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Gas prices down $0.25, diesel down $0.58
Motorists will pay less for gas and diesel when they go to the pumps on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $0.25 to sell for $174.19 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go down by $0.25 to sell for $...
CommentsCop, ex-cop charged in abduction, $2m robbery get bail
The policeman who was arrested last week in connection with an abduction and $2.1 million robbery in St Thomas has been charged with several corruption-related offences, officials have confirmed. Constable Raniel McGregor and his co-accused,...
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- Holness pushes back at Opposition on constitutional reform report
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- Classes suspended at Sydney Pagon STEM Academy
- Sombre mood at Titchfield as school mourns deaths of students in crash
Constitution redline
The Opposition showed no sign of avoiding a clash with the Government over Jamaica’s constitutional reform process, declaring that a redline is “absolutely” necessary in the decision on a final court. Opposition Leader Mark Golding on Tuesday noted...
Comments‘I would choose to teach again’
WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Kenroy Russell has spent over 38 years moulding the young minds of children in Maldon, St James, and he has done so with pride. Russell, who has since retired from the Maldon Primary School where he worked as a grade-five teacher...
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Jevaughn Graham making BCIC, MYF and UDC proud
MANY YOUNG people learn from their own mistakes, but it takes a particular youngster to recognise the destructive behaviours of others and avoid following their examples. This is even more challenging in an underserved, crime-prone community like...
CommentsUS essay winner welcomes opportunity to immerse herself in Jamaican culture
CARLEIGH FRANKLIN was beside herself when her name was called as the grand prize winner of a trip for two to Jamaica in the Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (UJAA) essay competition last year while a student at The Westminster Schools in...
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An unlikely hero
ON SUNDAY, Devonte Campbell grabbed the headlines with a double strike for defending champions Mount Pleasant in their 2-1 win over Waterhouse, for a 3-2 aggregate win in their two-leg semifinal tie at Sabina Park. However, the unsung hero on the...
Comments‘I am honoured’
VETERAN SPORTS journalist and broadcaster, Lance Whittaker, will be one of three individuals honoured at this year’s renewal of the annual ‘Bring Back the Love’ football matches, set for May 23 (Labour Day) at the Harbour View Mini-Stadium....
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Jamalco profits from metals price spike Premium
Higher metal prices benefited Jamalco which returned to profit in the March quarter, parent company Century Aluminum has reported. “Production at Jamalco also improved through the first quarter, and I’m pleased to say the refinery returned to...
CommentsMPC Clean Energy profits in March Premium
MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited, a regional investor in renewable energy, booked a profit of US$232,000 for the March quarter, which reversed losses of US$39,000 from the prior year, and added momentum to the earnings racked up in the past...
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Historic 34 Miss Universe Jamaica contestants sashed
Thirty-four beautiful and talented women of all shapes, ages and sizes were sashed in preparation for the Miss Universe Jamaica Grand Coronation set for July – the largest number of contestants in the event’s history. According to the event’s...
Comments‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ – A worthy successor
The original Planet of the Apes carries some formidable weight. A sci-fi classic that stands the test of time, and a tough act to follow. Yet followed it was by a series of prequels that bring forward their own emotionally charged stories, and...
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Letter of the Day | We could bet on Betty
THE EDITOR, Madam: As many of us aim to find our purpose, the memory of the late Betty Ann Blaine, convenor of Hear the Children’s Cry, serves as an inspiration that we can achieve that long-term goal that is both personally meaningful and makes...
CommentsIs British monarchy losing its charm?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan moved out and started a new life in California, they have been in the spotlight, making news almost daily. Given what must’ve been a nerve-wrecking decision at the time, with intense public...
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Search on for new PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE(CMC): Haiti on Monday began the search for a new prime minister, in keeping with the agreement reached on April 3 this year allowing for the establishment of the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) that is tasked with ending the...
CommentsMore than half a million flee fighting in Rafah
AP: More than half a million Palestinians have been displaced in recent days by escalating Israeli military operations in southern and northern Gaza, the United Nations says. Around 450,000 Palestinians were driven out of Rafah in Gaza’s south over...
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Establish the potential usefulness of the ackee seed
ACKEE IS the national fruit of Jamaica and is a major source of food. In other regions, components of the plant have traditionally been used for a variety of conditions. It is widely found throughout the West Indies and has been naturalised to...
CommentsLifestyle management for diabetes
ADOPTING A healthy lifestyle can help you manage your diabetes. It may also improve your critical health numbers, including weight, blood sugar, blood pressure and blood cholesterol. When it comes to food and eating, we are all different. Some of...
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Something Extra | Wednesday
As a prelude to Kamila McDonald’s 40th trip around the sun and the grand opening of the second location for her vegan and ital hotspot, Kamila’s Kitchen, McDonald, along with friends and well-wishers kicked off the festivities on Saturday at the...
Doctor teams up with tech-savvy son to launch holistic medical hub
Dr Arlene Rose, a 25-plus-year medical professional and businesswoman, has teamed up with her tech-savvy son, Jason Johnson, to launch the Jamaica Centre of Advanced Medicine (JCAM) – the newest integrative medical centre focused on functional...
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