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St Thomas man charged after car stolen from church compound
A St Thomas man has been charged with the theft of a motor car from a church compound on Maxfield Avenue in Kingston last month. The accused has been identified as 28-year-old Jaki Pessoa, otherwise called ‘Versace Gaad’, of Grove, Cedar Valley...
CommentsMan held after police seize illegal firearm in downtown Kingston
A man was taken into custody Friday night after police seized an illegal firearm along Beckford Street in downtown Kingston. The Kingston Central police reported that at about 11:50 p.m., a team from the City Centre Police was on mobile patrol in...
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Riled up over dialysis Premium
Patients and staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies’ (UHWI) haemodialysis unit have expressed frustration over what they see as management’s attempts to downplay their concerns about the facility’s inadequate resources. The Gleaner...
CommentsDefence wraps, prosecution to start closing arguments
Western Bureau: With two witnesses, who were slated to testify on behalf of two of the three police personnel charged in the 2014 beating death of Mario Deane, failing to put in an appearance at the Westmoreland Circuit Court yesterday, the defence...
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St James gearing up for impactful Labour Day
WESTERN BUREAU: With Labour Day 2025 looming, Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon says the Charles Gordon Market will be the main parish project for the St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC), albeit noting that councillors will undertake smaller...
CommentsChaos erupts at St Catherine municipal meeting over garbage crisis
THE MONTHLY general meeting of the St Catherine Municipal Corporation descended into chaos on Thursday, as a heated debate on poor garbage collection sparked a fiery exchange between opposing councillors. Waterford Division Councillor Fenley...
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Advantage Montego Bay
Montego Bay United drew first blood in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) quarterfinals, after a 2-1 win over Tivoli Gardens in the first leg at the Stadium East complex last night. Owayne Gordon fired Montego Bay in front in the 38th minute, and...
CommentsMIB renews sponsorship of JOA with $15m package
KINGSTON: Longtime sporting partner Marathon Insurance Brokers (MIB) has strengthened its commitment to Jamaican athletics by renewing its sponsorship of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) with a $15-million package designed to deepen support...
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JPS spending US$300m on renewable energy expansion
Power utility Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, is investing US$300 million to construct Jamaica’s largest solar power plant and a battery storage facility, starting this month. The renewable energy facility will replace JPS’s aged Hunts Bay...
CommentsJamTeas hurt by investment losses, sluggish real estate
A downturn in the local and international equities markets and dogged sluggishness in the real estate market hurt both the top and bottom lines of Jamaican Teas Limited. For the second quarter ended March 2025, JamTeas reported a net loss of $74.49...
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Very happy – Paul Issa hoped for years to get Shaggy for concert
For the organisers of the charity concert, For the Children, it was a no-brainer to tie down internationally acclaimed, diamond-selling artiste, Shaggy, as the headliner for this year’s concert and they are promising another top-class event on...
CommentsMedia Magnified puts student creativity in focus
Last Friday, final-year students in the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Technology (BACAT) programme at the University of Technology, Jamaica brought their creative visions to life at the 11th staging of the Media Magnified Exhibition....
CommentsLetter of the Day | Pope of vulnerability, continuity and justice
THE EDITOR, Madam: The election of Pope Leo XIV signifies a crucial moment for the Catholic Church, combining humility, continuity, and a renewed focus on social justice. His first public appearance was marked by evident vulnerability — tears in...
CommentsAddress concerns around surveillance cameras
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the recent news item in The Gleaner titled, ‘Holness: You gonna get cameras so til you don’t know what to do with it’. I have some concerns regarding this proposed move. Is it legal for the...
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OECS leaders at odds over CBI programme
ST JOHN’S (CMC): Two leaders from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are at odds over the benefit of the controversial Citizenship By Investment (CBI) programme that some regional countries use to attract foreign investments....
CommentsCanadian expert joins investigation into death of 11-year-old
GEORGETOWN (CMC): The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the appointment of a Canadian investigator to assist with the ongoing probe into the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge. The move is in line with a commitment made by President Dr...
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GoodHeart | Tanya Hylton balances the grid, motherhood with grace
Tanya Hylton, a transmission and distribution engineer at Jamaica Public Service (JPS), has managed to balance the demands of a high-stakes technical career with the joys and responsibilities of motherhood. For the past nine years, she has carved...
GoodHeart | Matthew Prendergast helping youths through Jamaica Bike Life
For Matthew Prendergast, a motorcycle is more than just a machine; it’s a tool for transformation. The August Town resident and founder of Jamaica Bike Life has been named one of Supreme Ventures Foundation’s 2024 Supreme Heroes, recognised for his...
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