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Barnett Street lock-up escapee fatally shot during police operation to capture him

Tyrese Brown, one of the men who escaped from the Barnett Street Police Station in St James last week, was fatally shot by the police in Trelawny on Thursday during an operation to apprehend him. The head of the Trelawny police, Superintendent...
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International students urged to return to US campuses before Trump inauguration

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A growing number of US colleges and universities are advising international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated, over concerns that he might impose travel bans like he did...
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The entrance to the Immaculate Conception High School on Constant Spring Road in St Andrew.

‘Sick and twisted’

A nude photo mistakenly sent to her mother in October was how the parents of an Immaculate Conception High School student say they found out that a male teacher at the all-girls’ institution was allegedly sexually involved with their 14-year-old...
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JamaicaEye going blind

WESTERN BUREAU: National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has revealed that the JamaicaEye surveillance network is now in shambles, owing to a shortage of personnel to maintain the system, causing several cameras to fail. Launched in March 2018 in...
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The festive meals of Christmas remain a stronghold in Jamaican households, but the deep family unity, a hallmark of the holiday back on the island, has diminished over time.

Families strive to keep dying traditions alive

With Christmas just days away, Jamaicans in the United States Diaspora are gearing up for the holiday, holding on to some cherished Jamaican traditions while others are either lost or diluted. The festive meals of Christmas remain a stronghold in...
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Chain of Hope mends 15 little hearts in the Middle East

In its ongoing effort to help children in need, international charity organisation Chain of Hope led a recent surgical mission to the Middle East. There, the medical volunteer team, led by volunteer surgeon Dr Mark Turrentine, helped 15 children...
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Sunshine Girls goal shooter  Romelda Aiken-George (right) grabs a pass just ahead of England Roses goal defence, Funmi Fadoju, during Game Three of the Horizon Netball Series at the National Indoor Sports Centre on Monday, November 25.

NJ delighted with Sunshine Girls’ rise in global rankings

JAMAICA’s Sunshine Girls will close out 2024 in third place after rising one place in the latest World Netball global rankings. They moved ahead of the England Roses who are now listed at fourth. This move comes on the heels of Jamaica’s recent 2-...
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Inez Turner to be inducted into CIAA Hall of Fame

Former national middle-distance athlete - and now, coach - Inez Turner has been selected to be inducted into the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) 2025 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame Class. Set to be inducted in February next year...
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The NHT on Park Boulevard, New Kingston, St Andrew, one of the sites earmarked for solar installation.

NHT embarking on solar drive to slash $287-million light bill

The National Housing Trust (NHT) aims to reduce its energy costs by $287 million by installing solar panels at 10 locations. The initiative is part of the government’s push for sustainable development. The figure comes from adding the annual energy...
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Ja earns J$25 billion for Massy

Gas acquisitions led the Jamaica operations of Massy to increase its revenue by one third in the last financial year. The purchases pushed year on year revenue to J$25 billion (US$160 million). Massy, which already has gas operations on the island...
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Banton says he is committed to elevating reggae music to the place it deserves to be, where younger artistes can take a page from the musical book.

5 Questions With Buju Banton

Buju Banton, a titan in reggae and dancehall, has shaped Jamaican music for over three decades with his powerful voice and thought-provoking lyrics. The ‘Gargamel’ burst onto the musical scene in the early ‘90s with hits like Bogle and Big It Up....
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Tom Cruise receives top US Navy honour for military roles

LONDON (AP): The world’s most famous fictional Top Gun is now a decorated naval hero. Tom Cruise was awarded the US Navy’s top civilian honour on Tuesday for “outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps” with Top Gun and other films...
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Editorial | Marley, Miss Lou and more

The debate has receded since the October hubbub over the categories of honour that should be bestowed on the late Jamaican cultural icons, Bob Marley and Louise Bennett-Coverley, ‘Miss Lou’. Both are now members of the Order of Merit (OM), which is...
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Peter Espeut | Proposed constitutional dictatorship

Those who study the history of any country recognise that certain events are turning points, taking the country in a different direction, whether for good or bad. In Jamaica’s case, over the last 200 years we can identify five major turning points...
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Letter of the Day | Introduce food inspection disclosure systems

THE EDITOR, Madam: The United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that food service establishments account for approximately 60 per cent of food-borne disease outbreaks. With food demand projected to rise by 70 per cent by...
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Consider do-not-resuscitate order

THE EDITOR, Madam: This time of the year our minds and thoughts are focused on Christmas festivities. However, in the midst of life the unexpected can occur and we must always be mindful of this. Undoubtedly, healthcare is expensive in countries...
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New United States citizens wave American flags during a naturalisation ceremony during halftime at an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New York Jets on December 15.

Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years

AP: Immigration in 2024 drove US population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, the US Census Bureau said Thursday. The one per cent growth rate this year was the highest it has been since 2001, and...
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Israel and Hamas appear close to ceasefire deal

CAIRO (AP): Israel and Hamas appear closer than they have been in months to agreeing to a ceasefire that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of people held hostage there. But the sides have come close before, only to have...
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The power of peplum: green leather just got better with enticing cutouts, a superheroine caped sleeves and a peplum-inspired waistline.

EtAl unveils lux holiday looks with Noir Elegance

With the arrival of December, it’s time to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new in style. EtAl is ushering in the festive season with a touch of magic, unveiling its latest collection, Noir Elegance – a Christmas reverie that brings vibrant...

Something Extra | Friday

On Sunday, members of the legal fraternity gathered inside the Grand Jamaica Suite at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston for the Jamaica Bar Association Annual Bar Awards Luncheon where three stalwart members – Olubanke Adenike Carol Aina,...
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