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Sections of Spanish Town erupt in violence following killing of Clansman enforcer
Tensions flared in Spanish Town on Saturday morning as sympathisers of reputed Clansman gang enforcer, Sheldon Walters, otherwise known as Termite, reacted to news of his demise. Reports indicate that Walters, along with two associates, were...
CommentsReputed Clansman enforcer ‘Termite’ killed in St Catherine
A reputed enforcer within the Clansman gang, 'Termite', was reportedly killed in a shootout with the police on Friday night. 'Termite', given name Sheldon Walters, is said to be from Kitson Town in St Catherine. Walters was...
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DPP IN LIMBO
CONFUSION SHROUDS Paula Llewellyn’s status as director of public prosecutions (DPP) with the Government insisting that there is no order in place for her to demit office, while the Opposition contends that the post is vacant arising from yesterday’...
CommentsGolding threatens legal action over shielded AG’s opinion
Opposition Leader Mark Golding says the parliamentary Opposition may ask the court to compel House Speaker Juliet Holness to release the legal opinion of the attorney general (AG) on how reports sent to Parliament are to be tabled. Golding has...
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Top performers shine through NCB Foundation’s Level Up Grant Programme
Mitzie Stewart became despondent with her regular job and was eager for a change in environment. She wanted to spend more time with her children, and working as a security officer did not give her the opportunity to be involved in their daily lives...
CommentsXodus Carnival lends a helping hand to end period poverty
Carnival in Jamaica has come to an end. But, Xodus Carnival continues to accelerate operations, placing focus on giving back to the community. Their latest endeavour involves partnering with the HerFlow Foundation for a community outreach...
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Seville eyes Paris podium
FOLLOWING BACK-TO-BACK fourth-place finishes at the 2022 and 2023 World Athletics Championships, Seville hopes to get on the podium this summer at the Paris Olympic Games. The 23-year-old sprinter has shown positive signs so far this season,...
CommentsGilbert prepared for ‘very smart’ JPL coaches
AT THE start of the season, there was much hubbub when Xavier Gilbert was appointed coach of Arnett Gardens, with many arguing that the long-time women’s coach was not experienced enough at the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) level to manage a top...
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Evergo Jamaica going clean with renewable energy EV charging hubs Premium
With plans to grow to 200 or more electric vehicle charging ports, Evergo Jamaica is aiming to introduce a new charging network to the market, branded as Evergo Connect, but there are regulatory issues that need to be clarified regarding the...
CommentsGK Investments takes bigger stake in Spur Tree Spices Premium
GK Investments Limited, a member of the GraceKennedy food and financial services conglomerate, has increased its shareholding in Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Limited to one-fifth, positioning it as the second-largest owner of the spice maker, based on...
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Taylor Swift drops 15 songs on double album
NEW YORK (AP): Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises? On Friday, the pop star released her 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department, an amalgamation of her previous work and reflecting the artiste who...
CommentsChris Martin talks fears, two decades of music aboard Love and Harmony Cruise
Christopher Martin entered the music industry nearly 20 years ago as a bright-eyed teenager in the country’s fastest-growing singing competition. Since then, the young star has transformed into a big deal. Celebrating his upcoming platinum...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Break the cycle of mayhem and disorder
THE EDITOR, Madam: Disorder, mayhem, violence, corruption, and falsehood reign in this nation. This is a culture created by greed and dishonesty governed from the top to the bottom in this nation. There is lawlessness on the roads, in...
CommentsJamaica’s future looks bright
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has always been a land of vibrant culture, resilient spirit, and immense talent. The recent announcement of nominees for the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards for Excellence (PMYAE) further solidifies this narrative,...
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Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike
JERUSALEM (AP): Israel and Iran on Friday both played down an apparent Israeli airstrike near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran, signalling the two bitter enemies are ready to prevent their latest eruption of violence from...
CommentsPolice evict hundreds from abandoned Paris warehouse ahead of Olympics
PARIS (AP): With the Paris Olympic Games 100 days away, police carried out a large-scale eviction at France’s biggest squat in the south of the country’s capital. Authorities, including dozens of gendarmes, cleared out the makeshift camp at an...
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Something Extra | Saturday
The recent launch of Professor Donna Hope’s newest book, ‘Dancehall Queen: Erotic Subversion/Subversion Erotica’, was hosted at The MECA, located at Marketplace in Kingston. Attendees were immersed in the world of the often-criticised Dancehall...
Kristia Franklin ‘honoured’ by PM Youth Award nom
Kristia Franklin has a big engagement on the horizon. The influencer and entrepreneur has been nominated for a 2023 Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence in the category of new media and couldn’t be more honoured or excited. “I am...
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