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Over 100 pounds of compressed ganja seized in St Mary, four arrested
Three men and a woman were on Thursday arrested by the police in St Mary arising from the seizure of over 100 pounds of compressed ganja. They are being held on reasonable suspicion of breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act. The police report that...
CommentsJa among 50 countries for new Biden administration partnership to stifle future pandemics
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration will help 50 countries, including Jamaica, identify and respond to infectious diseases, with the goal of preventing pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreak that suddenly ...
Comments- Portmore gas station worker charged over fraud freed after paying back money
- Constitutional Court ruling does not affect decisions made by DPP while in office, says attorney
- Gov’t to appeal constitutional ruling against tenure of DPP
- Regional police association condemns attacks on Jamaican cops
- Body of man with gunshot wounds found in zinc shack in Bog Walk
SCHOOLERS BRAWL
A love triangle is the alleged cause of the latest flare-up of violence among some Corporate Area schools, resulting in at least three students sustaining injuries and one institution closing its doors out of fear for those under its care....
CommentsCalabar Old Boys suspend mentorship programme
THE CALABAR Old Boys’ Association (COBA) has suspended its long-standing mentorship programme at the Red Hills Road-based institution, citing “long-standing unresolved matters” with the board and administration. The executive of COBA said as a...
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Prosecution in man’s 2007 cocaine case to justify continuation 17 years later
Christopher Thomas/Gleaner Writer WESTERN BUREAU: THE ST JAMES Parish Court is expected to hear on Friday whether the prosecution in the case of Mickey Miller, who is before the court on cocaine charges stemming back to 2007 when he was first...
CommentsWell-known Ja-born, Bronx accountant dies
Well-known Jamaica-born Bronx-based accountant, Alfred Simms, has died at the age of 78 years. Simms, who succumbed on April 5 after a long illness, was one of the founding members of the Arnett Gardens Football Club. He was part of the management...
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Waite: Tivoli can win JPL title
After finishing 12th in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) last season, with just five wins and 22 points, no one expected Tivoli Gardens to have the turnaround they are having this campaign. However, under former Arnett Gardens coach Jerome Waite...
CommentsRicketts aiming for 2026 World Cup and beyond
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president Michael Ricketts says the federation is not only aiming for automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but will be working on plans to ensure the nation is competitive in the following World Cup...
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Evergo Jamaica going clean with renewable energy EV charging hubs Premium
With plans to grow to 200 or more electric vehicle charging ports, Evergo Jamaica is aiming to introduce a new charging network to the market, branded as Evergo Connect, but there are regulatory issues that need to be clarified regarding the...
CommentsGK Investments takes bigger stake in Spur Tree Spices Premium
GK Investments Limited, a member of the GraceKennedy food and financial services conglomerate, has increased its shareholding in Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Limited to one-fifth, positioning it as the second-largest owner of the spice maker, based on...
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5 Questions with Stalk Ashley
Small in stature but with a voice that packs a punch is Stalk Ashley. The dancehall artiste entered the scene in 2019 with her fast-becoming classic anthem Young and has been making waves ever since with sweet vocals delivering raunchy lyrics over...
CommentsReggae Sumfest promises more than its main show nights
Since announcing the inclusion of the Appleton Estate Rum Festival in partnership with Blitz, organisers of Reggae Sumfest have been making a great effort to ensure patrons know that the event has more to offer than just two main show nights. CEO...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Tackle Jamaica’s population decline
THE EDITOR Madam: Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ recent warning about population collapse in Greece serves as a poignant reminder of the urgency of addressing this issue before it becomes irreversible. Just as Greece is grappling...
CommentsThink before sharing things on social media
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a video circulating online showing social media persona Quite Perry and two social media allies rating carnival costumes. The focus was on women’s costumes, and they were good and bad. It was the laughter which incited...
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US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela
MIAMI (AP): The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro’s attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the US eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading...
CommentsGuyanese nationals shot and killed
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC): Suriname police are continuing investigations this week into the execution-style murder of two Guyanese nationals, who were shot multiple times on Tuesday night. The men have since been identified as Jerimiah Smith and...
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Kristia Franklin ‘honoured’ by PM Youth Award nom
Kristia Franklin has a big engagement on the horizon. The influencer and entrepreneur has been nominated for a 2023 Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence in the category of new media and couldn’t be more honoured or excited. “I am...
Something Extra | Friday
The East Lawns of Devon House was the place to be on Wednesday evening as Pepsi unveiled their ‘New Beats, Same JamaICAN Flava’ campaign and new visual identity to Jamaica. Still featuring the brand’s signature blue, white, and red colours in a...
Editorial | NEPA’s new man
Peter Espeut | Obfuscation and sleight-of-mouth