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JamaicaEye aids police in denting motor vehicle thefts in Spanish Town
The police have significantly dented the incidence of motor vehicle thefts at shopping centres in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, with the aid of the JamaicaEye closed circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system. Sub-Officer in charge of the...
CommentsJAMMS urges young music producers to generate radio-friendly material
The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) is encouraging young local music producers to consider making radio edits of their productions to ensure airplay and wide distribution that will maximise revenue. JAMMS General Manager, Evon Mullings, told...
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16-Y-O THREATENED HOURS BEFORE HIT Premium
WESTERN BUREAU: RELATIVES OF Carson Barrett, the 16-year-old Grange Hill High School student who was shot dead on Thursday, believe that his death stemmed from a relationship he had with a female who lives in the community. That relationship...
Comments‘Principal must change ways or go’
WESTERN BUREAU: “WHAT I need is either for him to stop doing what he’s doing or they remove him from the school, because he can’t just be kicking students out of school.” That was the militant stance of Alicia R., the mother of one of the two...
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‘This is resurrection ... this is hope’
MEMBERS OF the public have met the ‘Confession and apology by the United Reformed Church (URC) concerning Transatlantic Slavery (General Assembly, Swanwick, July 2022)’ with some amount of doubt and cynicism. However, we do well to listen and...
CommentsThe Girl Guides Association of Jamaica rebuilds with ‘Project VIBE’
The Girl Guides Association of Jamaica is about volunteerism and redirection for young women, and the organisation wants Jamaica to know that it is still in service. Girl Guides has impacted thousands of lives over the decades, and it is all thanks...
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Hill: Playoff system works best for JPL
Owen Hill, chief executive officer (CEO) of Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL), said the current playoff system is the right fit for the Wray...
CommentsExcellent double for Hydel at Penns
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: YESTERDAY’S WEATHER in Philadelphia was the best in many years on a Friday at the Penn Relays and Hydel High took full advantage of the excellent conditions to produce two top performances in the high school girls’...
CommentsAI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry — or leave it with less
London-based model Alexsandrah has a twin, but not in the way you would expect: Her counterpart is made of pixels instead of flesh and blood. The virtual twin was generated by artificial intelligence and has already appeared as a stand-in for the...
CommentsMaster plan for the aviation sector Premium
Jamaica’s aviation regulator wants to develop a master plan that addresses expected passenger growth, the dearth of local operators, and the impact of aircraft such as drones, the technology around which is still emergent. The plan, to span 25...
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Miss Universe Jamaica Central embraces diversity and inclusion
The Miss Universe Jamaica Central pageant made history last year in crowning Ayanna Powell-Myles, a wife and mother, following adjustments to the previously rigid Miss Universe International eligibility requirements. This year the central arm of...
CommentsChicago appeals court rejects R Kelly’s challenge of 20-year sentence
CHICAGO (AP): The singer R Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in Chicago, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. Jurors in 2022 convicted the Grammy Award-winning R...
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‘The task ahead is daunting’
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP): It has been only a day since the transitional presidential council was installed in Haiti, and the list of demands on the Caribbean nation’s new leaders is rapidly growing. Haitians want security, food, jobs — and they want...
CommentsCountries where TikTok is already banned
LONDON (AP): TikTok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the US, where new legislation threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance divests. It would be the biggest blow yet to the popular video-sharing app, which has faced...
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Unveiling Jamaica’s built heritage – Port Royal and Seville
World Heritage Day was commemorated on April 18, and Jamaica’s rich tapestry of built heritage beckons us to embark on a journey through time. Among the myriad stories woven into the island’s architectural fabric, two stand out prominently about...
CommentsEmbrace the magic of slowing down
In today’s fast-paced world, the rhythm of life often feels like a never-ending race. It’s common to feel like we’re always racing against time. The natural flow of existence has been disrupted by the hurried lifestyle we’ve created. We’re...
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The 2024 Honda CR-V: Redefining the Compact SUV in Jamaica
The Honda CR-V has been a mainstay in the compact SUV segment for over a quarter-century, consistently lauded for its practicality, reliability, and comfort. The 2024 model takes things a step further, boasting a refined design and an upgraded...
CommentsThe 2024 Suzuki Grand Vitara GLX Hybrid: Revitalised Style and Efficiency
The Suzuki Grand Vitara, a name synonymous with compact SUVs, returns with a fresh outlook for 2024. The GLX trim, powered by a 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain, offers an enticing blend of efficiency, improved styling, and thoughtful technology...
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Something Extra | Saturday
Chief Vision Officer of Next Step Digital Solutions, Mohan Beckford, hosted the BizCon Networking Mixer at Lavish Palms on Monday evening. The event welcomed VIPs and guest speakers from the BizCon: Innovation and Financing Conference for MSMEs,...
Something Extra | Friday
Brian ‘Ribbi’ Chung marked his birthday with a celebration befitting a King of Nightclubs at the Ribbiz Ultra Lounge located at Ardenne Emirates on Tuesday evening. Guests turned out for the gathering including several entertainers and well-wishers...
Ransford Smith | Global Trade: Navigating a world of constricting trade policy space (Part I)
This article looks in two parts at the erosion of trade policy space in global trade. Part I focuses on the incompatibility with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules of GCT levied solely on imports. Part II observes that regional and inter-...
CommentsGordon Robinson | Governance cancer needs urgent surgery
It seems the human resources issue created by the Speaker’s appallingly callous treatment of former Clerk of the House isn’t going away soon. The Speaker’s distribution to MPs of her written reprimand reportedly before it was seen by the Clerk was...
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Editorial | Student violence
Tony Deyal | Allies or all lies?