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Reputed Clansman enforcer ‘Termite’ killed in St Catherine
A reputed enforcer within the Clansman gang, 'Termite', was reportedly killed in a shootout with the police on Friday night. 'Termite', given name Sheldon Walters, is said to be from Kitson Town in St Catherine. Walters was...
CommentsMore than 2,100 people are evacuated as an Indonesian volcano spews clouds of ash
MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — More than 2,100 people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island were evacuated Friday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami...
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SCHOOLERS BRAWL
A love triangle is the alleged cause of the latest flare-up of violence among some Corporate Area schools, resulting in at least three students sustaining injuries and one institution closing its doors out of fear for those under its care....
CommentsCalabar Old Boys suspend mentorship programme
THE CALABAR Old Boys’ Association (COBA) has suspended its long-standing mentorship programme at the Red Hills Road-based institution, citing “long-standing unresolved matters” with the board and administration. The executive of COBA said as a...
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Top performers shine through NCB Foundation’s Level Up Grant Programme
Mitzie Stewart became despondent with her regular job and was eager for a change in environment. She wanted to spend more time with her children, and working as a security officer did not give her the opportunity to be involved in their daily lives...
CommentsUTech teams top National Collegiate Debating Championship
Two teams from the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) argued their way to first- and second- place positions at the grand finals of the National Collegiate Debating Competition held at St Ann’s Moneague College on Tuesday, April 2....
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Waite: Tivoli can win JPL title
After finishing 12th in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) last season, with just five wins and 22 points, no one expected Tivoli Gardens to have the turnaround they are having this campaign. However, under former Arnett Gardens coach Jerome Waite...
CommentsRicketts aiming for 2026 World Cup and beyond
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president Michael Ricketts says the federation is not only aiming for automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but will be working on plans to ensure the nation is competitive in the following World Cup...
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Evergo Jamaica going clean with renewable energy EV charging hubs Premium
With plans to grow to 200 or more electric vehicle charging ports, Evergo Jamaica is aiming to introduce a new charging network to the market, branded as Evergo Connect, but there are regulatory issues that need to be clarified regarding the...
CommentsGK Investments takes bigger stake in Spur Tree Spices Premium
GK Investments Limited, a member of the GraceKennedy food and financial services conglomerate, has increased its shareholding in Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Limited to one-fifth, positioning it as the second-largest owner of the spice maker, based on...
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Taylor Swift drops 15 songs on double album
NEW YORK (AP): Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises? On Friday, the pop star released her 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department, an amalgamation of her previous work and reflecting the artiste who...
CommentsChris Martin talks fears, two decades of music aboard Love and Harmony Cruise
Christopher Martin entered the music industry nearly 20 years ago as a bright-eyed teenager in the country’s fastest-growing singing competition. Since then, the young star has transformed into a big deal. Celebrating his upcoming platinum...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Break the cycle of mayhem and disorder
THE EDITOR, Madam: Disorder, mayhem, violence, corruption, and falsehood reign in this nation. This is a culture created by greed and dishonesty governed from the top to the bottom in this nation. There is lawlessness on the roads, in...
CommentsJamaica’s future looks bright
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has always been a land of vibrant culture, resilient spirit, and immense talent. The recent announcement of nominees for the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards for Excellence (PMYAE) further solidifies this narrative,...
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Voting begins in first phase of the world’s largest election
NEW DELHI (AP): Millions of Indians began voting Friday in a six-week election that’s a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as...
CommentsUS reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela
MIAMI (AP): The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro’s attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the US eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading...
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Something Extra | Saturday
The recent launch of Professor Donna Hope’s newest book, ‘Dancehall Queen: Erotic Subversion/Subversion Erotica’, was hosted at The MECA, located at Marketplace in Kingston. Attendees were immersed in the world of the often-criticised Dancehall...
Kristia Franklin ‘honoured’ by PM Youth Award nom
Kristia Franklin has a big engagement on the horizon. The influencer and entrepreneur has been nominated for a 2023 Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence in the category of new media and couldn’t be more honoured or excited. “I am...
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