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Male teacher at Immaculate Conception arrested by CISOCA

A male teacher at Immaculate Conception High School in St Andrew was arrested today as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual activities with a student at the all-girls institution. The Gleaner understands that the investigation is at...
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Jamaica on course for second year of decline in road fatalities

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is urging road users to exercise caution on the nation's roadways, as there have been 351 fatalities resulting from 303 fatal crashes as of December 18. The data, released today, reveals that motorcyclists,...
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Crime scene investigators outside the home of veteran journalist Barbara Gayle in Caymanas Estate, St Catherine, on Tuesday after the body of the 77-year-old was discovered by neighbours.

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The police are following strong leads in the murder of acclaimed veteran journalist Barbara Gayle, who was found dead at her home in Caymanas Estate in St Catherine on Tuesday morning. Gayle, known for her professionalism, compassion, and more than...
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‘We’ve lost a giant’

The death of Barbara Gayle, a long-time and respected journalist, has sent shock waves through Jamaica’s media fraternity and beyond. Gayle, who passed away under violent and tragic circumstances, is remembered not only for her impeccable...
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Erica Cooke-Ruddock (left), principal of New Hope Primary School, collects her school’s championship trophy from Moses Chybar, chief executive officer at Icon Importers and Distributors Limited, sponsor of the Westmoreland Primary School Container Garden

New Hope Primary cops Westmoreland container gardening competition title

WESTERN BUREAU: In an inspiring display of talent and dedication, New Hope Primary School, in eastern Westmoreland, emerged as the champions of the Westmoreland Primary Schools Container Gardening Competition, which saw them being rewarded for...
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Ambitious Icon boss all but ready to go public after 25 years

WESTERN BUREAU: President of the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, businessman Moses Chybar, the chief executive officer of Icon Importers and Distributors, has outlined a range of steps he plans to take to reposition his 25-year-old...
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Tramain Graham (right), of Chapelton Maroons and Cavalier’s Christopher Ainsworth prepare to battle for the ball during their Jamaica Premier League match at Sabina Park on Sunday. Chapelton Maroons won 3-1.

‘I won’t complain anymore’

Cavalier will make another attempt to move up the table, when they face Montego Bay United in a rescheduled game at the Montego Bay Sports Complex today at 7:30 p.m. The defending champions sit fifth in league table on 22 points, two less than...
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Manning’s recover from 2-0 down to retain rural U16 crown

Defending champions The Manning’s School snatched victory from the jaws of defeat when they came from 2-0 down to defeat Clarendon College 3-2 to retain their ISSA/Mighty Malt Rural Under-16 title at St Elizabeth Technical High School yesterday....
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Yoni Epstein, CEO of Outsourcing Management Ltd, which trades as iTel.

Outsourcing to refinance $3.5 billion

Jamaica-based Outsourcing Management Limited (OML), which trades as iTel, plans to refinance $3.5 billion in debt, offering bondholders the option to convert their holdings into shares, provided the company lists on the stock exchange. “We are in...
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Lumber rebounds from Hurricane Beryl

Lumber Depot Ltd which operates a hardware store in Papine, St Andrew, made higher profit for its second quarter which signalled a rebound from earlier disruptions from Hurricane Beryl. The outlook remains cautious based on the wider challenges in...
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Jason Rowe (second right), who played the role of an elf who has lost the spirit of Christmas, performs on stage with students of the VoiceBox Performing Arts collective at Sunday’s staging of the Our Christmas Wish show.

Sevana, Kevin Downswell and Gramps Morgan join VoiceBox for festive show

Jamaica’s songbird Tessanne Chin’s VoiceBox Performing Arts did not fail in bringing more Christmas cheer to the capital city on Sunday with the second staging of the festive season event, Our Christmas Wish, held inside the Karl Hendrickson...
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Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador

PARIS (AP): Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams was named the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on Tuesday in Paris, continuing...
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Retired Justice Seymour Panton, chairman of the Integrity Commission.

Editorial | Keep Panton, Crawford

The balance of probabilities weighs heavily in favour of the families and close friends of Seymour Panton and Eric Crawford urging them to decline, if asked, to continue as members of the Integrity Commission (IC) when their term expire in...
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Elizabeth Morgan | Emphasising trade, investment and security: Visit of the UK foreign secretary to the Caribbean

THE FOREIGN, Common-wealth and Development Secretary of the United Kingdom (UK), Hon David Lammy, made his first official visit to the Caribbean from December 12-13. Specifically, he visited Barbados and Guyana. David Lammy’s parents migrated to...
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Letter of the Day | The cost of our apathy

THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent reports reveal a staggering three trillion Jamaican dollars (or US$19 billion) in public spending remains unaccounted for over the past decade ( Caribbean National Weekly). This isn’t just a statistic — it manifests as...
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‘Tis the season...to pay for your neighbour’s power

THE EDITOR, Madam: As we usher in the festive season, I can’t help but channel Gerard Butler’s character in Law Abiding Citizen. In the 2009 film, Clyde Shelton (Butler) watches in disbelief as the justice system fails him after his family is...
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Supreme Court will hear arguments over the law that could ban TikTok in the US if it's not sold

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear arguments next month over the constitutionality of the federal law that could ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese parent company doesn't sell it. The justices...
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‘A big mistake’

PALM BEACH, Fla (AP): President-elect Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he may reverse President Joe Biden’s recent decision to allow Ukrainian forces to use American long-range weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory. Trump called the...
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Good nutrition during the holidays

CHRISTMAS IS just one day, right? One day of eating all the delicious foods, even overeating them, is not going to harm your heart. However, most of us have spent the whole year overeating, and Christmas is not just one day when you think about the...
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Finding fun during the Christmas season: A guide for senior citizens

THE CHRISTMAS season is often seen as a time of joy and celebration, but for many senior citizens, it can also be a time of loneliness and isolation. With family and friends busy with their own commitments, some seniors may feel left out or...
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Now down 30 pounds, Cooke credits his change in diet as the cornerstone of this success.

Massekik Cooke finds success with fitness

They say nothing will work unless you do, and one gym enthusiast putting that theory into practice is Massekik Cooke. After putting off his fitness goals for too long and witnessing the medical scares of those around him, Cooke decided it was time...

Something Extra | Wednesday

Tessanne Chin’s Voice Box Performing Arts’ students did not fail in bringing added Christmas cheer to the capital city on Saturday with its ‘Our Christmas Wish’ concert, held inside the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College. Patrons were...
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