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In this photo provided by El Salvador's presidential press office, prison guards transfer deportees from the US, alleged to be Venezuelan gang members, to the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (El Salvador presi

An ‘administrative error’ sent Maryland man to an El Salvador prison, ICE says

President Donald Trump’ s administration has acknowledged mistakenly deporting a Maryland man with protected legal status to a notorious El Salvador prison last month, but is arguing against returning him to the United States because of his...
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Everald Warmington, a member of Parliament’s Constituency Boundaries Committee.

REJECTED

Parliament’s Constituency Boundaries Committee has rejected a proposal by government lawmaker Everald Warmington to have the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) use the Portmore parish boundaries to finalise the next voters’ list for the May 31...
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NPTAJ calls for greater parental oversight after alleged school sexual assault

President of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ), Stewart Jacobs, is urging parents to pay closer attention to the content their children are exposed to at home and on the Internet. His appeal follows an alleged incident at...
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Ferncourt High School’s Gail Chin and Latrell Wright, who emerged as the St Ann 4-H Champion Girl and Boy during the St Ann 4-H Clubs Annual Parish Achievement Day and Exposition 2025, held at Marcus Garvey Technical High School on Thursday, March 27.

4-H Clubs vital training ground for youth

Marcus Garvey Technical High School in St Ann was abuzz with activities as it hosted the St Ann 4-H Clubs Annual Parish Achievement Day and Exposition 2025 last week. Among the schools that participated were Inverness Primary and Infant, Brown’s...
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Tourism minister describes launch of TEA as transformative

Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett says the Tourism Entertainment Academy (TEA) will not only redefine the island’s tourism landscape, but is also a transformative initiative aimed at harnessing the vibrant power of Jamaican entertainment....
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Jamaican discus ace, Fedrick Dacres.

CHANGING TACK

JAMAICAN ACE discus thrower Fedrick Dacres said he is trialing a new approach to his training programme this season in a bid to remain healthy and in top shape following several injury concerns last year. “This year is just to stay healthy. That...
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Reynolds eyes Chapelton survival

AFTER EARNING a point against Waterhouse on Monday in the Wray and Nephew-sponsored Jamaica Premier League (JPL), Chapelton Maroons head coach Vassell Reynolds is targeting survival for the club entrenched in a fierce relegation battle. With just...
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JN Bank UK losses accumulate to £43m

JN Bank UK has accumulated more than £43 million in losses over five years, according to UK Companies House filings. The bank, which launched into business in late 2020, during the advent year of the pandemic, was sold last year to Step One Money...
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Co-operatives heading to Chelsea as Guardian makes plans for Musgrave property

The Department of Cooperatives and Friendly Societies, DCFS, has recently relocated from property it occupied at 2 Musgrave Road in Kingston, adjacent to Guardian Life, which signalled it intends to develop the property at some point. The DCFS is...
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Meet Sara-Dee Palmer, Miss Supranational Jamaica 2025

During her reign as Miss Supranational Jamaica 2025, Sara-Dee Palmer is on a mission to increase support for the female-focused beauty competition and encourage more young women to participate. The competition has been held in Jamaica since 2009,...
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‘Snow White’ – Rachel Zegler shines as a true Disney princess

Like the seven dwarves toiling away deep into the earth, Disney seems content to continue mining its impressive library of classics for all they’re worth. At one time the live action remakes of beloved animated films was a recipe for surefire...
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (right) and Suriname's President Chandrikapersad Santokhi at a joint press conference in Paramaribo, Suriname, on Thursday, March 27.

Editorial | Targeting US investment

It is not clear whether the private sector had a seat at the table when Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, visited Jamaica last week, or what bearing they might have had on Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ discussion with him. Either way,...
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Elizabeth Morgan | Trump tariffs – What April 2 could portend

CONCERNS ABOUT Donald Trump’s tariff proposals have been expressed in this column repeatedly since September 2024, when the then presidential candidate floated his tariff proposals. Today, President Trump, from the White House Rose Garden, will be...
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Letter of the Day | Let’s support law enforcement to bring murders down

THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has long been burdened by an unacceptably high murder rate, a crisis that threatens our national security, economic growth, and social stability. However, as we move through 2025, we have a critical opportunity to unite...
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Gov’t should do more to help ordinary J’cans own homes

THE EDITOR, Madam: Currently I am a public sector worker in this lovely country of Jamaica. I have worked for the Government since I was approximately 18 years old. Sadly, in recent times, it has become hopeless for someone of my age and status....
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Palestinians receive bags of flour and other humanitarian aid distributed by UNRWA, the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees in Jabaliya, Gaza Strip, yesterday.

UN agency closes its remaining Gaza bakeries

DEIR AL-BALAH (AP): The UN food agency is closing all of its bakeries in the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday, as supplies dwindle after Israel sealed off the territory from all imports nearly a month ago. Israel, which later resumed its...
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PM Gonsalves to lead ruling party into general election

KINGSTOWN (CMC): The ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP) celebrated its 24th anniversary in office over the last weekend with Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves using the occasion to urge supporters to ensure that the party wins a sixth consecutive term...
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Heal your nerves and anxiety

ANXIETY DISORDERS can be distressing and debilitating. They may contribute to loss of educational and employment opportunities, and difficulties in family and social relationships. Recovery is possible with the appropriate treatment, such as...
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Talk About It app is here for you!

IN TODAY’S fast-paced world, the need for accessible, secure, and reliable counselling services has never been greater. People from all walks of life face challenges, whether it’s stress, anxiety, relationships, career concerns, finance, health or...
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Whitney deLisser-Fausnaught poses with one of the horses, Queen..

Whitney deLisser-Fausnaught nurtures youth through dance, horseback riding

WESTERN BUREAU RETURNING RESIDENT Whitney deLisser-Fausnaught has been busy focusing her energy in helping the youth in western Jamaica through her lifelong dream of a dance studio and teaching horseback riding. The 33-year-old, mother of two, is...

Something Extra | Wednesday

Blueprint Events’ The Art of Event Design conference, held last Tuesday at AC Hotel, brought together industry leaders to explore the theme ‘Crafting Experiences, Elevating Impact’. The session delved into the intersection of creativity, strategy,...
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