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St Elizabeth car importer charged with fraud

The police in St Elizabeth have charged a 31-year-old man for allegedly defrauding another man of millions in a car-buying deal. Duemane Dacosta has been charged with fraudulent conversion. Reports from the Black River police are that Dacosta,...
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EU grant of €9.5M to empower nearly 3,000 MSMEs

Nearly 3,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are poised to benefit from a share of some €9.5 million in grant-funding support from the European Union (EU). The funds are being provided under the EU’s Digital Transitioning...
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The Kingston Public Hospital in downtown Kingston.

Mouldy MESS

The presence of mould in the four main operating theatres of the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) is one factor delaying their reopening after a malfunctioning air-conditioning (AC) system forced their closure more than a month ago. Dr Natalie Whylie...
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Tears of resilience

Member of Parliament (MP) Rhoda Moy Crawford, who wept on the political platform on Sunday, says her tears were the culmination of a “tough” journey which included a recent emergency surgery. The Manchester Central MP, who is desperately seeking to...
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Dianne Ashton-Smith (fourth right, first row), director of the D&G Foundation, and Kerryann Buddoo-Waugh (second right, first row), senior employment liaison at Project STAR, take a group photo with the graduates.

Growth & Jobs | 28 graduates celebrate success in forklift training programme

A GROUP of 28 aspiring forklift operators celebrated a major milestone as they officially graduated from a rigorous Forklift Training Programme, organised by Project STAR in partnership with Red Stripe, through the Desnoes...
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Growth & Jobs | JAMPRO urges innovation in Jamaica’s food and beverage sector

INNOVATION IS the driving force for sustainable growth for Jamaican businesses in the food and beverage manufacturing sector. From sustainable packaging solutions to unique food and drink pairings, innovation opens doors to new markets. As Brand...
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An up-close view of one of the exchange zones on the newly laid National Stadium track.

Call the IC!

OPPOSITION SPOKESPERSON on Sports, Wavell Hinds, is calling for an urgent investigation into the procurement process surrounding the retopping of the National Stadium track. According to a release from Hinds, his concerns over the procurement...
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‘I’ve got another chance at life’

LONDON (AP): WEST HAM striker Michail Antonio is “100 per cent” confident he will play again as he recovers from a car crash that left him with a “completely shattered” leg and a realisation “how close I was to dying”. Antonio crashed his Ferrari...
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Shoppers walk by a Forever 21 clothing store on October 24, 2019 in Tokyo.

Forever 21 operator files for bankruptcy protection

Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time and plans to close down its US business as traffic in shopping malls in the United States fades and competition from online retailers like Amazon, Temu and Shein intensifies. F21...
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Jamalco to invest $11b in capital projects

Bauxite mining and alumina refining company Jamalco will invest US$70.5 million ($11 billion) to extend the life of its mining operations by accessing additional bauxite resources in Manchester, though its plan remains a “sensitive” issue. The...
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Kacy Garvey, founder and managing director of JAIKU.

Poetry takes over Kingston this week

The inaugural Kingston Poetry Week got its start on Sunday under the theme A Celebration of Caribbean Voices and Verse and is set to end on Saturday. The observance is put on by JAIKU, in partnership with CARICON, to showcase “the diversity,...
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Terror Fabulous charting course for re-emergence

These days, ‘90s dancehall front-runner, Terror Fabulous is fully focused on his re-emergence. However, fully accepting of the changing musical landscape, the veteran deejay said he is not looking to relive his glory days but rather to quench the...
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Travellers wait at the check-in counter for Southwest Airlines in Denver International Airport.

Editorial | No to travel threat

This newspaper fully understands that countries have sovereign control over national borders, and thus, their right to determine who and under what circumstances they allow foreigners to enter them. We expect, too, that states will share concerns...
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Christopher Burgess | Was clearing Fort Rocky dunes worth it?

The recent move to designate Fort Rocky as an entertainment zone has raised regulatory and environmental concerns, especially the removal of sand dunes that offer natural shoreline protection. Levelling and removing the dunes makes it more likely...
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Letter of the Day | Bring back joy in the classrooms

THE EDITOR, Madam: Teachers face high levels of work-related stress, impacting their mental health and potentially leading to burnout, anxiety, and depression, which can influence their well-being and the quality of education. Increasingly,...
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What is the purpose of influencers?

THE EDITOR, Madam: Like many sane and a bit older people, I have wondered about the nature and purpose of ‘influencers’. This concern has been highlighted by the stupidity of an influencer, Sam Jones, who stole a baby wombat from her mother. Yes...
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Prime Minister Stuart Young and President Christine Kangaloo after he was sworn into office on Monday.

Young sworn in as new prime minister

PORT-OF-SPAIN (CMC): Senior Counsel Stuart Richard Young, 50, was sworn in on Monday as the eighth prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago a few months before voters in this twin - republic go to the polls to elect a new government. Young, the...
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Driverless ‘bus of the future’ tested in Barcelona

BARCELONA (AP): Commuters in downtown Barcelona have been able to ride the bus for free this week. There’s just one catch: this mini-bus has no one at the wheel. The bus pulls away from the stop with its passengers on its own, brakes before...
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Spotted were footballers Leon Bailey (left) and Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards.

Something Extra | Tuesday

Last Saturday saw the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona buzzing with excitement as hundreds of revellers gathered for the much-anticipated UWI Carnival: Tales of the Isles event. A highlight on the carnival calendar, the event drew patrons...

Long-time sweethearts Al-Raheem and Ashleigh tie the knot

Having known each other for quite some time, Al-Raheem James and Ashleigh Jacobs always knew that forever would be the cornerstone of their romance. Both high school and college sweethearts, they were separated when Al-Raheem moved for work. But...
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Seaboard Jamaica recognised its veterans of 25 years of service at a recent company event. From left: Michael Tyrell, Paula Arbouine, Kerry-Ann Williams, CEO Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester, Zahra Masters, and Coreen Williams.

Seaboard Jamaica marks 25 years of service and expansion

A QUARTER of a century ago, Seaboard Jamaica set sail on a mission to redefine shipping services in Jamaica. From a modest start in 1999 to becoming a major force in Jamaica’s shipping industry, Seaboard Jamaica has spent the last 25 years...
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Shipping Schedule

March 18-March 24, 2025 INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING LIMITED VESSELS ETA HOEGH ASIA 19/03 HOEGH JACKSONVILLE 23/03 JAMAICA FREIGHT ANSD SHIPPING LIMITED VESSELS ETA KINGSTON CRYSTAL A 19/03 SEABOARD SUN 19/03...
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