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Five men held at alleged illegal slaughterhouse in Central Village granted bail

Five of the seven men charged in connection with the alleged illegal operation of a slaughterhouse in Central Village, St Catherine, were granted bail when they appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday. Omar Thompson was...
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Education has always been central to Jamaica’s progress, underpinning both economic growth and social mobility.

Looking ahead for 2025

As 2025 commences, Jamaica finds itself at a critical juncture in its journey toward Vision 2030 – an ambitious national development plan that aspires to make the island the place of choice to live, work, raise families, and do business....
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Farmworkers depart for Canada in 59th year of programme

Yesterday, 96 Jamaican farmworkers departed for Canada as part of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), continuing a tradition that has lasted nearly 60 years. Over 80 per cent of the workers are returning participants, while the...
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FILE - A flu vaccine is displayed at a pharmacy in New York, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show

The holidays came with a side of flu for many Americans, with 40 states reporting high or very high levels of illness last week, according to the latest government health data. “A lot of flu out there,” said the Centers for Disease Control and...
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How drinking alcohol can affect your health

With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on to that. “Drinking less is...
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Shanoya Douglas (second left) of Muschett High School powers to victory in the Class Two girls’ 200 metres in 23.62 seconds at yesterday’s  Sprint Fest meet at Ashenheim Stadium, Jamaica College.

Douglas shines at Sprint Fest

Muschett High School’s Shanoya Douglas, the bronze medallist in the 200 metres at last year’s World Under-20 Championships, was the star performer at yesterday’s Sprint Fest at Ashenheim Stadium, Jamaica College. Competing in the Class Two half-lap...
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Reynolds: U17 Boyz aiming to impress at Torneo del Sol

Vassel Reynolds, assistant coach of Jamaica’s under-17 team, says consistency of play and improving individual performances are two of the main things on their agenda for the Torneo del Sol in Mexico, January 6-11. The squad will leave the island...
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Dan Theoc – senior vice-president of Mayberry Investments Limited.

Investors shifting fund to equities and bonds

Dealmaker Dan Theoc expects 2025 to attract institutional investors back to the stock market and longer term bonds for inflation-beating opportunities. Theoc, who heads the investments banking division at Mayberry investments, expects the momentum...
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Pulse profits plunge

Pulse Investments reported a double-digit fall in earnings for the September first quarter which followed on from write-downs to end its financial year. The company continues to transition after the passing of its founder, Kingsley Cooper, last...
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Beres Hammond gave an outstanding performance at Reggae Sumfest 2024.

Intimate with Beres and Buju unfolds tonight

For its second staging, Intimate, the concert featuring Beres Hammond and Buju Banton as headliners, officially started its countdown on November 7, the day of the launch at the ROK Hotel in Kingston. The day is finally here. The much-...
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Popcaan and Chronic Law to release ‘Kick it wid Myself’

Dancehall giants Popcaan and Chronic Law are starting the new year with a powerful anthem for the youth of St. Thomas and fans worldwide. Their second collaboration, Kick it wid Myself, is set to drop under Unruly Entertainment, 1Law Entertainment...
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In this 2020 photo, NWA workmen are seen patching a section of Mountain View Avenue, Kingston.

Editorial | Taxpayers, the NWA and roads

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will likely find great sympathy for his idea of possibly expanding the National Works Agency (NWA) or creating a new body, charged with keeping the island’s roads in a better state of repair. “... The crisis that we...
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Tony Deyal | Who let the dogs out?

A dog and a cat were having an argument about who was the favourite with humans. The dog was adamant, “Humans like us more than any other animal. They even named a tooth after us, one they call a “canine”. That alone tells you that naming an...
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Letter of the Day | Visualise success for 2025 and beyond

THE EDITOR, Madam: Every year, millions of people around the globe set New Year’s resolutions centred on physical fitness, financial wellness, and other forms of self-improvement. I, too, have already established several ambitious goals for 2025...
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Embrace the CCJ

THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica not making the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) its final court of appeal is arguably the strongest disrespect, degrading and distrust of local and regional judges and, by extension, local and regional courts....
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FILE - Migrants depart Tapachula, Mexico, in hopes of reaching the country’s northern border and ultimately the United States, on November 5, 2024.

A small caravan of migrants sets out ... but is unlikely to reach the US

TAPACHULA (AP): A new caravan of migrants began walking from southern Mexico on Thursday toward the US border, starting out from the city of Tapachula near the border with Guatemala. The majority of the migrants are from Venezuela, but they also...
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Something Extra | Saturday

Providing strictly the best in 2000s music, this popular throwback festival challenged merrymakers to dress up in their favourite movie characters of the celebrated era. While some understood the heroic style assignment last Saturday night, the...

GoodHeart | Kanya Jackson-Taylor’s pursuit of excellence

Pursuing a degree is challenging, and for Kanya Jackson-Taylor, it has been even harder as she navigated grief and loss. Despite these challenges, she earned the 2024 Kenneth Chung Memorial Accounting Scholarship. A young widow, single mother,...
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