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DHS asks for 20,000 National Guard troops for immigration roundups, Pentagon reviewing request
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security has asked for 20,000 National Guard troops to assist with immigration roundups across the country, and the Pentagon is reviewing the unusual request, a US official confirmed to The Associated...
CommentsSt Elizabeth farmers warned to take immediate action against beet armyworm infestation
Farmers in Pedro Plains, especially in Flagaman, Beacon, Little Park and surrounding areas of St Elizabeth, are being urged to take immediate action against the beet armyworm, which has seen an unusual increase in population following recent...
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Customs CEO hailed with maritime women’s group honour
Dr Velma Ricketts Walker, CEO and commissioner of the Jamaica Customs Agency, was officially inducted as an Honorary Member of the Women in Maritime Association, Caribbean (WiMAC) during the organisation’s 10th anniversary gala held on Monday at...
CommentsStick to immunisation schedule – Portland health official
Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr Sharon Lewis, has issued an appeal for persons to adhere to the immunisation schedule to ensure that they receive the most effective protection against a range of serious diseases. Her call is in...
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Fraser-Pryce praises next generation of athletes Premium
With one of the most decorated careers ever seen in track and field , Jamaican icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has heaped praises on the next generation of athletes, saying that the future of Jamaican athletics is in good hands. Seventeen World...
CommentsAll to play for: Cavalier, Arnett draw 1-1 in first leg of semi-finals
A LATE strike from leading scorer Warner Brown earned Arnett Gardens a 1-1 draw with defending champions Cavalier in the first leg of their Jamaica Premier League semi-final tie at the Montego Bay Sports Complex last night. Cavalier’s Jerome...
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Jamaica’s poultry sector valued at $310b in new study
A new study commissioned by the Caribbean Poultry Association estimates that the sector contributes more than $300 billion to the Jamaica economy, and is in a position to satisfy nearly all of the demand for poultry meat locally. The socio-economic...
CommentsPM wants long term agri-supply contracts to become the norm
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is urging hotel operators to negotiate long-term contracts with farmers who supply them with food produce, saying it would give the farmers security to invest in their operations. “We have to get our hotels to...
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5 Questions with ... Aidonia
As one of dancehall’s most lyrically sharp and stylistically consistent voices, Aidonia has carved out a legacy that’s both distinctive and enduring. With a career spanning 20 years, the deejay, born Sheldon Lawrence, has not only dropped hit after...
CommentsBirdman sends track for Konshens to ‘infuse with dancehall energy’
Dancehall star Konshens returns with what his team is calling “an electrifying new single”. Titled BDAUP, the track is built on the legendary beat made famous by Juvenile’s classic hit, with hip hop mogul Birdman personally sending the instrumental...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Confront violence against women and girls now
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has long grappled with the horrific realities of domestic abuse, rape, molestation, and femicide. According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica and the Jamaica Constabulary Force, over 1,400 cases of sexual violence...
CommentsStringent action needed to tackle banking fraud
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner’s news report dated May 15, titled ‘$400 million fraud, point of sale (POS) emergency scrapped after financial institutions fell victim to scheme’, highlights an important development. Based on how the fraudulent...
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Aid chief defends using ‘genocide’ in Gaza remarks
UNITED NATIONS (AP): The United Nations’ humanitarian chief has defended using the term “genocide” to describe what aid workers are trying to prevent in Gaza, saying the world should not make the same mistakes seen in past violations of...
CommentsTeachers reject government’s latest wage offer
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC): The Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT) says its members have rejected the latest salary offer from the government and is preparing a new proposal to be submitted to the government’s negotiating team (GNT). DAT president...
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Lisa McIntosh debuts Timeless collection at Spring into Fashion
Jamaican fashion designer Lisa McIntosh, founder of the brand Neahlis, made a triumphant return to the runway with her new collection titled Timeless, marking her first showcase in years. The designer debuted her latest work at the Spring into...
Something Extra | Friday
Aidonia marked 20 years in dancehall with a powerhouse performance at Sabina Park on Saturday in a high-energy concert powered by Courvoisier. With standout sets from Capleton, Ding Dong, Vanessa Bling, Valiant, and more, the star-studded...
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