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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelan migrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to strip temporary legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to being deported. The Justice Department asked the high court to put on hold...
CommentsMan charged for 2022 Morgan Lane, Grants Pen, St Andrew triple murder
The police have charged a man over a gun attack in 2022 on Morgan Lane in Grants Pen, St Andrew that left three people dead and others injured. Charged with three counts of murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, and unauthorised possession of...
Comments- Update | ‘Camfa Ball’ back in custody after fleeing from hospital
- Gov’t proposes establishing one road regulatory authority
- UN top court orders Venezuela to halt election plans in resource-rich area in Guyana
- More time for parents: visiting policy at Bustamante hospital under review
- Gun seized by police in Cross Keys, Manchester
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Thompson Town clean-up a win for public health, waste management Premium
What began as a small idea born from a public health inspection quickly became a life-changing initiative for the residents of Thompson Town in Clarendon. The large-scale community clean-up project, which took place last week, was not only the...
CommentsSteady progress reported on new Spanish Town Hospital, St Jago Health Centre
Work is progressing steadily on the construction of the new Spanish Town Hospital and the St Jago Health Centre in Spanish Town, St Catherine, with both projects moving ahead according to plan. During a tour of both sites yesterday, Minister of...
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JPL shake-up?
ACCORDING TO a highly placed member of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Jamaica Premier League (JPL) leaders Mount Pleasant Football Academy are set to be docked 15 points for the ineligible use of players and for surpassing the quota set for...
Comments‘Now is the time’
THERE IS already momentum building around the Jamaica Football Federation’s (JFF) soon-to-be-launched ‘Road to 26’ campaign, punctuated by the revelation of the first set of sponsors backing the Reggae Boyz as they pursue qualification for the FIFA...
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Starbucks opens first 3D printed store in the US
There’s a new pour from Starbucks: Its first 3D printed store in the United States. The Seattle-based coffee giant with more than 17,000 locations nationwide has never had a store quite like the one opening this week in the Texas city of...
CommentsCricket West Indies reaps US$88m revenue, clears debt with ICC World Cup
Cricket West Indies, CWI, made record earnings from the 2024 ICC World Cup, allowing it to clear all debts, according to its latest annual report. Thinner margins are expected in the short term as no major tournaments are scheduled until 2026. “...
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Shaggy, Lila Iké star For the Children line-up
The Issa family’s contribution to the health sector in Jamaica traces back to the opening of the first Mary Issa clinic in 1955 in downtown Kingston. Seventy years later, Mary Issa’s grandson Paul Issa leads the charge to replace the now defunct...
CommentsMeet David Corenswet, cinema’s new Superman
In true Clark Kent form, the new Superman would like to correct the record. David Corenswet gave an interview to Entertainment Weekly in 2019 where he said his “pie in the sky ambition” was to play Superman. At that point, the role was not on the...
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Letter of the Day | When democracy whispers
THE EDITOR, Madam: Canada held its federal election on April 28, 2025 and what stood out most was not what happened, but what didn’t. There were no motorcades. No flag-waving crowds. No energetic last-minute rallies shaking the streets. The...
CommentsLet peace reign supreme
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recently held elections in Canada were free from disunity, vitriol and violence. The dignity, statesmanship and good-naturedness with which Canadian political leaders and candidates conducted themselves are worthy of...
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Rebels recruiting youth on social media
BOGOTA (AP): Rebel groups in Colombia are using apps like Facebook and Tik Tok to recruit children and young adults, and social media companies must do more to moderate content, the United Nations says. The UN’s top human rights official in...
CommentsDozens fleeing gang violence swim across country’s longest river
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP): Dozens of people swam and waded across Haiti’s longest river on Wednesday in a desperate attempt to flee gangs that launched a fresh attack on a city in the country’s central region that has been under siege for almost a week....
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Something Extra | Thursday
Carnival Thursday was a double dose of vibes leading into the Carnival in Jamaica road march on Sunday as Frenchmen BLOCKO and RYTZ set the pace with unmatched energy, fun, flair, and fashion! BLOCKO delivered the perfect mix of culture and spirit...
Denille Bahadosingh gets fit for fête
Since chippin’ in the blazing sun and ‘whining’ in the rain at the recent Carnival in Jamaica Road March, many are already feeling a serious case of carnival tabanca. For others, like marketing consultant Denille Bahadosingh, the sweet memories of...

The organic allure of Ujima
A devotion to healthy living built and sustains the Ujima Natural Farmers Market. The community of vendors at the Saturday-morning-to-afternoon showcase at the Hope Botanical Gardens — selling leafy greens, culinary herbs, goat dairy products, all-...
CommentsThe Ton Meets Tiers: Bridgerton-themed cake gala set for May 3
There’s a fine line between cake and art, and for many, that line has already blurred. From intricate techniques to bold creativity, skilled bakers transform sugar, spice, and everything nice into edible masterpieces bursting with flavour. On May 3...
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