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Guyana’s military chief says six soldiers injured in suspected gang attack on Venezuela border

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Officials say six soldiers in Guyana were injured after armed men in neighbouring Venezuela opened fire in an attack expected to further heighten tensions between the two South American countries. Two of the soldiers are...
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Woman killed, man injured in Nutshell, St Catherine gun attack

A woman was shot dead and a man was injured after the car they were travelling in came under gunfire in Nutshell district, St Catherine last night. The deceased has been identified as 37-year-old bartender Keneisha Bailey, otherwise called ‘Finey...
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Stocks & Securities Ltd’s former offices on Hope Road in St Andrew.

‘Raw politicking’

Veteran trade unionist and public commentator Helene Davis Whyte says that while a commission of inquiry could answer questions about how Stocks...
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Morgan admits to humility learnt in politics

Clarendon North Central Member of Parliament (MP) Robert Morgan says politics has humbled him and he is learning to listen to the will of the people. The first-term MP faced an upheaval in the Mocho division last year with Jamaica Labour Party (JLP...
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Jamaicans jump into races for New Jersey, Virginia governor and other political posts

In 2025’s off-year elections in the United States (US), a number of Jamaicans or persons of Jamaican descent have thrown their hats into the political ring, the biggest prizes being the governorships of New Jersey and Virginia. Sean Spiller, the...
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JFJ hopeful that Westmoreland will have jurors to try cops in Mario Deane case

WESTERN BUREAU: Mickel Jackson, the director of Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), is hoping that the Westmoreland police will be able to empanel a jury for the trial of the three police officers charged in connection with the death of Mario Deane,...
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Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr.

Reggae Girlz door opens

WITH SEVERAL of the Reggae Girlz’s key players absent from Jamaica’s 23-player squad to take on Peru in their upcoming friendlies, head coach Hubert Busby Jr said the door is open for young players to show their talent in the senior set-up. The...
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Mt Pleasant director lauds performances at U17 qualifiers

DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL (DOF) at Mount Pleasant Academy, Davion Ferguson, says the just-concluded CONCACAF Under-17 Qualifiers further amplifies calls for a new approach in football development in the region. Ferguson, who oversees the programme at...
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President of Argentina Javier Milei.

Argentine lawyers accuse President Milei of fraud over cryptocurrency promotion

Lawyers in Argentina filed fraud complaints against President Javier Milei in criminal court on Sunday for promoting a cryptocurrency on his social media, one of the lawyers told The Associated Press. On Friday, Milei posted on X about $LIBRA, a...
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JCAA to make flights safer

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, JCAA, which regulates the country’s airways, plans to ease congestion in the skies by implementing new software and systems to assist air traffic controllers. The regulator intends to procure an ATFM or Air...
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Reggae legend Beres Hammond is flanked by multiaward-winning artistes Shaggy (left) and Sean Paul performing on stage for the first time at Rock Away Valentine’s Concert hosted by Harmony House in collaboration with Jammins Events. The event was held on

Beres Hammond, Sean Paul and Shaggy rock UBS Arena

Queens, New York: A line-up featuring international reggae icons Beres Hammond, Sean Paul, and Shaggy can only be described as monumental. The historic moment of all three artistes sharing the stage for the first time added another layer of...
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‘Jam in France’ a real reggae night at the French Embassy

Physically fit and exhibiting an agility that would put younger artistes to shame, dancehall icon Yellowman made his exciting début at ‘Jam in France, A Reggae Night’ last Thursday at the French Embassy in St Andrew. Yellowman was the headliner at...
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Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert

Editorial | The Integrity Commission’s recommendations

With Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert having pleaded guilty and fined J$900,000 for false reporting in her integrity filings, the question arises as to whether the Government will seek to claw back the duty concession it waived, and any travel allowances...
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Michael Abrahams | Pothole crosses

Our roads are a disgrace. On my way to work two Fridays ago, I visited three health insurance companies (Guardian, Canopy and Sagicor) in New Kingston before arriving at my practice. I drove on 12 roads between leaving my home and arriving at the...
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Aerial view of sections of Portmore.

Letter of the Day | Who really benefits from Portmore as a parish?

THE EDITOR, Madam: Each parish of Jamaica is unique and contributes significantly to the ‘melting pot’ culture of our beloved island. The dormitory community of Portmore, located in the parish of St Catherine, is by no means any exception. The...
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Church should claim rightful place in society

THE EDITOR, Madam: A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of social institutions, particularly focusing on our religious institutions, especially churches. Some people tend to overlook the vital role that the Church plays in society,...
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left), meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, yesterday.

Plan to rebuild Gaza being developed

CAIRO (AP): Egypt is developing a plan to rebuild Gaza without forcing Palestinians out of the strip in a counter to President Donald Trump’s proposal to depopulate the territory so the United States can take it over. Egypt’s state-run Al-Ahram...
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Lawmakers want gov’t to send high-level delegation to CARICOM Summit

WASHINGTON (CMC): The United States is being urged to send a high-level delegation to the CARICOM leaders summit to be held in Barbados later this week. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee;...
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After being introduced by a mutual friend, Garth (left) and Rushelle took a chance at romance, tying the knot almost a decade later.

Dance leads to romance for Garth and Rushelle

Although Garth Thompson and Rushelle Whyte worked at the Accountant General’s Department together, they never interacted. That all changed, however, when a mutual friend introduced them, inviting Rushelle to attend Garth’s party in Gordon Town....

Something Extra | Tuesday

On Sunday, the streets of New Kingston and surrounding areas were filled with a new record of 30,477 registered participants for the 27th annual Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run event, with this year’s event raising funds to support critical...
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Chair of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica and Shipping Association of Jamaica President, Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester (right), presents a token to Dr Ann Fenech, president of the Comité Maritime International, following her maritime law presentation to

Landmark case sparks maritime lecture in Jamaica

JAMAICA’S AMBITION to become a leading maritime centre took a significant step forward recently as legal experts and industry stakeholders gathered at the Norman Manley Law School for a crucial lecture on maritime law. Hosted by the Maritime...
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