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From left, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz make a call to US President Donald Trump from Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 10,

Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey 'personally'

(AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet him personally in Turkey on Thursday. It's the latest move in a weekend-long exchange of proposals from both sides. Zelenskyy said that...
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Man charged after allegedly stealing electronics from a Kingston home

Detectives assigned to the Kingston Eastern police division have charged a 21-year-old man with the theft of electronic items from a house in the parish in April. He is Daniel Walsh of Giltress Street, Kingston 2, according to a police statement...
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ACP Christopher Phillips (centre) and investigators at the ill-fated home where the tragedy took place.

JOB LANE HORROR

The close-knit community of Job Lane in Spanish Town, St Catherine, was left in shock on Friday night after the body of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigan was found stuffed in a barrel at her home. The discovery has sparked widespread anger and cries...
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A mother’s hope, a midwife’s duty

When a young mother showed up at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Kingston haemorrhaging after a homebirth, Sister Marian Ramikie, the most senior midwife on duty, immediately sprang into action. Having spent over five decades helping women...
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The Clarke family (from left): Kenneth-Roy, Devaun, Sophia Henry-Clarke, Bishop Clifton Clarke Sr, Clifton Clarke Jr and Reneil Clarke. Jharelle, the lone daughter, is at front.

The Clarke brothers, super-talented, educated and grounded – Part II

LAST WEEK Sunday, the Clarke brothers – Reneil, Clifton Jr, Kenneth-Roy and Devaun – were highlighted because of the reasons in the above headline. This week, The Sunday Gleaner speaks with their parents, Bishop Clifton Clarke Sr and Sophia Henry-...
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Hello Mi Neighbour | How to cultivate true love

This article is especially for the young and inexperienced as it relates to the man and woman story. It pays to LOVE! LOVE is patient, LOVE is kind! LOVE pays high dividends all the time. Those who LOVE, always make an effort to speak kind...
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SEE YOU IN COURT

CRAIG BUTLER, technical director of Vere Phoenix United, says he will defend the claims made in a defamation lawsuit filed by Cavalier’s sporting director Rudolph Speid in the Civil Division of the Supreme Court on Friday. In the lawsuit, Speid...
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Tough World Relays day one for Jamaica

JAMAICA HAD a mixed bag of results on the opening day of the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, with just two of six teams booking spots to the World Athletics Championships on their first attempt. Jamaica fielded a team in all six races...
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Oran Hall | Regaining control over your finances Premium

All does not have to be lost if you have lost or are losing control over your finances such that you are carrying more debt than is desirable. There are many practical steps from which to choose – assess your current financial situation, create a...
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British novelist Zadie Smith (right) with her Jamaican mother, Yvonne Bailey-Smith.

Mother of author Zadie Smith showers her with love Premium

It takes only three minutes into a conversation with Yvonne Bailey-Smith to know, without a shadow of a doubt, that her daughter, acclaimed author Zadie Smith, is her pride and joy, and she would go to any lengths to give her a delightful surprise...
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20 years strong: The fire behind Aidonia’s journey

With a lyrical fire that blazes through dancehall’s deepest rhythms, Aidonia has carved a space uniquely his own in Jamaica’s vibrant musical landscape. Born Sheldon Lawrence, the deejay has evolved from underground battler to mainstream...
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Surveillance cameras installed in Olympic Gardens, St Andrew.

Editorial | JamaicaEye and body-worn cameras

Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ pledge that Jamaica will soon have a surfeit of surveillance cameras in public spaces, as well as body-worn devices by the police, is welcome. But with respect to the latter, this newspaper would suggest to the PM a...
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Anthony Clayton and Tanya Bedward | The coming of autonomy

A number of countries are now experimenting with self-driving cars. The US, UK, China, Norway, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and others all now have prototypes of robo-taxis on the roads. Current forecasts from the industry suggest...
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A battery of Indian army artillery guns fire at the positions of Islamic guerillas in the Dras sector of Kashmir, June 1, 1999

Partition’s troubled legacy

NEW DELHI (AP): India and Pakistan’s latest military conflict has expanded, days after India carried out airstrikes in Pakistan that followed an attack by gunmen on tourists in India-controlled Kashmir last month. The two nuclear-armed rivals have...
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Here’s why India and Pakistan don’t fight wars like other countries

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP): India and Pakistan have fought three full-scale wars since they gained independence from Britain in 1947. They’ve also had dozens of skirmishes and conflicts, including one atop a glacier dubbed the coldest and highest-...
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Can learning cursive help kids read better?

Recently, my eight-year-old son received a birthday card from his grandmother. He opened the card, looked at it and said, “I can’t read cursive yet.” Then he handed it to me to read. If you have a child in the Philadelphia School District, chances...
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Dalia Jaghoub: Preserving ancient Palestinian culture

In the midst of the ongoing crisis in Gaza and the deadly attacks in the West Bank, there has been much talk about cultural erasure and how the preservation of Palestinian culture and heritage has been deeply impacted. But Palestinian women,...
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The bold front side presence of the Santa Fe showcases its dynamic styling and confident stance on the road.

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5L Review

The Santa Fe’s journey began in 2000, marking Hyundai’s entry into the mid-size SUV segment. Over the years, it has evolved through several generations, each bringing improvements in design, technology, and performance. The 2025 Santa Fe is part of...
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The National Arena Gears Up for the Mammoth 2025 Auto Show

The island’s automotive landscape is set for a thrilling shake-up as the Jamaica Auto Show (JAS) officially launched its highly anticipated 2025 edition. Promising an unprecedented showcase of vehicular variety, the two-day extravaganza will take...
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One of the many eye-openers is the large coral stone embedded in the staircase wall.

Dream House | A mother of a design: Hilltop villa is a pure Mediterranean fantasy

“Never have we seen a house quite like this,” the fortunate few have remarked, and yes, they would be absolutely right in their observation. Truth be told, this inspired home with interlaced Spanish, Italian, and Greek architectural elements,...

Maresha Johnson turns motherhood into meaningful children’s stories

Maresha Johnson beams with pride as a mother, teacher, and now published author. At the heart of her debut children’s book, NaiJah’s World, is her daughter NaiJah, who inspired her to nurture young minds and discover a new passion for storytelling...
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Dr Mark Smith, (second left) with (from left) Dr. Mark Nicely, Leighton Johnson, and Mark Malabver, at the JTA Special Press Conference on the JTC Bill.

Gordon Robinson | We see you, JTA

So, with the Teachers Council Bill passed in the Senate and on its way to the “Lower” House, once again Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) has thrown a tantrum and tossed its toys out of the pram. JTA is only reprising its puerile performance of...
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Lloyd Barnett | The perverse obeah act

It has recently been reported that a young man was convicted of the crime of practising obeah in the St James Parish Court and punished with a fine. The facts appear to be that the police executed a search warrant at his home and found it to have...
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