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World Athletics sets 40% rule for women on national boards by 2029
MONACO (AP) — World Athletics says national track and field federation executive boards must be at least 40 per cent female by 2029. "We know challenges remain in getting more female coaches, referees and administrators into athletics but we are...
CommentsWitness in Mario Deane trial denies making claims recorded in statement to INDECOM
The cross-examination of a former inmate at the St James-based Barnett Street Police Station lock-up continued in the Westmoreland Circuit Court today, with the man refuting certain statements he reportedly made about the cops who are on trial for...
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Student visa showdown Premium
A Jamaican immigration attorney in the United States (US) believes the Trump administration is headed for a major legal showdown with universities there as the slashing of student visas threaten their funding. Attorney-at law Oliver J. Langstadt...
CommentsPope Francis mourned as champion for change
A Pope of the people; admired for his humility, his advocacy for the poor and marginalised, and his commitment to “synodality” is how Archbishop of Kingston Kenneth Richards will remember the late Pope Francis. Francis, the first Latin American...
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The JHS still blooming at 70
THIS WEEKEND, Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, the Jamaica Horticultural Society (JHS) hosts its Annual Flower Show under the theme, ‘70 Years...
CommentsProject STAR and partners empowering parents as leaders in Rose Gardens
RECOGNISING THAT weak family structures was one of the most pressing issues facing residents, Project STAR partnered with the Youth For Development Network (YFDN) to equip parents with leadership skills for crime prevention through its Rose Gardens...
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ANOTHER RECORD GOES
JAMAICA, LED by Shaquane Gordon’s record-breaking 13.19 seconds, dominated the sprint hurdles on the final day of the 52nd staging of the Carifta Games at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday. The Jamaicans won three of the...
CommentsCavalier secure play-off, Chapelton in trouble
CAVALIER DEFEATED Chapelton Maroons 2-0 in their Jamaica Premier League (JPL) game at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex last night to seal their place in the top six, while moving ahead of Portmore United in the table on goal difference. Gawain...
CommentsFarm raiders go high-tech with drones and truck hijackings
Farm thieves are turning to drones and the hijacking of trucks despite an overall fall in violent crimes. Agribusiness leaders say they are experiencing high levels of theft, and that rising security costs due to minimum wage hikes adds to the...
CommentsPlanning ahead to counter climate vulnerability
The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season will begin on June 1 or in about 40 days’ time. The island, its Caribbean and other neighbours, were severely affected by hurricane events last year. Because of this, our short memories, and the significant...
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A God-centred NDTC Easter concert
Some of the 600 or so audience members piling into the Little Theatre at dawn on Easter morning doubtlessly thought of missing their regular church service later in the day with the excuse they had already worshipped. Some pastors might’ve even...
CommentsCelebs pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death
Whoopi Goldberg has paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. The Catholic world was plunged into mourning after the Pontiff passed away on Monday morning aged 88 following a stint of ill health, including a battle with...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Balanced approach needed for crime reduction
THE EDITOR, Madam: Crime-fighting in Jamaica is not for the faint of heart. Over the past five years, statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) reveal that our nation has endured approximately 6,216 murders. People have ample...
CommentsPeople and leaders alike must be held accountable
THE EDITOR, Madam: Growing up, I often heard the phrase “handouts” in relation to politicians, believing that the root of our societal issues lay solely with them. However, as I’ve matured and gained a deeper understanding of our political...
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Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP): Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele proposed carrying out a prisoner swap with Venezuela on Sunday, suggesting he would exchange Venezuelan deportees from the United States his government has kept imprisoned for what...
CommentsArchbishop, regional leaders pay tribute to pope
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC): The Archbishop of Port-of-Spain, Charles Jason Gordon, said that with the death of Pope Francis on Monday “we have lost a true shepherd” and a “man of incomparable depth and unwavering commitment to Christ”. Pope...
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Jean and Hynreckie rekindle young romance, dancing into ‘I Do’
WESTERN BUREAU: When Jean Campbell and Hynreckie O’Hara took to the dance floor on February 23 at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center in Florida, it wasn’t just the first dance of their wedding – it was the reunion of a love story rekindled after nearly...
Something Extra | Tuesday
If you heard soca thumping and saw camo-clad revellers flooding Park Place in St Andrew on Good Friday, you weren’t imagining things. Soca Boot Camp delivered a high-energy, cooler-friendly experience, powered by title sponsor Smirnoff and a fire...
From pandemic challenges to expansion
WHEN SHIPCO Jamaica launched five years ago, it entered a competitive market with a bold promise to raise the bar for logistics across the Caribbean. In a region where demand for reliable shipping services was accelerating, the company quickly...
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April 22-April 28, 2025 INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING LIMITED ALLIANCE ST LOUIS 24/04 HOEGH SYDNEY 25/04 HOEGH DETROIT 25/04 HOEGH CARIBIA 27/04 JAMAICA FREIGHT AND SHIPPING LIMITED VESSELS ETA KINGSTON SEABOARD SUN...
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Editorial | Public Defender’s next step
Romario Griffith | End unhealthy school sports sponsorships