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Children among at least 22 dead in amusement park fire in India, police say

NEW DELHI (AP) — A massive fire broke out Saturday at an amusement park in Gujarat state in western India, killing at least 22 people, including several children, police said. The fire erupted at the park in the city of Rajkot in Gujarat...
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Anatomy of a fraud scheme Premium

Fraudulent contracts, crooked invoicing and underhand cheque cashing were at the heart of a two-year multimillion-dollar raid of public funds by former National Energy Solutions Limited (NESoL) official Lawrence Pommels. Pommels used the...
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Controversial cleric’s last ride

Last week’s coroner’s inquest ruling that controversial religious leader Kevin Smith died by suicide has drawn a stinging rebuke from criminal defence attorney Valerie Neita-Robertson, King’s Counsel, who represents Smith’s estate and is...
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 Vanessa Ledesma, CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.

MICE to drive more tourism revenue to Jamaica

WESTERN BUREAU: Highlighted as a pivotal moment in this year’s just-concluded Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) was the unveiling of the Caribbean Meetings, Incentives and Exhibitions (MICE) Exchange, which drew the attention of 13 planners,...
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Our strongest asset is our people, Bartlett tells Caribbean Travel Marketplace

The audience, which included tourism stakeholders and media practitioners from all over the world, listened in rapt attention as Jamaica’s tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, talked about the state of tourism in Jamaica. This was during the Jamaica...
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From left: West Indies captain Brandon King, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, and Fabian Allen celebrate the wicket of South Africa’s Quinton de Kock during the second T20 International between the teams at Sabina Park yesterday.

Chase inspires Windies series win

IN A pulsating encounter at Sabina Park, the West Indies, on the back of a man-of-the-match performance from all-rounder Roston Chase, secured a workmanlike victory over South Africa in the T20 International series, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in...
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Richardson sublime, Thompson Herah not so much

AN EXPECTED mega Women’s 100 metres clash at yesterday’s Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, between Olympic champion Elaine Thompson Herah of Jamaica and world champion Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States turned into a mismatch with the latter...
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CIBC Caribbean headquarters in Barbados.

CIBC Caribbean ploughing US$30m into Jamaica operation

CIBC Caribbean will close its Bahamas call centre and relocate the one in Jamaica to Kingston amid plans to reshape all its call centre operations into a “digital branch”. The banking group also reported on Friday that it will be deploying another...
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Bondholders want percolated interest on Specialty Coffee bond Premium

Specialty Coffee Company bond met with the JCSD in the past week to discuss their demands ahead of a vote to extend a bond issued by the coffee investment company, an entity connected to businessman Michael Lee-Chin. “The trustee received a request...
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Joe Higgs a legacy not to be forgotten

Lloyd ‘Bread’ McDonald of legendary reggae group, Wailing Souls, has hailed pioneer Joe Gibbs as a mentor and teacher who gave selflessly to the youth of Trench Town and emphasises that his legacy should never be forgotten. “Joe taught us all about...
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New Jamaican film to make debut at Toronto’s Black and Diversity Film Festival

After the riveting success of the Bob Marley biopic, the local film industry is already seeking the next viable project that will highlight the island’s unique cultural heritage. That project may well be the film Behind Closed Doors, the brainchild...
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Mark Golding, leader of the Opposition and president of the People's National Party, with Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, member of the Constitutional Reform Committee Member, during a press conference held at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition on Wes

Editorial | Passports, privacy confidence

Technology Minister Daryl Vaz’s revelation of Mark Golding’s travel of documents again brings to the fore the question of the level of personal privacy public officials should legitimately expect to enjoy, as well as the potential of...
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To thine own self be true

The following is a contribution from Government Minister Daryl Vaz on the matter of Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s British citizenship and position on constitutional reform. In 2022 Mark Golding ended his Emancipation Day message by stating...
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US extends condolences to families of US citizens killed by gangs in Haiti

CMC: The Biden administration late Friday extended “deepest condolences” to the families of the two US citizens killed by gangs in Haiti. “On behalf of the President, our Ambassador in Haiti is in touch with the families who we know are...
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Sunak betting that calmer economic conditions will get him re-elected

LONDON (AP) British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led. That’s why his gamble to call a United Kingdom (UK) general election for July 4 has come as such a surprise. Those personal traits were supposed to...
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In this April 21, 2017 file photo, Volkswagen Beetles are displayed during the annual gathering of the “Beetle club” in Yakum, central Israel.

​POEMS

Awakening Awakened by a conscientious-conflict The Frankenstein Monster within, rebels against me Gnawing off quickly the wrangles, setting itself free. Incited in a frenzied faceoff...
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Barney’s Flower and Hummingbird Garden

Nestled in the lush embrace of Negril’s West End, Barney’s Flower and Hummingbird Garden isn’t just a tourist attraction, it’s a testament to the restorative power of nature and the enduring spirit of Jamaican hospitality. Its story stretches back...
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Power at a Glance: The enlarged air intake on the 2024 Porsche Panamera hints at the power housed within.

The 2024 Porsche Panamera: Evolving Grace and Power

The Porsche Panamera has come a long way since its debut in 2009. Initially, the sleek silhouette challenged the brand’s association with the iconic 911. However, much like the 944, the Panamera has matured into its own, carving a unique niche in...
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Classic cars take over Constant Spring

Automotive rumbled into Super Value Town Centre on Constant Spring Road last Sunday to see what the fuss was about. The Jamaica Classic Car Club (JCCC) hosted its lively social event, showcasing over 70 gleaming classics that left onlookers...
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Though this real estate alternative is out-of-the-box, it comes with all the luxuries of a typical home.

New hope for homebuyers

Amid the dread of the current real estate blackhole that young Jamaicans are attempting to manoeuvre, Duane Marzouca Equipment Co Limited is positioning themselves as a port in the storm for protective new home owners. Through partnership with an...

Something Extra | Saturday

On Thursday, while the rest of the island was engaged in their annual labours, Fontana Pharmacy brought together the staff from all seven of their stores to honour them for their dedicated service. The celebration took place at The Jamaica Pegasus...
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Representational image of a family.

Glen Tucker | Policing the parents

About seven months ago, the first item on the evening television news had to do with the addition of recruits to the ranks of the police force. Minister in charge Horace Chang also promised that there would be more recruits coming soon. The...
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Imani Tafari-Ama | Fulbright: Proposing peace in a warring world

Nine months ago, I joined 34 colleagues who had embarked on the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) journey. This Fellowship enables scholars to assume duties in various universities in the United States of America (USA). I was hosted by the...
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