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Three alleged members of Ants Posse Gang in Westmoreland killed in police operation
Three alleged members of the Ants Posse Gang were shot and killed during a confrontation with the police in Grange Hill, Westmoreland, on Wednesday morning, the Jamaica Constabulary Force says. It said the incident took place on Mint Road,...
CommentsTwo charged with gun offences over attack on Trelawny homeowner
Two men, who allegedly attempted to enter a man's house in Clarks Town have been charged with several offences, which include damaging a building with intent to commit murder. They are Denton Edwards, 35, otherwise known as 'Big Dreams' and '...
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Rotary Club of St Andrew honours two outstanding professionals
The Rotary Club of St Andrew recognised two exemplary professionals at the annual Orville Walker Vocational Service Awards, held on Tuesday at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. This prestigious award celebrates individuals who embody Rotary’s...
CommentsExcelsior Community College honours Town Clerk Robert Hill
Excelsior Community College recognised Robert Hill, Chief Executive Officer and Town Clerk of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, as a distinguished past student during its annual graduation ceremony (Class of 2024) held at the...
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Edwin Allen, St Jago again
DEFENDING GIRLS champions Edwin Allen and their male counterparts St Jago High dominated the second and final day of the Central Athletics Championships at G.C. Foster College, successfully retaining their titles. Edwin Allen’s girls secured...
CommentsDunbeholden keep winning
DUNBEHOLDEN LEAPFROGGED Tivoli Gardens into eighth position in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) after scoring a 1-0 win over Molynes United at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex yesterday. Dean Andre Thomas scored his fifth goal of the season to...
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Troubled EV maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection
Electric vehicle maker Nikola has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection months after saying that it would likely run out of cash early this year. Nikola was a hot start-up and rising star on Wall Street before becoming enmeshed in scandal and...
CommentsLee-Chin declares commitment to NCB ownership
Michael Lee-Chin remains in control of NCB Financial Group Limited, operator of Jamaica’s largest commercial bank, even as one of his companies sheds millions of shares and Cornerstone takes up a slot among the top owners. Lee-Chin is currently the...
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The Compound creates space for young musical talent
Tom Jones, the ‘singjay’ known as 1Panic – or just Panic to those close to him – is carving out space for aspiring musicians with The Compound, which marks its first anniversary on Tuesday, February 25. What started as casual jam sessions in his...
CommentsPrilly Hamilton made a profound contribution to Jamaican music – Grange
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has described Milton ‘Prilly’ Hamilton’s contribution to Jamaica’s music industry as profound. Hamilton, one of the founders of Third World Band, died in Florida on Monday at the...
CommentsLetter of the Day | February – Reggae or Black History Month?
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to express my thoughts on the observance of Black History Month and Reggae Month in Jamaica. While both celebrations are significant, it is evident that during February, the focus is predominantly on Reggae Month (...
CommentsCombating post-harvest waste with a supply chain approach
THE EDITOR, Madam: Post-harvest agricultural waste has been a major issue for Jamaica over the years. The issue of food wastage is not specific to Jamaica, but across the globe. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization,...
CommentsTrump living in a Russian-made ‘disinformation space’, says Zelenskyy
KYIV (AP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused US President Donald Trump on Wednesday of living in a Russian-made “disinformation space”, pointed comments that risked further souring relations with Washington as the American leader...
CommentsMystical beliefs fuel illegal big cat trade
NIOKOLO-KOBA NATIONAL PARK (AP): The morning sun slants through the canopy of Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba National Park as Sgt Abdou Diouf and his brigade of rangers march in single file, guns at the ready. They scan the brush for signs of poachers,...
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Something Extra | Thursday
Good food, good vibes, and plenty of good moves – GraceKennedy Foods Division Customer Mixer, Kingston edition, hit all the right notes as over 400 guests gathered at the formal gardens at Devon House on Sunday, to indulge in festivities. Kicking...
Jhanille Brooks’ ‘Metamorphosis’ explores practical tools for mental health
As conversations around mental health continue to gain momentum, Jhanille Brooks hopes to make a meaningful contribution with her new book, Metamorphosis. Through it, she aims to provide practical tools to help people navigate the emotional...

French, Cambodian flavours meet J’can vibes at EITS Brunch & Beats
Returning to Jamaica with Reggae Month at the top of the itinerary, Elora Marches had her husband, Jules Gazave, in tow. And, while the French nationals who run a thriving business as catering entrepreneurs back home in Europe are primarily here to...
CommentsDinner by Rosh delivers for Valentine’s
Entrepreneur Roshedo Williams has curated a special dinner option for those who don’t want to get their hands dirty this Valentine’s Day or are too busy to whip up a fantastic dinner. Williams’s Dinner by Rosh packages, orders for which end today,...
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Editorial | Constitution reset
David R. Salmon | Tariffs, food insecurity and Ja’s agriculture industry