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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton (second left), applauds at the reopening of the Thompson Town Health Centre in Clarendon on February 20, after it was renovated at a cost of $25 million. Others (from left) are Vice Chairman of the Sou

$25-million renovated health centre reopens in Thompson Town, Clarendon

Hundreds of residents of Thompson Town and surrounding communities in Clarendon are now receiving improved services at the renovated health centre, done at a cost of $25 million. The project was carried out under the Government’s Operation...
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Policewoman allegedly commits suicide in St Ann

The police are mourning the death of a policewoman who reportedly died by suicide this morning in St Ann. Constable Alsiania Flynch of St Ann allegedly shot herself in the head. Reports are that she visited the office of the Firearm Licensing...
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Sabrina Marshall, daughter of Janet Thompson.

‘SHOCKED’

WESTERN BUREAU: Sabrina Marshall expressed disappointment after Thursday’s sentencing of Delroy Rodney, the Westmoreland cabbie who pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of her mother and four other passengers in a 2023 traffic crash. Rodney was...
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Security forces kill 50 in 50 days

Adrian Frater/Gleaner Writer WESTERN BUREAU: While the police have not yet released the names of the three men killed in an alleged gun battle in Grange Hill, Westmoreland, early Wednesday morning, residents have identified them and linked them to...
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Access Financial Services IT Manager Daniel Bruce.

‘In their hands’

On the heels of an announcement that global tech giant Meta intends to make significant investments into artificial intelligence (AI)-powered humanoid robots, one local information technology (IT) professional is adding his voice to the call for...
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US-based Jamaican businesswoman reveals odyssey through horror, abuse

I Persist is Dr Patricia Smith’s latest book, capturing her odyssey through life-sapping abandonment by her mother into the arms of a cruel grand aunt who subjected her to daily trauma and abuse. Adding to her trauma was exploitation through...
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Sprint hurdler Rasheed Broadbell celebrates after his bronze medal run in  the men’s 110m hurdles final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

Broadbell wants to turn bronze into gold

PARIS OLYMPICS 110 metres hurdles bronze medallist Rasheed Broadbell is aiming to move further up the podium and take gold at this year’s World Athletics Championships scheduled for Tokyo, Japan in September. Already getting a taste of...
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Foreigners have keys to Sunday’s features

SUNDAY’s co-features - the BGLC-TOBA Millionaires Series at six and a half furlongs, Race 5, Series 2, and the one-mile Lloyd Lindbergh ‘Lindy’ Delapenha Memorial – will be dominated by foreigners aiming at top-class races this season. Champion...
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Dr Wayne Henry, director general of the Planning Institute of Jamaica.

PIOJ forecasts return to growth in March quarter

The Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ, expects the economy to grow in the March quarter but contract overall for the fiscal year. It comes as the planning agency reported a second consecutive quarter of decline of 1.8 per cent in the October-...
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Highway commuters pay record $13b in tolls to TransJamaican

Toll road operator TransJamaican Highway Limited racked up revenue of US$82.8 million ($13 billion) from Jamaican commuters traversing the Portmore-May Pen segments of Highway 2000 last year. The collections were up 10 per cent relative to year...
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Deno Crazy, known for his comedic flair, takes on a new role as host of Magnum Tonic Wine ‘Weh Yuh Know Bout Dancehall’, produced by Jussbuss TV.

5 Questions With Deno Crazy

Deno Crazy, a vibrant entertainer known for his comedic flair, is stepping into a new spotlight as the host of Magnum Tonic Wine Weh Yuh Know Bout Dancehall, produced by Jussbuss TV. From his early days as a social media comedian to making...
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Barrington Levy promises that One Drop concert will be ‘special’

On Saturday, legendary reggae singer Barrington Levy will lead an ‘A-list’ cast at Coveside Concerts’ first show for the 2025 season at Plantation Cove in St Ann. Appropriately titled One Drop, the showcase includes Gramps Morgan, Luciano, and...
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George Wright, member of parliament of Westmoreland Central.

Editorial | George Wright’s atonement no private matter

George Wright rarely speaks in his own voice or in his own defence. At least, not audibly so, or in public. He has continued in that fashion. When questions swirled three years ago over whether Mr Wright was the man seen in a video beating a woman...
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Peter Espeut | Squeaky clean: too much to expect?

This month I had intended to continue on the history theme from last week, but the egregious state of current affairs demands comment. Is there anything a Jamaican can do that can disqualify him or her from holding public office? Or seeking...
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Letter of the Day | Quick money – a risk factor for mental health issues

THE EDITOR, Madam: The increasing allure of ‘quick money’ in Jamaica has become a growing concern, not only for law enforcement and economic stability but also for mental health and well-being. Whether through scamming, gambling, get-rich-quick...
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Ensure social justice for all

THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent years, the term ‘social justice’ has become a significant part of public discourse. However, many of us are unaware of its meaning and are far removed from its significance. In a world riffled with strife and chaos,...
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A mother embraces her young son after signing a document giving immigration advocate, Nora Sandigo, legal guardianship of him if she is detained or deported by immigration authorities in Miami.

Regional leaders accepting US decision to deport illegal Caribbean nationals

BRIDGETOWN (CMC): Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders were accepting in the main, the decision to deport their nationals residing illegally in the United States, while at the same time seeking to develop a response by the Donald Trump...
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Costa Rica becomes stopover for US deportees, sparking human rights concerns

MEXICO CITY (AP): A US flight carrying 135 deportees, half of them minors, from various countries was set to land Thursday in Costa Rica, making it the second Latin American nation to serve as a stopover as US President Donald Trump ‘s...
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Hats off to Sherica Thelwell of Delta Vacations, winner of the annual hat competition.

Rain couldn’t dampen glamour at Hanover Charities Polo event

Despite the rain, the Hanover Charities/Chukka Foundation Polo event in Sandy Bay, Hanover, shone brilliantly on Sunday. The parade of the annual hat competition was undeterred, with creative women strutting their stuff and showcasing innovative...

A Valentine’s surprise

For Dr Tamara Austin-Gordon and architect Nicholas Gordon, love began with a simple Instagram message. Both 27 at the time, they were navigating demanding careers – Tamara in medical school and Nicholas pursuing his career in architecture – when a...
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