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Ballerinas turn one of Kenya’s largest slums into stage for Christmas show
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — With perfect pirouettes and plies, dozens of young ballet dancers gracefully moved between the makeshift iron houses of one of Africa's largest urban slums, spreading Christmas spirit. Hundreds of residents in...
CommentsSt Elizabeth mechanic charged for stealing $500,000 from house
A St Elizabeth mechanic has been charged for breaking into a house and stealing $500,000. Charged with house break-in and larceny is 26-year-old Marlon Reid, otherwise called 'Nerd', of Pepper district. According to the police, about 5:21 p...
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Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarship lifts financial burden for eight UTech students
A financial burden lifted! This was the sentiment shared by Narobi Wright, a Midwifery student at the College of Health Sciences, University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, as she gave the response on behalf of this year’s Chinese Ambassador’s...
CommentsNever turn on light if you smell gas, JFB warns
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens not to turn on lights if they suspect a gas leak in their homes. “If you enter… your house and you smell gas, never ever turn on a light. Once you flick a light switch, a spark goes off in the...
CommentsByjeon Thomas aims high
Byjeon Thomas’ career took a remarkable twist that could yet realise his dream goal of advancing to the national level. The young coach, now holding the reins at Dunbeholden Football Club has faced setbacks to include never playing his much-loved...
CommentsGilbert staving off pressure while pushing Arnett towards goal
Coaching Arnett Gardens Football Club can get testy as times, especially when the results are not forthcoming. Xavier Gilbert is showing that he has the persona to handle the lofty expectations and the Trench Town team’s very demanding spectators...
CommentsFake AI reviews for Christmas
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow people to efficiently produce novel and detailed online reviews with almost no work has put merchants, service providers and consumers in uncharted territory, watchdog groups and...
CommentsFirst Rock buys $1.6B stake in Cayman complex
In a deal worth $1.6 billion, First Rock Real Estate Investments has acquired a stake in a commercial complex in the Cayman Islands. It’s the largest transaction in that territory for the Jamaica-based group. The company secured a majority stake...
CommentsWhat’s happening on the entertainment scene
Sting at Jamworld tonight Sting, ‘The Greatest One Night Reggae and Dancehall Show On Earth,’ takes place tonight at Jamworld Entertainment Centre in Portmore, St. Catherine. Approximately 31 artistes are confirmed to perform, among them Echo...
CommentsBoxing Day opening for Ellington’s ‘Bad Influence’
Luke Ellington, principal of Lukington Productions, says it’s all systems go as his latest comedy drama, Bad Influence, is set for a Boxing Day opening at Clarendon College, Chapelton, in the parish. The play moves to Colonel’s Cove in Morant Bay...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Murders and organised crimes out of control
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner reported on December 23 about the killing of Myanmar-born medical doctor in Savanna-la-Mar. This, again, is another savage murder of a medical doctor, who for many years served the residents of Westmoreland and,...
CommentsEmbrace meditation for peace and harmony
THE EDITOR, Madam: According to archaeologists, meditation dates back to 5,000 BC, and the practice has ties in ancient Egypt and China, Judaism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism. Estimates suggest that between 200 and 500 million people...
CommentsStampedes leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP): The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said on Sunday. The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew...
CommentsLegendary drug lord Fabio Ochoa walks free after 20 years in US prisons
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP): One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel has been deported back to the South American country, after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence in the United States. A short while...
CommentsSomething Extra | Thursday
On Sunday, New Kingston’s newest restaurant and lounge, One Park, opened its doors after days of testing and transforming the former Buzo Osteria Italiana space with its proprietors and lead chef, the Jamaica-born Craig Green. Showcasing their new...
Something Extra | Wednesday
Joining in on the season’s festivities, Cemex/Caribbean Cement Company Limited spread Christmas cheer with their end-of-year holiday party, 'Night at the Fair'. Held at the Jamaica Pegasus, staff and specially invited guests gathered for a night of...
Chef Volae Williams cooks up innovation, inspiration
For many, the kitchen is a space of necessity, a backdrop to daily routines. For Executive Chef Volae Williams, however, it is a sanctuary of transformation – a haven where he discovered his passion for the culinary arts. Growing up in Featherbed...
CommentsCheers to the holidays
Celebrate this holiday season with the rich flavours of Jamaican rum. Whether you’re crafting cocktails for a festive gathering or savouring its smooth, aged taste, Appleton Estate adds a touch of elegance to any occasion. Here are two cocktail...
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