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Man accused of shooting at police freed
A Kingston man who spent three years behind bars after police accused him of firing at them has been freed of gun charges after he was vindicated by DNA evidence. Thirty-three-year-old Damali Shand, of Waltham Park, was found not guilty of illegal...
CommentsMuschett High holding classes online due to flooding
Students of Muschett High School in Trelawny are now in online classes due to flooding at both entrances to the school. Acting Principal Morsal Small-Walker told The Gleaner on Wednesday that "the rain started falling from 2:00 p.m. (...
Comments- Classes resume at Baxter’s Mountain Primary
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- Gunman captured after shootout outside US Embassy in Lebanon
- Work begins to replace Christmas River Bridge in Portland
- Churches urge Belizeans to have faith as forest fires cause widespread devastation
Brakes on ridesharing
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has recommended an “immediate ban” on ridesharing services which he says has triggered serious safety concerns for members of the public. “I have the responsibility as the minister and an elected representative to...
CommentsRelief as CXC halts axing of vocational subjects after backlash
A worrying cloud of uncertainty over four vocational subjects dissipated on Tuesday after the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) reversed its decision to discontinue certifying them. Education sector players have labelled the reversal as a...
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Jamaicans encouraged to embrace IOJ’s rich history
Persons are being encouraged to embrace the rich history of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) as it enhances its accessibility to individuals with disabilities. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, extended this...
CommentsSanovnik Destang is the incoming CHTA president
FOR TWO years, starting this summer, St Lucian Sanovnik Destang will hold the mantle of leadership in the capacity as president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), succeeding Jamaican Nicola Madden-Greig. Destang, a chartered...
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Safe hands
THOUGH REGGAE Boyz number-one goalkeeper Andre Blake is out for the next month and a half with injury, coach Heimir Hallgrimsson is confident the team is in safe hands with any of the four goalkeepers they have selected for their two upcoming...
CommentsReggae Girlz thumped again
THE REGGAE Girlz suffered a second successive 4-0 defeat to South American giants Brazil in their international friendly at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador, Brazil, yesterday. Two goals from Jhennifer and one each from Debinha and Marta saw the...
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Led by Norbrook, Jamaican group acquires fast-food chains in Panama
A Jamaican investment group, led by Norbrook Equity Partners Limited, has bought into the KFC and Dairy Queen franchises in Panama. Norbrook, backed by JMMB Group, along with minority investors Sygnus Deneb Investments, and FirstRock Private Equity...
CommentsJCCUL looking to become ‘banker’ to credit unions Premium
JCCUL, the umbrella body which acted as overseer of credit unions, is itself in the process of transitioning to a new role now that the community banks are to be placed under the watchful eye of the central bank. Robin Levy, CEO of the Jamaica Co-...
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As Desi Jones dies, Chalice’s Wayne Armond gives May 11 the ‘side-eye’
If there’s ever a date that Chalice’s Wayne Armond is giving the ‘boombastic side-eye’, it’s May 11. In this social media driven era, it’s only too easy to picture a laughter-inducing meme depicting this reality. But there’s nothing funny “ha-ha”...
CommentsPoetry Society of Jamaica celebrates 35th anniversary
For about two hours, and to the delight of the audience, poems of all shapes, sizes and themes poured into the amphitheatre of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA), along Arthur Wint Drive, last Tuesday evening. The...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Desist from false narrative about Constitutional Reform Committee
THE EDITOR, Madam: Peter Espeut, in his article ‘More ginnalship: creating a monarchy’, published on May 24, began with a false and disparaging statement. He described the members of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) as a “bunch of...
CommentsAppeal for preservation of peace and goodwill
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is not business as usual for the 63 members of parliament, which includes the prime minister, opposition leader, ministers, opposition spokespersons; there are also the 21 members of the Senate – 13 who represent the...
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Modi claims victory in election
NEW DELHI (AP): Minister Narendra Modi declared victory on Tuesday for his alliance in India’s general election, claiming a mandate to push forward with his agenda, even though his party lost seats to a stronger-than-expected opposition, which...
CommentsHospitals cancel operations, appointments after ransomware attack
LONDON (AP): Several London hospitals said on Tuesday that they had to cancel operations and send patients away because of a cyberattack on a company that supplies pathology laboratory services. The firm, Synnovis, said it had been hit with a...
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The amazing mitochondria and how they sustain you
MITOCHONDRIA ARE special compartments (organelles) in our cells that are best known for their role as powerhouses, as they break down food molecules and turn out adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecular fuel for the rest of the cell. However, they...
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Something Extra | Wednesday
Ting a ling a ling! School bell ah ring! Celebrating the start of the weekend, style-savvy ‘students’ reported to Mas Camp for the highly anticipated school fête, Strictly 2K. Ties filled the festive space as seniors danced to the hits of the early...
Lupus warrior wants peer support after May
Across the globe, the month of May is celebrated as Lupus Awareness Month. On May 10, the world places extra emphasis on the autoimmune disease, recognising International Lupus Day. While some recognition is better than none, Jamaican lupus warrior...
Editorial | Storms and drains
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