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Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever
President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term at a glittering Kremlin inauguration Tuesday, embarking on another six years as leader of Russia after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all...
CommentsIndians to leave Jamaica this morning following flight delay
Scores of Indians who were brought to the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston on Monday for repatriation are yet to leave the departure lounge, with their flight now set to leave at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. The group, which...
Comments- Suspect in Trinidad mass shooting held at airport bound for the United States
- Inquiry into building fire in South Africa that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible
- 60 rounds of ammunition seized in St James
- Farmers urged to invest in drone technology
- Trinidad seeking compensation from UK-based fund for oil spill
Flagged on flight
Some of the more than 200 Indians who arrived in Jamaica on a charter flight from Dubai told immigration officials that they had travelled to the island for a five-day tour, but checks of their itineraries revealed coverage for only one day....
Comments‘We can’t go another winter season without water’
WESTERN BUREAU: Accommodation stakeholders in Negril, which spans Westmoreland and Hanover, have declared that having spent over $200 million on water storage since March they will not be able to withstand the potential financial fallout from...
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Defence counsel claim ‘prosecutorial misconduct’ in Petrojam fraud case
The no-case submission by the defence team representing former Petrojam General Manager Floyd Grindley and former Chairman Dr Perceval Singh was part heard yesterday with the prosecution in the line of fire, heavily criticised as being disingenuous...
CommentsCollymore labelled ‘centrepiece’ of wife’s murder
Omar Collymore was yesterday painted by the prosecution as a cold-hearted man who was struggling for money and, as a result, over several days, engineered the horrific murder of his wife so that he could benefit from her $101-million insurance...
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McCalla oozing with confidence ahead of JPL’s second-leg semi-final
He is known as ‘Mr Dependable’ in the Mount Pleasant team, and Sue-La McCalla has been carrying his team’s load all season and has extended that streak into the playoffs. On Sunday, McCalla, as he has done in the past, stepped up in the 73rd minute...
CommentsU17 coaches say two-match friendly among building blocks for growth
FOLLOWING the young Reggae Boyz’s recent two-match friendly against Caribbean neighbours Trinidad and Tobago (T...
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Apple suffers biggest drop in quarterly iPhone sales since pandemic
Apple Inc disclosed its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since the pandemic’s outset, deepening a slump that’s increasing the pressure on the trendsetting company to spruce up its products with more artificial intelligence. The 10 per...
CommentsCaribbean Cement rides construction wave to bigger earnings Premium
Caribbean Cement Company Limited, the sole maker of cement in Jamaica, racked up more than $7 billion in sales over three months ending March and reported increased profits, reflecting the robustness of the construction sector. Its performance also...
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Belize opposition leader and ex Bad Boy rapper Shyne ‘shouts out’ Buju
In a social media post last Friday evening after it was revealed that he was in Florida, Buju Banton made the post that fans were waiting for ever since he was seen in an Instagram Live earlier over on DJ Khaled’s platform. “Long was the road....
CommentsFirst Sounds of Sofar rock Trade Centre
Sofar Sounds, on the afternoon of Sunday, April 27, had patrons arriving at a location revealed only 36 hours prior. Laden with cushions, blankets and curiosity around the list of musical performers which they become privy to mere moments before...
CommentsEditor | Watch IC committee
There were two developments last week in Parliament’s oversight committee for the Integrity Commission (IC) to which Jamaicans must pay attention. One is the clear wish by the committee’s chairman, Edmund Bartlett, to relitigate Speaker Juliet...
CommentsLetter of the Day | CCJ not ideal for Jamaica right now
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article by Patrick Robinson titled ‘The colonial spectacle’, published in The Gleaner on April 28. Most Jamaicans are not interested in the colonial spectacle, because that is history. They...
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Russia warns Britain
NewAP: Russia on Monday threatened to strike British military facilities and said it would hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amid sharply rising tensions over comments by senior Western officials about possibly deeper...
CommentsThere’s full-blown famine in northern Gaza – UN
TEL AVIV (AP): The head of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) says northern Gaza has entered “full-blown famine” after nearly seven months of war between Israel and Hamas. But a formal, and highly sensitive, famine declaration faces the...
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Answered prayers lead to love for the Harrisons
Daniela Blake was on Facebook minding her own business when one day, she received a friend request from a handsome stranger. She didn’t click ‘accept’ right away. Instead, she chose to do so on Sunday, March 28, 2021, and was met with an instant...
Something Extra | Tuesday
The Jill Stewart MoBay City Run 5K/10K saw thousands of participants gather with their crews for the big race day. The highly anticipated charity event, aimed at supporting tertiary education, left patrons satisfied as they showcased their fitness...
Mike Veny is keynote speaker for CSA conference in Miami
MIKE VENY has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 22nd Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference scheduled for Miami, Florida, from May 20 to May 21. Veny, a certified corporate wellness specialist and best-selling author, brings a...
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CMA CGM KINGSTON CONTSHIP PEP 07/05 CMA CGM ARISTOTE 07/05 CARDIFF 07/05 ARIES 07/05 MAJESTIC 08/05 CMA CGM AMERICA 08/05 SEABOARD SUN 08/05 CMA CGM FORT ST LOUIS 08/05 EXPRESS BRAZIL 09/05 CSCL LONG BEACH 09/05 AS FILIPPA 10/05...
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Gordon Robinson | Haemorrhoid piles scorn on indiscipline
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