sunday, multi-award-winning southern gospel group, The Hoppers, will perform in Jamaica for the very first time when they appear at the National Arena in St Andrew for Arise 2025, and they are just as excited to hit the local stage as their...
CommentsReggae stars light up Lover’s Rock Cayman
Reggae took centre stage in Grand Cayman last Friday night as Jamaican headliners Ce’cile, Etana, Richie Spice, and Glen Washington joined local talent for the second staging of Lover’s Rock Cayman. Held at the Lions Centre and sponsored by the...
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Letter of the Day | Students must understand today to shape tomorrow
THE EDITOR, Madam: Students need to know that it’s not enough any more to just study hard and get good grades. The world is changing faster than ever, and if they’re not paying attention, they’ll miss opportunities that could change their life...
CommentsUpcoming elections, an opportunity to demand transparency
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica approaches yet another election cycle, it is imperative for the electorate to reflect on the numerous promises made by the current administration and the glaring discrepancies between these pledges and the present...
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Supreme Court rules that a woman is based on biological sex
LONDON (AP): The UK Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a woman is someone born biologically female, excluding transgender people from the legal definition in a long-running dispute between a feminist group and the Scottish government. The court...
CommentsIsraeli airstrike hits hospital entrance in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH(AP): An Israeli airstrike hit the northern gate of a field hospital in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing a medic and wounding nine other people, a hospital spokesman said. The strike hit the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in the Muwasi area...
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Something Extra | Thursday
With Emmy season heating up ahead of the September awards, the stars of Abbott Elementary turned up the charm at the official For Your Consideration screening of the season finale on Tuesday. Held at the prestigious Academy Museum of Motion...
Caribbean Fit Fiyah brings heat to soca fitness finale
The countdown has officially begun for what promises to be the sweetest soca season yet. And those who have signed up to play mas for Carnival Sunday are probably up to speed with agility and stamina. To celebrate the grand occasion next weekend,...
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