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Increase in benefits for NIS pensioners
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, has announced an increase in benefits for all National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners. The Minister, in his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of...
CommentsSwaby questions KSAMC's $151 million debt reportedly owed to the NWC
A preliminary probe at the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has revealed that $138 million of the $151 million reportedly owed by the corporation to the National Water Commission (NWC) is linked to a single facility owned by...
Comments- UN agency confirms assisting US in returning Caribbean migrants voluntarily
- Donna-Lee Donaldson's mother called as first witness as Noel Maitland's murder trial begins
- Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie testifies at his trial about abuse and ‘freak offs’
- Constable charged for alleged assault of man, making false declaration to INDECOM
- Ashoka Road in Waterhouse to be renamed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Drive
‘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...
CommentsJMDA: 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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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...
CommentsThe 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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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...
CommentsRoad 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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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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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...
CommentsCassie testifies against Diddy, details years of abuse, coercion
NEW YORK (AP): Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ former girlfriend, the R...
CommentsLetter 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....
CommentsAre 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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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...
CommentsEpiscopal 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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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...
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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Editorial | Obeah law nonsense
Michael Abrahams | The Roman Catholic Church’s cardinal sins