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Two charged with gun offences over attack on Trelawny homeowner

Two men, who allegedly attempted to enter a man's house in Clarks Town have been charged with several offences, which include damaging a building with intent to commit murder. They are Denton Edwards, 35, otherwise known as 'Big Dreams' and '...
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St James Woman charged with wounding after fnife attack on Barnett Street

A 21-year-old St James woman who attacked another woman with a knife on Barnett Street last week has been charged with wounding with intent. She is Tamika 'Nin' Jones, from the community of Gutters in the western parish. According to reports...
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ABOVE: Westmoreland Central Member of Parliament George Wright (left) shares a moment with Gender Minister Olivia Grange and Justice Minister Delroy Chuck before the sitting of the House of Representatives at Gordon House in downtown Kingston on Tuesday.

Smokescreen

The return of Westmoreland Central Member of Parliament (MP) to the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has set off a firestorm of criticisms, with one advocate suggesting that the separation “really was a farce from the beginning”. Judith...
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55 J’cans to be deported from US this month

Fifty-five Jamaicans are slated to be deported to Jamaica from the United States (US) on February 27, but one prominent name is not among them. Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke will not be among those returned to Jamaica despite reports circulating on...
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The fight for authenticity: Castor Care Jamaica champions pure Jamaican black castor oil

The global demand for natural beauty products has never been higher, yet not all products on the market are what they claim to be. According to Castor Care Jamaica owner Yunique Francis Myers, many brands are diluting and compromising the...
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Hotel workers now have the handle, says Wallace

WESTERN BUREAU: Speaking against the protest action taken by hotel works to champion their cause for better remuneration and working conditions, Dr Carey Wallace, executive director at the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), says the labour force is in...
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Left: General manager of the newly formed Professional Women Football Jamaica Limited, Crystal Walters.

Challenge accepted

CRYSTAL WALTERS, general manager of the newly formed Professional Women Football Jamaica Limited (PWFJL), is welcoming the challenges her new duties, added to her responsibilities as manager of the senior Reggae Girlz, will bring, noting that they...
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Tegat expects tough road for MBU

NEWLY APPOINTED head coach of Montego Bay United FC, Paul ‘Tegat’ Davis, believes the short-term goal of winning the Jamaica Premier League will present a formidable challenge. Davis was announced as new head coach just days after MBU and...
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Michael Lee-Chin, chairman and shareholder of NCB Financial Group Limited.

Lee-Chin declares commitment to NCB ownership

Michael Lee-Chin remains in control of NCB Financial Group Limited, operator of Jamaica’s largest commercial bank, even as one of his companies sheds millions of shares and Cornerstone takes up a slot among the top owners. Lee-Chin is currently the...
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NCB Financial makes $5b profit

NCB Financial Group Limited reported a profit of $5.15 billion for the October-December 2024 quarter on the back of $35.2 billion in revenue compared to $31.3 billion a year earlier. The profit achieved by the financial conglomerate, which owns...
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Roy Panton and Yvonne Harrison, who formed the iconic singing duo Roy & Yvonne, in a scene from ‘Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land’.

‘Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land’ educates, entertains

As Reggae Month continues, many are tuning in to the classics that built the foundation for a genre. The roots of reggae that have branched ever outward to have a strong hold on the world of music are celebrated, as are the stories of their first...
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Jury deliberating in A$AP Rocky felony assault trial

LOS ANGELES (AP): Jurors have begun deliberations at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky. The Los Angeles jury of seven women and five men began their discussions on Tuesday after three weeks of testimony and arguments. Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim...
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Editorial | Cheering for Trinity High

The Roman Catholic Church and the leadership of Holy Trinity High School in Kingston get it: “It’s reading, stupid!” So, with the backing of the education ministry, they are turning on its head, or implementing the other way round, the Government’s...
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Elizabeth Morgan | 48th CARICOM Heads Conference: Addressing current geopolitical issues

THE 48TH CARICOM Heads of Government Conference starts today, Wednesday, February 19, in Bridgetown, Barbados. The conference is being hosted and chaired by the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley. As usual, there is a very heavy agenda. A key...
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Sigma Run 2025 saw record participation and surpassed its stated target.

Letter of the Day | Sigma Run can be valuable to One Health

THE EDITOR, Madam: By any metric, Sagicor’s Sigma Run is the largest and most impactful charitable event in the Caribbean. Its 26th staging two days ago handsomely surpassed its target by almost $13M, through the generosity of not just the 30,000...
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Housing cost must be within reach

THE EDITOR, Madam: In today’s economy, affordability is a major concern, especially when it comes to housing. The escalation of housing costs, influenced by supply chain issues, fuel prices, and labour costs, has made it difficult for many to...
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Attacks by Sudanese paramilitaries leave hundreds dead

CAIRO (AP): Attacks by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF) have killed hundreds of civilians, including infants, in White Nile state, Sudanese officials and rights groups said Tuesday. Sudan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that...
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Russia, US agree to work towards ending Ukraine war

RIYADH (AP): Russia and the US agreed Tuesday to start working toward ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, the two countries’ top diplomats said after talks that reflected an extraordinary about-face in US...
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Unhealthy heart habits?

EVERYONE FEELS and reacts to stress in different ways. How much stress you experience and how you react to it can lead to a wide variety of health problems, and that is why it is critical to know what you can do to manage your stress. Adopting...
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How to reduce your risk of getting cancer

CANCER OCCURS when a cell’s deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mutates, which can cause the cell to grow and divide uncontrollably. These changes can be caused by errors that happen during cell division, or by damage to DNA from harmful substances in the...
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As a mental health advocate, Jhanille Brooks is grateful to have developed coping mechanisms from early.

Jhanille Brooks’ ‘Metamorphosis’ explores practical tools for mental health

As conversations around mental health continue to gain momentum, Jhanille Brooks hopes to make a meaningful contribution with her new book, Metamorphosis. Through it, she aims to provide practical tools to help people navigate the emotional...

Something Extra | Wednesday

Fashion and music converged during Reggae Month in a spectacular display at the French Embassy’s annual Jam’ in France concert, where reggae rhythms set the tone for a night of cultural synergy. The evening’s fashion was an effortless fusion of...
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