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Manchester man in custody over death of landlord charged for two double murders
A Manchester man who is in custody for allegedly murdering his elderly landlord in July 2022 has been charged again, this time in relation to two cases of double murders, one of which involves his aunt. Manchester detectives laid the additional...
CommentsNew York taxi driver hits 6 pedestrians, 3 taken to hospital, police say
NEW YORK (AP) — A taxicab hit six pedestrians in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, police said, with three people — including a nine-year-old boy — transported to hospitals for their injuries. A New York Police Department...
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Kwanzaa is a celebration of freedom
Kwanzaa is a celebration of the African culture, commemorated in countries with large African descendant populations, such as the United States, Jamaica, France, Canada, and Brazil. Founded in 1966, the holiday, which serves as a nationwide...
CommentsPope Francis declares 2025 a Holy Year
VATICAN CITY (AP): Pope Francis on Tuesday formally inaugurated the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome, amid new security fears following a Christmas market attack in Germany....
CommentsByjeon Thomas aims high
Byjeon Thomas’ career took a remarkable twist that could yet realise his dream goal of advancing to the national level. The young coach, now holding the reins at Dunbeholden Football Club has faced setbacks to include never playing his much-loved...
CommentsGilbert staving off pressure while pushing Arnett towards goal
Coaching Arnett Gardens Football Club can get testy as times, especially when the results are not forthcoming. Xavier Gilbert is showing that he has the persona to handle the lofty expectations and the Trench Town team’s very demanding spectators...
CommentsFake AI reviews for Christmas
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow people to efficiently produce novel and detailed online reviews with almost no work has put merchants, service providers and consumers in uncharted territory, watchdog groups and...
CommentsFirst Rock buys $1.6B stake in Cayman complex
In a deal worth $1.6 billion, First Rock Real Estate Investments has acquired a stake in a commercial complex in the Cayman Islands. It’s the largest transaction in that territory for the Jamaica-based group. The company secured a majority stake...
CommentsWhat’s happening on the entertainment scene
Sting at Jamworld tonight Sting, ‘The Greatest One Night Reggae and Dancehall Show On Earth,’ takes place tonight at Jamworld Entertainment Centre in Portmore, St. Catherine. Approximately 31 artistes are confirmed to perform, among them Echo...
CommentsBoxing Day opening for Ellington’s ‘Bad Influence’
Luke Ellington, principal of Lukington Productions, says it’s all systems go as his latest comedy drama, Bad Influence, is set for a Boxing Day opening at Clarendon College, Chapelton, in the parish. The play moves to Colonel’s Cove in Morant Bay...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Murders and organised crimes out of control
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner reported on December 23 about the killing of Myanmar-born medical doctor in Savanna-la-Mar. This, again, is another savage murder of a medical doctor, who for many years served the residents of Westmoreland and,...
CommentsEmbrace meditation for peace and harmony
THE EDITOR, Madam: According to archaeologists, meditation dates back to 5,000 BC, and the practice has ties in ancient Egypt and China, Judaism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism. Estimates suggest that between 200 and 500 million people...
CommentsA history of the Panama Canal
PANAMA CITY (AP): Teddy Roosevelt once declared the Panama Canal “one of the feats to which the people of this republic will look back with the highest pride.” More than a century later, Donald Trump is threatening to take back the waterway for...
CommentsStampedes leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP): The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said on Sunday. The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew...
Comments- Legendary drug lord Fabio Ochoa walks free after 20 years in US prisons
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Something Extra | Thursday
On Sunday, New Kingston’s newest restaurant and lounge, One Park, opened its doors after days of testing and transforming the former Buzo Osteria Italiana space with its proprietors and lead chef, the Jamaica-born Craig Green. Showcasing their new...
Something Extra | Wednesday
Joining in on the season’s festivities, Cemex/Caribbean Cement Company Limited spread Christmas cheer with their end-of-year holiday party, 'Night at the Fair'. Held at the Jamaica Pegasus, staff and specially invited guests gathered for a night of...
Chef Volae Williams cooks up innovation, inspiration
For many, the kitchen is a space of necessity, a backdrop to daily routines. For Executive Chef Volae Williams, however, it is a sanctuary of transformation – a haven where he discovered his passion for the culinary arts. Growing up in Featherbed...
CommentsCheers to the holidays
Celebrate this holiday season with the rich flavours of Jamaican rum. Whether you’re crafting cocktails for a festive gathering or savouring its smooth, aged taste, Appleton Estate adds a touch of elegance to any occasion. Here are two cocktail...
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