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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...
CommentsJamaica 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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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...
CommentsAmbitious 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...
Comments‘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...
CommentsManning’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....
CommentsOutsourcing 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...
CommentsLumber 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...
CommentsSevana, 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...
CommentsPharrell 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...
CommentsLetter 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...
Comments‘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...
CommentsSupreme 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...
Comments‘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...
CommentsGood 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...
CommentsFinding 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...
CommentsMassekik 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...
Editorial | Keep Panton, Crawford
Elizabeth Morgan | Emphasising trade, investment and security: Visit of the UK foreign secretary to the Caribbean