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TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the US over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it's sold to another company, arguing that it relies on vaguely painting it as a threat to national security to get...
CommentsJCF says bomb threats at Corporate Area schools align with recent pattern in other jurisdictions
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it has taken note of a series of bomb threats directed at a number of high schools in the Corporate Area on Tuesday. It's understood that Kingston College and Campion College in the Corporate Area...
CommentsDefence 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...
CommentsMcCalla 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...
CommentsApple 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...
CommentsBelize 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...
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...
CommentsKey traits for workplace efficiency
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the fast-paced and competitive world, success hinges not only on technical prowess, but also on a diverse set of essential skills. These skills are the compass guiding professionals through the complexities of the workplace...
CommentsRussia 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...
CommentsAnswered 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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