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Holness: PNP must not return to power, JLP to undertake voter awareness campaign
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) should not be allowed to control government again, and that a major information campaign targeting young Jamaicans will be pursued to boost that effort. "There are...
CommentsKingston airport fire impacting flights, passengers urged to contact airlines
PAC Kingston Airport Limited, the operator of Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, says flight operations are experiencing temporary delays arising from a fire this evening inside the Club Kingston area of the departure terminal....
Comments- More arrests, stolen vehicles recovered in C-TOC crack down on car-stealing ring
- JLP has earned a third term, says PM
- No injuries, terminal evacuated after fire at Kingston airport - AAJ
- Man who stabbed brother at St Catherine courthouse pleads guilty, psychiatric evaluation ordered
- PEP to proceed as scheduled at fire-damaged Leeds primary in St Elizabeth
‘Fewer than 800 murders’
WESTERN BUREAU: Buoyed by encouraging crime figures in the first quarter of the year, National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang is optimistic that Jamaica could close 2025 with fewer than 800 murders – a milestone not seen in recent history. “...
CommentsFire in VIP lounge at Norman Manley International Airport triggers evacuation
Emergency responders worked last night to secure the area after a fire broke out in the Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston. Audley Deidrick, president and CEO of the Airports Authority...
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GoodHeart | Jace Witter gives back to alma mater, builds on track success
Despite facing hardships as a child, growing up in a rural community with deaf and mute parents, Jace Witter, Jamaica’s under-20 gold medallist, is now on a mission to ensure that young athletes in need get the training resources he once lacked. As...
CommentsGoodHeart | Black Angel Foundation awards $1.4m in music scholarships
The Black Angel Foundation (BAF) awarded $1.4 million in music scholarships to six deserving Jamaican students at its ‘Riddimz of Love’ event. The recipients of the 2025-26 BAF music scholarships include Douglas Stewart Jr. from Mona Prep, Shailene...
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Big chance for JPL top scorer Brown
Arnett Gardens forward and Jamaica Premier League’s leading scorer, Warner Brown, heads a list of nine local players named to the Reggae Boyz squad for their two-way Gold Cup qualifying tie against St Vincent and Grenadines on March 21 and 25....
CommentsSeville, Parchment head final list of Jamaicans for Grand Slam Track
Seventeen Jamaicans, led by Paris Olympic Games finalists, sprinter Oblique Seville and hurdler Hansle Parchment, will be on show at the inaugural Michael Johnson Grand Slam Track series which kicks off April 4-6 at the National Stadium. “We’re...
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Berger makes aggressive move to deepen coatings market share
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited has invested $130 million in new infrastructure and machinery with the intention of growing share of the paint coatings market. With the commissioning of the new facility, Berger now has around 1.45 million litres of...
CommentsScotia Group profit up one-third
Banking conglomerate Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, SGJ, achieved net profit of $4.1 billion for its first quarter ending January 2025, up 34.5 per cent year-on-year. The operator of Jamaica’s No. 2 commercial bank continues its trajectory towards...
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‘A recognition to every artiste who shaped our culture’
Jamaican music stands as a global force, and few have contributed to its power and influence quite like Buju Banton and Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor. In recognition of their extraordinary impact on reggae and dancehall, they were honoured with the...
CommentsFamily, friends honour Angie Stone at memorial
AUSTELL, GEORGIA. (AP): A memorial service was under way Friday near Atlanta for Grammy-nominated R...
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Letter of the Day | Fathers have rights too
THE EDITOR, Madam: For decades, men have lamented that the family court in this country favours women and mothers, often at the expense of fathers’ rights. Legal professionals and those invested in preserving the integrity of the court will...
CommentsRevive Jamaica Railway Corporation
THE EDITOR, Madam: The discontinuation of Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) service from Spanish Town to Linstead for school children is another melancholy chapter in the extensive and chequered history of railway transportation in Jamaica. What...
CommentsUN: Sudan war is world’s worst humanitarian crisis
UNITED NATIONS (AP): The war in Sudan has created the world’s largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis with over 30 million people needing aid this year, 16 million of them children trying to survive in dire conditions, the head of the UN...
CommentsPM John Briceño sworn into office for second consecutive term
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC): Prime Minister John Briceño has been sworn into office for a second consecutive five-year term after his ruling People’s United Party (PUP) won Wednesday’s general election, winning 26 out of the 31 seats in the Parliament...
CommentsLatoya Williams brightens hearts and homes with nature
Latoya Williams discovered her love for plants a few years ago, and with gardening being one of the world’s most popular hobbies, she knew she was on to something special. What she didn’t expect was that her journey as a ‘succulent mom’ would...
Something Extra | Friday
Sagicor Group marked International Women’s Day in style with a special Sushi and Stilettos celebration hosted at Mystic Thai. Bringing together elegance, empowerment, and appreciation, Sagicor welcomed some of their valued clients to join in the...
Editorial | Car bond and public transport
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