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Ballerinas turn one of Kenya’s largest slums into stage for Christmas show
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — With perfect pirouettes and plies, dozens of young ballet dancers gracefully moved between the makeshift iron houses of one of Africa's largest urban slums, spreading Christmas spirit. Hundreds of residents in...
CommentsSt Elizabeth mechanic charged for stealing $500,000 from house
A St Elizabeth mechanic has been charged for breaking into a house and stealing $500,000. Charged with house break-in and larceny is 26-year-old Marlon Reid, otherwise called 'Nerd', of Pepper district. According to the police, about 5:21 p...
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Immigration Corner | Can I file for VAWA?
Good day Mrs. Walker-Huntington: I have been married for almost two years been together for three and had a baby seven months ago. My husband started the filing process but stopped due to him cheating on me. The documents are currently at NVC. I am...
CommentsGrowth & Jobs | Eco-economies driving Jamaica’s journey towards a sustainable future - Samuda
Jamaica is on a transformative journey towards a sustainable future marked by development of the blue and green economies, leveraging the island’s rich marine resources and natural landscapes, says Matthew Samuda, minister without portfolio in the...
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Wemby at The Garden. LeBron vs Steph. The NBA’s Christmas Day lineup, as always, has star power
MIAMI, Florida (AP): LeBron James made his Christmas debut in 2003. Victor Wembanyama was born 10 days later. That’s right: James has been featured on the NBA’s big day for longer than Wembanyama has been alive. And today — when the league...
CommentsIndia Women wrap up ODI series with big win over WI
VADODARA, India (CMC): Harleen Deol cracked her maiden international century and India Women put together yet another masterful showing to once again roll over the West Indies Women, this time by 115 runs, to wrap up the One Day International (...
CommentsFake AI reviews for Christmas
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow people to efficiently produce novel and detailed online reviews with almost no work has put merchants, service providers and consumers in uncharted territory, watchdog groups and...
CommentsFirst Rock buys $1.6B stake in Cayman complex
In a deal worth $1.6 billion, First Rock Real Estate Investments has acquired a stake in a commercial complex in the Cayman Islands. It’s the largest transaction in that territory for the Jamaica-based group. The company secured a majority stake...
CommentsJ'can Christmas short film 'Time Heals', a holiday miracle
The landscape of Jamaican short films has evolved to encompass a gamut of different genres, including horror, romance, and even fantasy. Yet despite Christmas movies being their own genre, there’s a severe lack of holiday cheer in the catalogue of...
CommentsPianist ‘breathes new life’ into favourite Christmas carol
Away in a Manger, a song which tells of the lowly birth of Jesus, as chronicled in the Holy Bible, is one of the all-time favourite Christmas carols sung around the world during the Yuletide season. There’s something about Away in a Manger that...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Emotional intelligence necessary for compassionate patient care
THE EDITOR, Madam: Health and Wellness Minister Christopher Tufton’s renewed call for more compassionate care in the public health sector should be supported. However, if our nurses and doctors do not receive ongoing training and support in...
CommentsIs prophecy and predestination the same?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Some people reading the Bible would misguidedly link scriptures such as 2 Timothy 3:1-3 to a direct cause. It speaks of a negative rise in self-love and an unhealthy love of money, and mentions an upsurge in boastfulness...
CommentsSanta braves the sticky heat of the Amazon jungle to bring gifts to children in village
CATALAO, Brazil (AP): Santa Claus braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to children in a village near the Brazilian city of Manaus. The visit was arranged by Amigos do Papai Noel, a Brazilian...
CommentsIn the ruins of a bombed-out church in Lebanon, there’s now a tiny Christmas tree
DARDGHAYA, Lebanon (AP):A Christmas tree stands among the fallen stones of what remains of St. George Melkite Catholic Church in southern Lebanon. Once a vibrant community centre, the 18th-century church is in ruins after an Israeli airstrike in...
CommentsGood nutrition during the holidays
CHRISTMAS IS just one day, right? One day of eating all the delicious foods, even overeating them, is not going to harm your heart. However, most of us have spent the whole year overeating, and Christmas is not just one day when you think about the...
CommentsFinding fun during the Christmas season: A guide for senior citizens
THE CHRISTMAS season is often seen as a time of joy and celebration, but for many senior citizens, it can also be a time of loneliness and isolation. With family and friends busy with their own commitments, some seniors may feel left out or...
CommentsSomething Extra | Wednesday
Joining in on the season’s festivities, Cemex/Caribbean Cement Company Limited spread Christmas cheer with their end-of-year holiday party, 'Night at the Fair'. Held at the Jamaica Pegasus, staff and specially invited guests gathered for a night of...
How to relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday
We’re all familiar with the pressures—social obligations, family disagreements, political differences, and financial concerns—and the wish to stay joyful and generous throughout it all. So, here’s a gentle reminder on how to let go of...
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