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Kevin Smith caused fatal crash to commit suicide, coroner's inquest rules
A coroner's inquest has cleared the cops who were transporting controversial pastor Kevin Smith, with the judge ruling that the clergyman caused the accident in a bit to commit suicide. Judge Carol Hughes handed down her decision today at...
CommentsWeather forecasters warn Pakistanis to stay indoors ahead of new heat wave
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Authorities in Pakistan on Tuesday urged people to stay indoors as the country is hit by an extreme heat wave that threatens to bring dangerously high temperatures and yet another round of glacial-driven floods. Pakistan'...
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- Portmore dedicates new municipal building to memory of late first mayor George Lee
- NEPA renews warning against capturing or harming crocodiles
- Talks to end teachers strike in Guyana hit stalemate
- Banana Board urges vigilance to prevent TR4 disease from entering Jamaica
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A former public official at a now shuttered government-owned company that was smeared by allegations of financial impropriety was sent to prison yesterday after he was convicted on corruption-related charges. Lawrence Pommels, a former acting...
CommentsPrivy Council proposal violates J’can Constitution – King’s Counsel
As debate on Jamaica’s final appellate court intensifies, its King’s Counsel Group has written to the registrar of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC), objecting to its proposed ‘review of merit’ rule, calling it a violation of the...
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Jimmy ‘Vagabond’ James passes at 84
LONDON: Jamaican entertainer extraordinaire Michael James, better known as Jimmy James of The Vagabonds fame, passed away in London last week after a short illness. According to his wife of many years, Paula James, Jimmy was admitted to Northwick...
CommentsClarendonians get on board to ‘know their numbers’
Clarendon residents have lauded the initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, which aims to bring essential health screenings and services to communities. The ‘Know Your Numbers’ and ‘Second Chance Smiles’ campaigns encourage...
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Williams: JPL final a massive learning experience
Sunday’s Jamaica Premier League (JPL) final between Mount Pleasant and Cavalier at the National Stadium, with an attendance of just under 20,000 spectators, was the biggest yet under the stewardship of the Professional Football Jamaica Limited (...
CommentsClubs call for better playing surface at Spanish Town Prison Oval
With the St Catherine Football Association (SCFA) Major League entering the semi-final stage, clubs have been calling for improvement in facilities at the Spanish Town Prison Oval. On Friday, Cedar Grove Estate FC defeated DB Basovak FC 4-0 in the...
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Iranian helicopter crash could reverberate around the Mideast
The helicopter crash in which Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials were killed is likely to reverberate across the Middle East, where Iran’s influence runs wide and deep. That’s because Iran has spent...
CommentsCarilend ownership shifts from VMIL to VM Financial Premium
The ownership of Carilend has shifted from VM Investments Limited to VM Financial Group. No details of the transaction were disclosed, but VM Investments referred to it as a ‘strategic sale’ of its 30 per cent stake in the online lending platform,...
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Philharmonic Orchestra of Jamaica concert a feast for eyes and ears
There was so much to see at the weekend concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra of Jamaica (POJ) that you could have enjoyed it even if you were deaf. I refer not only to the beauty of the venue, the grounds of The University of the West Indies, Mona...
CommentsSoundcheck, a new live-music experience in Kingston
The newest live music series in Kingston, Soundcheck, kicked off last Thursday at the Dubwise Café. The stage show, headed by event and content producer Carleene Samuels, is the first instalment of a monthly series featuring the hottest young...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Political polarisation retards national progress
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has a long history of political polarisation which has retarded the country’s progress and development. After more than six decades of political independence, we have been unable to unify our nation around policy...
CommentsConsensus is the key, even if it means compromise
THE EDITOR, Madam: I read the concerns raised by the Opposition on the Constitution Reform Committee’s (CRC) draft report. They are valid in my view. If we move away from the monarchy, we should not cling to the crown like a dependent, even if...
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Main international airport reopens
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP): Haiti’s main international airport reopened on Monday for the first time in nearly three months after relentless gang violence forced authorities to close it to all traffic in early March. The reopening of the Toussaint-...
CommentsA day of shame for Britain – Sunak
LONDON (AP): British authorities and the country’s public health service knowingly exposed tens of thousands of patients to deadly infections through contaminated blood and blood products, and hid the truth about the disaster for decades, an...
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Candace and Eric go from neighbours to nuptials
The poets often say that your next big love is sometimes right around the corner. Well, for Eric Charles, his big love was right next door. In 2018, a then 23-year-old Candace Martin moved to Kingston from Clarendon. Looking back at the moment,...
Something Extra | Tuesday
It was a night of good vibe and high energy at the kick-off event for Guinness Sounds of Greatness last Thursday. Now in its 16th year, the launch of the sound systems clash competition buzzed with its theme ‘Road to Greatness’. Social media...
CSA conference opens with critical discussions on industry challenges
THE CARIBBEAN Shipping Association (CSA) kicked off the 22nd annual Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon yesterday (May 20). Industry leaders and decision-makers from across the Caribbean maritime...
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CMA CGM KINGSTON CMA CGM SAMBHAR 21/05 CMA CGM TIGRIS 21/05 SEATRADE RED 21/05 ELBTRAVELLER 21/05 CMA CGM MAUPASSANT 21/05 SEABOARD SUN 22/05 HANSA SALZBURG 22/05 EXPRESS FRANCE 23/05 CMA CGM VENTANIA 24/05 ARIES 25/05 CONTSHIP LUV 25...
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Editorial | The Witter fix
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