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Gas prices up, diesel down this week
Motorists will pay more for gas when they go to the pumps on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move up by $2.59 to sell for $177.26 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $2.60 to sell for $183....
CommentsWater supply restrictions to be implemented in the Corporate Area
Customers of the National Water Commission (NWC) served by the Constant Spring facility in St Andrew are being advised to prepare for water supply regulations come Monday. The NWC says while it has sought to keep 24/7 operations at its...
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Mourning a hero
WESTERN BUREAU: A pall of grief hung over the south Trelawny community of Litchfield on Tuesday, as loved ones of slain Constable Ricardo Fairclough struggled to cope with his murder. Fairclough, who was assigned to the St Ann Divisional...
CommentsShowdown at Calabar Premium
Trouble is brewing at Calabar High in St Andrew, where at least two stakeholder groups are expressing strong opposition to any attempt by the institution’s board to confirm Acting Principal Sian Wilson in the position. In a four-page letter...
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Speaker praised Curtis’ dedication to duty a day after reprimand letter went public
“HER STRONG work ethic, sound organisational skills and keen attention to detail saw her being elevated to the position of clerk to the Houses in 2021, and since that time she has commendably led her staff in providing the necessary procedural and...
CommentsCurtis ‘overwhelmed’ by visit from Charleses
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Pearnel Charles Sr sprung a surprise visit on former Clerk to the Houses Valrie Curtis days before her retirement at Gordon House in Kingston. Curtis became Clerk to the Houses while Charles was the...
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Too long of a wait
PATIENCE IS running out for track and field interests with uncertainty surrounding whether or not the Montego Bay Sports Complex will be ready for Western Relays in 2025. Speaking with The Gleaner, Ray Harvey, chairman of Western Relays organising...
CommentsLyles et al set to make Grand Prix epic – Mills
CHAIRMAN OF the Racers Grand Prix organising committee and acclaimed track and field coach, Glen Mills, is anticipating an epic Racers Grand Prix thanks to the stars already confirmed. Mills revealed several athletes who will be competing at the...
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Two more credit unions to merge Premium
Two of Jamaica’s medium-sized credit unions are awaiting the green light from their membership in the proposed merger of Gateway Co-operative Credit Union with EduCom Co-operative Credit Union. The first of two special general meetings is...
CommentsConfidence flat amid rising concerns over income and crime
The consumer and business confidence indices for the first quarter of 2024 were flat relative to the previous quarter, weighed down by concerns about crime and spending power. Consumer confidence stayed level at 174.7 points, while business...
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‘A big blow!’
Effective April 1, entertainers from around the world will have to pay more than double in visa fees after the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) instituted a 250 per cent increase for global musicians hoping to perform in...
CommentsFan frenzy for Buju Banton on Love and Harmony Cruise
On Day Four of the Love and Harmony Cruise, while fans readied themselves to wave their flags with Soca Powerhouse Alison Hinds, Harmonisers were treated to a special surprise form the Gargamel himself, Buju Banton. Announced with barely 20...
CommentsLetter of the Day | More posing than actual work
THE EDITOR, Madam: ‘Pose’ – the most appropriate word to use when describing cricket in Jamaica. From our government to our board, we are seeing the occurrence of more posing than actual work. With the embarrassing departure of the Jamaica...
CommentsVegan is best
THE EDITOR, Madam: The discovery of bird flu on dairy farms in several states in the US is just another reason why humans should opt for vegan milk instead of cow’s milk. No one wants to support cruelty to animals or contribute to the climate...
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Venezuela closes embassy in Ecuador to protest raid on Mexican embassy
MEXICO CITY (AP): Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered the closure of his country’s embassy and consulates in Ecuador on Tuesday in solidarity with Mexico in its protest over a raid by Ecuadorian authorities on the Mexican Embassy in Quito...
CommentsFormer leader Liz Truss backs Trump, blames others for her ouster after 49 days
LONDON (AP): During her 49 days as Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister, Liz Truss sparked mayhem on the financial markets and turmoil within her Conservative Party. Now she is speaking up, and her message is: It wasn’t me. In interviews and a...
Comments- Court rules against a Muslim girl who wanted to pray at a school known for strict rules
- Judge awards $23.5 million to undercover St Louis officer beaten by colleagues during protest
- Parents of babies who died at hospital sue authorities
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport
Identifying alternative cancer treatment methods
Cancer is a health problem responsible for one in six deaths worldwide. In 2020, there was an estimated 19.3 million new cancer cases, and about 10 million cancer deaths globally. Cancer is a very complicated sequence of events, progressing...
CommentsMedicinal properties of the breadfruit
Breadfruit ( Artocarpus altilis) is the fruit of the breadfruit tree, though it is often referred to as a vegetable when consumed before it is fully ripe. It comes from the same family as jackfruit and mulberry. Similar to bananas and plantains,...
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Carlington Sinclair finds joy transforming lives as a personal trainer
As a seasoned athlete, Carlington Sinclair went from playing football to doing field events like javelin, shot put and discus at the championship level. After receiving a scholarship to attend the University for Technology (UTech), he studied...
Something Extra | Wednesday
Over the weekend, Hollywood glamour and scientific brilliance merged at the 10th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony. Known as the ‘Oscars of Science’, the event honoured scientists behind major discoveries, with celebrities gracing the occasion to...
Editorial | Hussen must apologise
Elizabeth Morgan | Jamaica’s production and export of citrus fruits