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Man shot and injured after allegedly attacking police in Manchester
A man was shot and injured during an alleged confrontation with the police in Mandeville, Manchester, on Tuesday morning. The police say they seized a gun. The Independent Commission of Investigations is investigating the incident. It's...
CommentsRough start for KC in Boys Class One 100m
Defending champions Kingston College (KC) stumbled on their share of troubles in the Boys Class One 100m preliminaries after Kyle Bodden false-started and medal-contender Nyrone Wade seemed to suffer an injury right before the line on Tuesday....
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‘NOT THE FULL PICTURE’
Former Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Curtis Ward says the key reason for Marco Rubio’s visit to Jamaica this week has not been revealed, asserting that the trip is to make demands on CARICOM states. The United States (US) Department of...
CommentsFinancial analyst wants Williams to comment on wage bill
As the 2025-2026 Budget Debate comes to a close today, one financial analyst wants Finance and the Public Service Minister Fayval Williams to comment on two critical issues, including the current wage bill. Financial analyst Dr Adrian Stokes said...
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Can animals have mental disabilities?
Max was a fun-loving Labrador retriever who enjoyed going for car rides and greeting clients at his owner’s office. But around age 16, Max suddenly started having accidents in the house and stopped sleeping well at night. He became irritable and...
CommentsSeiveright urges Jamaican businesses to target global trade shows
WESTERN BUREAU State Minister for Tourism Senator Delano Seiveright is calling for Jamaican businesses to intensify their efforts to forge partnerships with their regional and international counterparts by making their presence felt at major...
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‘We have to win’
REGGAE BOYZ head coach Steve McClaren said when his team takes to the field today for the second leg of their Concacaf Gold Cup Preliminary tie against St Vincent and the Grenadines at Sabina Park, their only mission is to leave with the win under...
CommentsMcClaren sees similarities to Simoes’ ‘98 style
REGGAE BOYZ boss Steve McClaren said having met former head coach René Simoes, he believes his style of play is very similar to one deployed by the Brazilian during the team’s successful 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification. Simoes visited the Reggae...
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US threatens 25% tariff on countries that buy Venezuelan oil
President of the United States Donald Trump said on Monday he would be placing a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela, as well as imposing new tariffs on the South American country itself. In a...
CommentsChurch’s Texas Chicken coming to Jamaica
Church’s Texas Chicken will be entering Jamaica’s quick-service restaurant market with its first store scheduled to open at Mall Plaza in Kingston in the third quarter of this year. The Church’s franchise is operated by Global Brands Group, a...
CommentsFormer Third World lead singer Prilly Hamilton celebrated at thanksgiving service
When the Jamaican reggae fusion band Third World needed a loan of $10,000 to better push its operations in 1973, lead singer Milton ‘Prilly’ Hamilton was one of two persons confident enough to create history in Jamaica by approaching a local bank...
CommentsSelena Gomez gushes over album with Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco “made so many amazing memories” while recording their new album. The 32-year-old singer and Benny, 37, recently released a collaborative album called I Said I Love You First, and Selena has now revealed via social...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Glaciers critical for well-being of the planet
THE EDITOR, Madam: Nearly two billion people rely on water from glaciers, snow-melt and mountain run-off for drinking, agriculture, and energy production. The World Meteorological Organization states that in 2023, glaciers lost more than 600...
CommentsZimbabwe failing those suffering from TB
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am disappointed that Zimbabwe’s health system has failed, to the point that they are reportedly using outdated and damaged equipment, expired medication, and there is insufficient staff. Zimbabwe’s clinics and hospitals are...
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Persecution of whites a false narrative, says president
CAPE TOWN (AP): South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday that the claim that white people are being persecuted in his country is a “completely false narrative”. It was his latest attempt to push back against allegations made by US...
CommentsUNAIDS director proposes that Trump make an ‘amazing deal’ to end HIV
GENEVA (AP): The head of the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) agency said on Monday that the sudden loss of American money has been “devastating” for efforts to stop HIV and will cost many lives of the world’s most vulnerable people....
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Innovative procedure offers life-changing relief for Parkinson’s patients
NEARLY ONE million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and coordination. Every year, about 60,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States, and approximately 10 million...
Comments‘Phun Phacts ...’ making learning pharmacology more engaging
PHARMACOLOGY IS fascinating because it bridges the gap between science and patient care. It is a dynamic field that constantly evolves with new drug discoveries, treatments, and advancements in medicine. Understanding how drugs interact with the...
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Matchmakers spark romantic flame for Shaman and Vanessa Sutherland
Much like the moonlight serves as a matchmaker for the stars, family and friends became the ideal matchmakers for Vanessa Nunise and Shaman Sutherland. The duo first met in May 2014 through Shaman’s brother and Vanessa’s friend. Their double date...
Something Extra | Tuesday
The Smirnoff Gen XS Kingdom of the Sun carnival launch kicked off in style at the Hyundai Jamaica Showroom on Saturday. The event brought together sponsors, first-time and returning revellers, and industry stakeholders, for a vibe-filled night....
Editorial | Jamaica and the International Criminal Court
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