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House fire in Manchester
The Asia police in Manchester are investigating a house fire in the area this morning. It is reported that around 3'clock, fire was seen coming from the seven-bedroom dwelling and an alarm was raised. The police and fire department were called to...
CommentsTraffic changes for Corporate Area on Sunday as JLP and PNP host political rallies
Traffic changes are to be implemented this Sunday in Half-Way-Tree, St Andrew, to facilitate a mass political meeting by the ruling Jamaica Labour Party. Similar adjustments are to be made down the road in Cross Roads as the Opposition People’s...
Comments- At least six killed in air ambulance crash just outside Kenya’s capital
- Guyana Elections Commission votes against requiring cell phones to be lodged prior to voting
- Traffic disruptions for Liguanea and White Hall avenues as NWA undertakes roadworks
- Spanish Town resident accused of shooting man after dispute granted $500,000 bail
- Jamaica 4-H Clubs to partner with Labour Ministry to train persons for overseas programme
‘Humbling’ honour Premium
Several of this year’s 141 recipients of national honours and awards yesterday expressed surprise and gratitude at having been recognised by the nation. Newly minted member of the Order of Jamaica (OJ) Keith Duncan was effusive in his belief in...
CommentsINDECOM rings body-cam alarm again as police killings spike by 111%
With police fatal shootings increasing by 111 per cent for the first seven months of 2025 compared to last year, the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is continuing to express grave concern about the non-use of body-worn cameras (...
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The national anthem
ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1961, with Jamaica on the cusp of political independence, the government announced a contest for a national anthem, starting with a competition for the words. The successful lyrics would be published so that they could be set to...
CommentsCyberKids Coding Camp ignites tech spark in Clarendon youth
Twenty-five children, ages seven to 11, have been introduced to the world of computer programming and digital problem-solving through the CyberKids Coding Camp, launched this summer in Clarendon with classes led entirely by two lower sixth-form...
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SHORT AGAIN
CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR will still have to wait to see if he can book a flight to next Month’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, after he finished behind Bryan Levell in the 200 metres at the Maniak Wieslawa Memorial in Szczecin, Poland, a...
CommentsYoung Reggae Boyz take perfect record into semi-finals
KELVIN BROWN’S stoppage-time goal helped Jamaica’s under-15 Reggae Boyz turned back Curaçao 1-0 in their final League B, Group D game in the Concacaf U15 Championships at the Stadion CD Guillermo Trinidad in Oranjestad, Aruba, yesterday. The young...
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Omni Industries banking on machine upgrades, eyeing new regional markets for growth
Having invested significantly in more efficient machinery, Omni Industries Limited is confident that it will soon reap the benefits of its investments in the form of increased profits. The company’s net profit for the first quarter of 2025 dipped...
CommentsVM Group taking scalpel to expenses
Following a period of reorganisation, VM Group Limited is back in the black and is aiming to maintain that trajectory by wrangling its spending. The financial institution, which holds large private mortgage bank VM Building Society Limited and...
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JCDC Gospel Star winner’s mother ‘knew it was his time’
If there is one person who is happier than Raheim Betty, the JCDC Gospel Star winner for 2025, it has to be his mother, Valerie Mundle. On Sunday night, when he was announced the winner of the competition, she jumped out of her seat at the National...
CommentsDing Dong stirs up joy at MoBay Jerk Fest
Dancehall artiste and dancer Ding Dong lit up the MoBay Jerk and Food Festival on Emancipation Day with a high-energy set that quickly turned into one of the most memorable moments of the evening. Held at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex,...
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Letter of the Day | Rasta justice, from Coral Gardens to redemption
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write today with deep respect and a spirit of reflection to commend the Dr Andrew Holness-led Government for transferring two plots of Crown lands in Albion, St James, to the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society for the...
CommentsKingston, a tragedy
THE EDITOR, Madam: I note the article - Kingston - Jamaica’s capital - a tragedy, and endorse the commentary (by Elizabeth Morgan) . This issue highlights a growing concern for New Kingston as well. The area is left with many unoccupied...
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WhatsApp takes down 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal scam centres
NEW YORK (AP): WhatsApp has taken down 6.8 million accounts that were “linked to criminal scam centres” targeting people online around that world, its parent company Meta said this week. The account deletions, which Meta said took place over the...
CommentsTrump administration dismisses majority of federal board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances
SAN JUAN (AP): The Trump administration has dismissed five out of seven members on Puerto Rico’s federal control board that oversees the US territory’s finances, sparking concern about the future of the island’s fragile economy. Four of the five...
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Something Extra | Thursday
Fashion class was in full session at Rise and Toast as guests showed up well-dressed for the occasion and the camera. The old school versus new school theme gave fashion lovers full permission to play, and they showed up in style, with outfits that...
Freedom through wellness
Today, as the nation marks 63 years of independence, many will celebrate in bold hues of black, green and gold. Others may use the moment to pause and reflect, considering not just how far the country has come, but what freedom looks like in their...
Five must-try cocktails and mocktails for summer
There’s no better time to sip a seasonal cocktail. As summer’s scorching days beckon us to seek respite at the beach or dips in the pool, libation architect Wynton Hudson has five signature concoctions on the brain. Tropical fruit staples – melons...
CommentsChef Noel Cunningham serves up island recipes for ‘Emancipendence’
At the height of his culinary career, Chef Noel Cunningham is passionate about sharing the flavours of Jamaican cuisine. His cooking classes in Canada and the United States have delighted both Jamaicans and curious newcomers, proving as satisfying...
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Editorial | Boarding AI boat
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