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Jamaica-Dominican Republic bilateral aviation agreement yielding significant dividends
The bilateral aviation agreement between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic has fostered increased cultural exchange in tourism and increased commercial trade, thereby facilitating the creation of new business ventures and encouraging additional...
CommentsUS vetoes widely supported UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States vetoed a widely backed UN resolution on Thursday that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for the state of Palestine. The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 12 in favour...
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‘A STUPID ACT’
A FORMER Jamaican ambassador says the diplomatic corps is likely to be “disturbed” by the dishonouring of two former prime ministers in a controversial post that appeared on the Instagram page of Alando Terrelonge, state minister in the foreign...
CommentsSwine flu outbreak in lockup
Tuesday’s unavailability of a prisoner housed at the Kingston Central police lockup to attend the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court for a criminal matter has led to the revelation of an outbreak of Swine Flu at the Corporate Area jail. The...
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20 outstanding young people to receive PM Award for Excellence
Twenty young people will be presented with the 2023 Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence (PMNYAE) for achievements in various fields, at a ceremony scheduled for April 20 on the lawns of Jamaica House, starting at 5 p.m. The award...
CommentsWilliams underscores role of technology in higher education
The role of technology in higher education has become more crucial now than ever, says Minister of Education and Youth Fayval Williams. Addressing the opening ceremony for St Joseph’s Teachers’ College’s Research Day 2024 in Kingston on Tuesday,...
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Drewsland optimism
AFTER SQUEEZING into the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) playoffs on the final match day, finishing sixth on the same number of points as Montego Bay United, Waterhouse are looking to emulate what Arnett Gardens and Harbour View did in 2017 and 2022,...
CommentsExcelsior, KC to clash in urban T20 final
EXCELSIOR OPENER David Dewar produced a blistering 60 not out from 18 deliveries to propel his team to a 10-wicket victory over St George’s College in the semi-final of the ISSA/GK Insurance Urban T20 tournament at Emmett Park yesterday, setting up...
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Climate change’s economic bite estimated at US$38t a year
Climate change will reduce future global income by about 19 per cent in the next 25 years compared to a fictional world that’s not warming, with the poorest areas and those least responsible for heating the atmosphere taking the biggest monetary...
CommentsTwo more credit unions to merge Premium
Two of Jamaica’s medium-sized credit unions are awaiting the green light from their membership in the proposed merger of Gateway Co-operative Credit Union with EduCom Co-operative Credit Union. The first of two special general meetings is...
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‘There’s no love anymore’
On the penultimate night of the 2024 staging of the Love and Harmony Cruise, crowd favourite Buju Banton not only delivered a usually stellar set but also called on his Caribbean brethren to consider the children. Clad in all-white, with his locs...
CommentsKate Hudson transcends silver screen stardom with début album ‘Glorious’
NEW YORK (AP): More than two decades ago, Kate Hudson took on the role of one of the most celebrated music fans to ever hit the silver screen: Penny Lane in Almost Famous. It is required viewing for record obsessives – and for Hudson, an extension...
CommentsLetter of the Day | The World Bank’s new 22 impact measurement tool can inspire
THE EDITOR, Madam: On April 9 on the eve of its 15th Spring Meetings in Washington, the World Bank released a new impact measurement tool aimed at tracking its vision of ending poverty on a sustainable planet. This tool assesses various...
CommentsEmployees are not disposable
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the relentless pursuit of productivity and profit, it’s easy for businesses to fall into the trap of viewing employees as mere cogs in the machine – easily replaceable and interchangeable. However, this short-sighted...
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Transitional Presidential Council named
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC): Haiti has named the members of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), paving the way for the French-speaking Caribbean Community country to continue efforts at holding fresh elections in a bid to end the...
CommentsNine face charges in biggest gold theft in country’s history
TORONTO (AP): Police say nine people are facing charges in what authorities are calling the biggest gold theft in Canadian history from Toronto’s Pearson International airport a year ago. Peel Regional Police said on Wednesday that 6,600 gold bars...
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- Court rules against a Muslim girl who wanted to pray at a school known for strict rules
Something Extra | Thursday
SAINT International star Romaine Dixon served a dash of Jamaican swagger for European fashion retailer Springfield’s newly released spring/summer 2024 collection. The Sligoville, St Catherine-raised supermodel, who checks off Dior, Fendi and Hermes...
Carlington Sinclair finds joy transforming lives as a personal trainer
As a seasoned athlete, Carlington Sinclair went from playing football to doing field events like javelin, shot put and discus at the championship level. After receiving a scholarship to attend the University for Technology (UTech), he studied...
Portlander Chef Bobby Walker dishes on island flavour
When flavour enters the chat, there is one place that remains synonymous with natural spices and authentic flavour and it’s Portland. Since calling the parish his home in 2006, Chef Bobby Walker has dedicated over three decades to the culinary...
CommentsSimple vegetarian salad with goat cheese and mushrooms
A good salad strikes a perfect balance of textures and flavours, but it’s easy to overdo it with rich ingredients, especially when striving to add savoury elements. For a vegetarian salad that hits all the right notes, combine tangy cheese with...
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Editorial | TAJ fights transparency
Basil Jarrett | Jamaica’s war on the propaganda pandemic