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Judge pauses Trump administration plans to end temporary legal protections for Venezuelans
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Monday paused plans by the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, a week before they were scheduled to expire. The order by US District Judge...
CommentsPNP extends condolences to Usain Bolt on passing of his father
The People's National Party (PNP) is expressing profound sadness at the passing of Wellesley Bolt, the father of Jamaica’s beloved sprint legend, Usain Bolt. “We extend our deepest condolences to Usain and the entire Bolt family during this...
Comments- Ministry of Labour and Social Security provides $1.1M to aid family with hearing devices
- Gangs strike in Haiti’s heartland as hundreds flee under heavy gunfire
- Wellesley Bolt, father of Usain Bolt, remembered as loving and supportive family man
- Wellesley Bolt, father of track legend Usain Bolt, has passed away
- Municipal authorities will be first on SPEED Agenda – PM Holness
‘He always had a great interest in his son’
Western Bureau: WELLESLEY BOLT, the father of track and field superstar Usain Bolt, has died. He reportedly died at a medical facility in Kingston yesterday, just hours after he was transported there from his home in Sherwood Content, Trelawny....
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George Hunter was among hundreds of National Water Commission (NWC) customers who crowded its Marescaux Road, St Andrew office yesterday, trying to benefit from the agency’s debt amnesty programme. With more than $800,000 in arrears, the Sterling...
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US gov’t hails Marks for role in strengthening ties with Jamaica
Barbara Feinstein, the United States (US) deputy assistant secretary for Caribbean Affairs, Haiti and Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, has lauded former Jamaican Ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks for her role in strengthening...
CommentsClarendon custos welcomes Frankfield Health Centre renovation
Custos of Clarendon, Edith Chin, has welcomed the Government’s investment in the renovation of the Frankfield Health Centre in the parish. She noted that the project “underscores a fundamental commitment to community health care that will yield...
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‘It was fitting’
KINGSTON COLLEGE’S (KC) principal Dave Myrie said this year’s hold on the Mortimer Geddes Trophy was perhaps the most important in the school’s history, even as he promises more successes for the years to come. KC won their fourth straight title at...
Comments‘No excuses’
DESPITE THE glaring absence of a chevron track to practice on, schools from western Jamaican still gave as good as they got at the recently completed ISSA GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the National Stadium. Four schools...
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European countries resist US push against diversity initiatives
US government efforts to eliminate diversity initiatives are not going down well on the European continent. Laurent Saint-Martin, France’s minister for foreign trade, said the country won’t compromise after the United States State Department...
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UTech student is Mr Supranational Jamaica 2025
University of Technology (UTech) student Shevauni Javani Powell is Mr Supranational Jamaica 2025. The announcement of his victory was made on Sunday at the AC Hotel in St Andrew during a private event. He was selected as the winner from among four...
CommentsDexta Daps, Spice, Skeng deliver at UBS Arena
New York: Dexta Daps, described by some of his adoring fans as the ‘Sexiest Man in Dancehall,’ earned his top billing at the inaugural WAV (World A Vibes) Music Fest at the UBS Arena in Queens, NYC on Friday. “ Wonder if me shoulda gi’ her a call...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Respect goes both ways for citizens and police
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent viral TikTok video of a civilian challenging the police during a traffic stop is yet another example of Jamaicans exhibiting what I believe is a misplaced sense of entitlement, where one is quick to claim rights but...
CommentsConsider tuned liquid dampers in high-rise buildings
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent earthquake in South East Asia brought devastation to the region, leaving many of us questioning why certain high-rise buildings remained intact while others, as seen in recorded video shared in the news media, such...
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Iran rejects direct negotiations with US in response to Trump’s letter
DUBAI (AP): Iran’s president said Sunday that the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme, offering Tehran’s first response to a letter President Donald Trump sent to the...
CommentsA political earthquake
PARIS (AP): A French court on Monday convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years – a hammer blow to the far-right leader’s presidential hopes and an earthquake for French politics. Le Pen’s...
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A decade down, a lifetime to go
When Lamona West and Gregory Minto first met on Facebook, they had no idea they had already been socialising in the same circle years prior. In a twist of fate, while visiting Lamona’s community, Gregory told her family he would marry her someday...
Something Extra | Tuesday
The Bailey Wealth Group (BWG) hosted a networking event last Sunday at Sun Coast Beach Club, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and like-minded guests for connections and partnerships. Curated by Keisha Bailey, BWG founder and...
Terrence Brooks appointed SAJ general manager
THE SHIPPING Association of Jamaica (SAJ) has appointed Terrence Brooks as its new general manager, effective today, a decision widely endorsed by industry leaders who recognise his extensive experience and leadership in the maritime sector. Brooks...
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April 1–April 7, 2025 JAMAICA FREIGHT ANSD SHIPPING LIMITED VESSELS ETA KINGSTON ALESSIA 01/04 PACIFIC TRADER 01/04 SEABOARD SUN 02/04 SEABOARD VERDE 02/04 SEABOARD GALAXY 02/04 HANSA SCHULTE 02/04...
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Editorial | Foreign policy and China
Michael Abrahams | Signalgate: A masterclass in denial, deflection and hypocrisy