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Firefighters extinguish fire from a tanker that exploded in Suleja, Nigeria, Saturday, January 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Arise News)

Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion kills at least 70 people, authorities say

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 70 people have died in north-central Nigeria after a gasoline tanker exploded, the country's emergency response agency said. The blast happened in the early hours of Saturday near the Suleja area of Niger state...
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JTB launches new brand campaign 'Contrasts'

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has partnered with American company, Accenture Song, to launch a new campaign dubbed 'Contrasts'. The new campaign follows a record-breaking year for Jamaica in 2024, in relation to the number of visitors arriving...
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Humiliating ‘error’

A police detective who was promoted to the rank of sergeant, then had it rescinded a day later, is fighting to get back her promotion. Already, Detective Constable Alecia Hutchinson has hired an attorney who has since written to Police Commissioner...
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‘Absolute nonsense’

Western Bureau: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has flatly rejected an assertion by Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis who, in a report tabled in Parliament this week, outlined concerns that the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) is...
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Toronto Transit Commission chair says budget will address safety, customer service

TORONTO: The chairperson of the board of Canada’s largest public transportation system says its 2025 operating and capital budget is a massive step in the right direction for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Jamaal Myers, who was elected the...
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No surprise

TORONTO: The Jamaican-Canadian community has expressed mixed reaction to the unfolding political situation in Canada which saw the surprise resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which was announced at a news conference at Rideau Cottage,...
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West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite (right) and his Pakistani counterpart Shan Masood pose with the Test series trophy in Multan, Pakistan, on Thursday.

Seales strikes early but Shakeel, Rizwan steady Pakistan

MULTAN, Pakistan (CMC): West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales snared three early wickets, but half centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan helped to rebuild Pakistan’s innings on the opening day of the first Test here at the Multan Cricket...
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Muschett’s Smythe clocks PB at Sprint Fest 100m

FIRST-YEAR Class One athlete Johan-Ramaldo Smythe of Muschett High was the standout performer at yesterday’s Sprint Fest 100 metres meet at GC College. Smythe ran a personal best (PB) 10.47 seconds to lower his previous best of 10.49 which he set...
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Milk mandate pitched as market driver for dairy

After languishing for decades, another effort is being made to bring back the dairy sector to its former glory, when Jamaica produced three times more milk. Industry players cite climate change and the need to import better breeds of dairy cattle...
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Frank James steps up as Wehby steps down at GK

In one month, Frank James will take over as Group CEO of GraceKennedy Limited, while Don Wehby heads into retirement. James, who currently heads up the food and financial serves conglomerate’s domestic food operations, promised continuity at the...
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Sean Paul tops the list with seven nominations.

IRAWMA reveals nominees: Sean Paul, YG Marley, Shenseea lead the pack

The nominees for the 42nd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) were revealed virtually on Wednesday. A total of 160 nominees were selected across 40 categories, with 10 special honourees also named. Sean Paul tops the list with...
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Reggae Genealogy to honour Inner Circle, Wayne Wonder, Donovan Germain

The second annual Reggae Genealogy music festival returns on Sunday, February 2 in South Florida, nodding to Reggae Month celebrations. Produced by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, this family-friendly showcase is expected to feature a rhythmic...
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The abandoned building, which was the former office of CISOCA on Ruthven Road, where books, documents and old station dairies were found.

Editorial | Scandal of CISOCA files

The scandal of old station diaries and other files strewn about the former offices of the police’s sex crime and child abuse unit is not primarily an issue of the constabulary’s negligence in complying with the Data Protection Act (DPA). Although...
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Tony Deyal | Who sweeter than whom?

Trinidad Calypsonian ‘Dougla’ (Cletus Ali) sang Man Nicer Than Woman, supposedly by a young man who preferred men to women. The chorus ended with, “The man start to bawl/ They eh got no woman in this world / Sweeter than man at all. / Just take out...
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Letter of the Day | Tourism needs solution-driven approaches

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to The Gleaner editorial of January 11, titled, ‘Tourism, John Byles and linkages’. First, I must applaud The Gleaner’s continued focus on tourism’s role in Jamaica’s economy and its integration into a...
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Freedom Street concert should be an annual affair

THE EDITOR, Madam: Freedom Street concert was clearly the greatest dancehall show ever to be organised in Jamaica’s history. It was the most expensive concert, and had the largest crowd turnout at the National Stadium. The question from many...
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People gather to light candles for Shabbat in Tel Aviv, Israel, yesterday after Israel’s security Cabinet recommended approval of a ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-mon

Security Cabinet recommends approval of Gaza ceasefire

JERUSALEM (AP): Israel’s security Cabinet recommended approval Friday of a Gaza ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with Hamas and release dozens of...
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Jagdeo says top cop on publicity stunt

GEORGETOWN (CMC): The Guyana government has dismissed a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit filed by the embattled Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus, as a desperate publicity stunt to grab headlines. “He will get the chance to do so in court...
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An excited Jordan Saunders (centre) meets Captain Louis Hunter (left) and First Officer Victor Dawkins.

GoodHeart | 18-y-o takes flight towards his dream of becoming a pilot

Eighteen-year-old Jordan Saunders is charting a course for the skies. Living at a children’s home in Portland, he has weathered significant challenges, but his passion for aviation fuels his determination to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot....

GoodHeart | Dr Barbara Carby named 2024 Stella Gregory Award recipient

The Soroptimist International Club of Jamaica Kingston (SIJK) has named disaster risk management expert Dr Barbara Carby as the 2024 recipient of the Stella Gregory Award for Excellence. The annual award honours an outstanding woman who has...
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