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UN agency confirms assisting US in returning Caribbean migrants voluntarily

UNITED NATIONS, CMC – The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) has confirmed that it has been asked by the Donald Trump administration to help undocumented Caribbean and other migrants to return to their home countries,...
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A makeshift memorial on Kelsey Ferrigon’s (inset) desk at St John’s Primary School in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Monday.

‘She was an angel’

The start of the school week at St John’s Primary in Spanish Town, St Catherine, was shrouded in grief. It wasn’t the typical chatter or bustle that marked a Monday. Instead, it was silence – broken only by the soft footsteps of children entering...
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JMDA: We are demanding our pound of flesh Premium

Accusing the Government of shifting the goalposts in their long-standing overtime dispute, the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA) on Monday urged the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) to deliver justice as they seek compensation for extra...
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From left: Olivier Guyonvarch, ambassador of France in Jamaica; José María Fernández López de Turiso, ambassador of Spain in Jamaica; and Alando Terrelonge, state minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade; with Dr Erja Askola, ambas

EU ambassador vows ‘no tariffs now or in the future’

The European Union (EU) in Jamaica celebrated Europe Day on May 9 with a reception that held special significance, as it commemorated not only the 75th anniversary of the historic Schuman Declaration that gave birth to the EU, but also 50 years of...
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The road less travelled – Papine to Port Antonio via Newcastle Premium

It was many years ago since I drove to Portland via Newcastle, traversing Holywell National Park, remote forests in the Blue and John Crow Mountains, quaint welcoming communities, dramatically eye-popping vistas, rippling highland streams and...
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Shande James (left) of Portmore United FC shields the ball from Christopher Ainsworth of Cavalier FC during their Jamaica Premier League quarter-final match at Sabina Park yesterday.

Champions through to JPL final four

A GOAL from Dwayne Atkinson in the first half of extra time proved the decider as defending Jamaica Premier League (JPL) champions Cavalier defeated Portmore United 1-0 yesterday and 2-1 on aggregate to advance to the semi-finals. Atkinson struck...
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Road to Tokyo

WITH THREE of five Jamaican teams missing out on automatic qualification to the World Athletics Championships via the recent World Athletics Relays, the country will now look to ensure they rank high enough on World Athletics’ global ranking system...
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A cargo train moves past new cars waiting for shipment in a port, in Yantai in east China’s Shandong province on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

US and China reach a deal on tariffs, with a 90-day pause

The United States and China agreed Monday to slash their massive recent tariffs, restarting stalled trade between the world’s two biggest economies and setting off a rally in global financial markets. But the de-escalation in the US trade wars did...
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Jahshii joins Aidonia on stage.

Powerful performances as Aidonia celebrates milestone

In a celebration marked by passion, legacy, and unforgettable performances, dancehall icon Aidonia commemorated his 20th anniversary in music with a landmark concert at Sabina Park in Kingston on Saturday night. The event, powered by premium...
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Gleaner editorial writes: The Holness administration must now urgently comb through existing legislation to remove therefrom all remnants of laws that, in effect, were designed to keep certain classes of Jamaicans as the inferior “other”.

Editorial | Obeah law nonsense

The Gleaner wishes to apologise, on behalf of the Government and Jamaican state, to Oshawn Grant, the young man who was last month convicted in the St James Parish Court for practising obeah, and fined J$5,000 by parish judge, Kaysha Grant-Pryce,...
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Michael Abrahams | The Roman Catholic Church’s cardinal sins

The Roman Catholic Church has been prominently featured in news cycles over the past few weeks, from the death of Pope Francis to the antics of US president Donald Trump regarding the papacy to the excitement over the selection of a new pope,...
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Letter of the Day | Outsiders shouldn’t regulate the teaching profession

THE EDITOR, Madam: I had decided to steer clear of the current impasse between the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) and the framers of the Jamaica Teaching Council Bill. I had my say as a former member of the central executive of the JTA....
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Are add-ons for grade-six graduation necessary?

THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently I saw a list of items for students graduating from Grade Six. I was astonished to see some of the items – photograph, a keep sake (personalised water bottle), plaque and corsage. These are in addition to the class...
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This undated file handout photo issued by the Metropolitan Police shows Orlin Roussev, who has been sentenced to 10 years and eight months in prison, at the Old Bailey.

6 Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia get prison terms up to nearly 11 years

LONDON (AP): Six Bulgarians convicted of carrying out a sophisticated spying operation for Russia were sentenced by a London judge Monday to prison terms pf up to nearly 11 years. The group that used Hollywood code names discussed kidnapping or...
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Episcopal Church says it won’t help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in US

The Episcopal Church’s migration service is refusing a directive from the federal government to help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status, citing the church’s longstanding “commitment to racial justice and reconciliation.” Presiding...
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Lost in the moment, Joelle and Richard share a quiet embrace.

Joelle gives Richard ‘Notice’, becomes Mrs Barnett

Joelle Notice had just moved from Mandeville to Kingston and was settling into her new church when she first met Richard Barnett, an active member. Her father was the new pastor, and the duo became friends through the children’s arm of the ministry...

Something Extra | Tuesday

The European Union Delegation to Jamaica hosted its annual Europe Day Reception last Friday at its Kingston headquarters. Sponsored by Red Stripe, the event brought together business leaders, government officials, and diplomats for an evening of...
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General Manager of Chain of Hope Jamaica, Nola Phillpotts-Brown, greets Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) CEO, Capt. Jedrzej Mierzewski, during a recent visit to the Bustamante Hospital for Children. Also pictured are KFTL’s Corporate Communicati

KFTL sponsors life-saving surgery for child at Bustamante Hospital

A child at the Bustamante Hospital for Children has been given a second chance at life, thanks to a US$6,000 heart surgery sponsored by Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) in partnership with Chain of Hope Jamaica. This marks the second...
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