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Protesting JUTC drivers and management at impasse, Labour Ministry called in
The intervention of the Ministry of Labour has been sought amid a reported impasse between protesting Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) drivers and the company’s management. The workers, who are represented by the University and Allied Workers...
CommentsPalladium pours over €500 million into Hanover expansion project
Spain's Palladium Hotel Group is set to invest over 500 million Euros to transform its property in Point, Hanover. “This is not only our biggest investment to date but also a statement of our commitment to excellence,” said...
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Jamaicans jump into races for New Jersey, Virginia governor and other political posts
In 2025’s off-year elections in the United States (US), a number of Jamaicans or persons of Jamaican descent have thrown their hats into the political ring, the biggest prizes being the governorships of New Jersey and Virginia. Sean Spiller, the...
CommentsJFJ hopeful that Westmoreland will have jurors to try cops in Mario Deane case
WESTERN BUREAU: Mickel Jackson, the director of Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), is hoping that the Westmoreland police will be able to empanel a jury for the trial of the three police officers charged in connection with the death of Mario Deane,...
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Reggae Girlz door opens
WITH SEVERAL of the Reggae Girlz’s key players absent from Jamaica’s 23-player squad to take on Peru in their upcoming friendlies, head coach Hubert Busby Jr said the door is open for young players to show their talent in the senior set-up. The...
CommentsMt Pleasant director lauds performances at U17 qualifiers
DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL (DOF) at Mount Pleasant Academy, Davion Ferguson, says the just-concluded CONCACAF Under-17 Qualifiers further amplifies calls for a new approach in football development in the region. Ferguson, who oversees the programme at...
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Argentine lawyers accuse President Milei of fraud over cryptocurrency promotion
Lawyers in Argentina filed fraud complaints against President Javier Milei in criminal court on Sunday for promoting a cryptocurrency on his social media, one of the lawyers told The Associated Press. On Friday, Milei posted on X about $LIBRA, a...
CommentsJCAA to make flights safer
The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, JCAA, which regulates the country’s airways, plans to ease congestion in the skies by implementing new software and systems to assist air traffic controllers. The regulator intends to procure an ATFM or Air...
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Beres Hammond, Sean Paul and Shaggy rock UBS Arena
Queens, New York: A line-up featuring international reggae icons Beres Hammond, Sean Paul, and Shaggy can only be described as monumental. The historic moment of all three artistes sharing the stage for the first time added another layer of...
Comments‘Jam in France’ a real reggae night at the French Embassy
Physically fit and exhibiting an agility that would put younger artistes to shame, dancehall icon Yellowman made his exciting début at ‘Jam in France, A Reggae Night’ last Thursday at the French Embassy in St Andrew. Yellowman was the headliner at...
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Letter of the Day | Who really benefits from Portmore as a parish?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Each parish of Jamaica is unique and contributes significantly to the ‘melting pot’ culture of our beloved island. The dormitory community of Portmore, located in the parish of St Catherine, is by no means any exception. The...
CommentsChurch should claim rightful place in society
THE EDITOR, Madam: A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of social institutions, particularly focusing on our religious institutions, especially churches. Some people tend to overlook the vital role that the Church plays in society,...
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Plan to rebuild Gaza being developed
CAIRO (AP): Egypt is developing a plan to rebuild Gaza without forcing Palestinians out of the strip in a counter to President Donald Trump’s proposal to depopulate the territory so the United States can take it over. Egypt’s state-run Al-Ahram...
CommentsLawmakers want gov’t to send high-level delegation to CARICOM Summit
WASHINGTON (CMC): The United States is being urged to send a high-level delegation to the CARICOM leaders summit to be held in Barbados later this week. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee;...
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Winnie Harlow engaged to basketball player Kyle Kuzma
Wedding bells are ringing for Jamaican-Canadian model Winnie Harlow and her long-time beau, American basketball player Kyle Kuzma. The announcement was made on Tuesday through a joint Instagram post on their accounts. The stunning visual...
Dance leads to romance for Garth and Rushelle
Although Garth Thompson and Rushelle Whyte worked at the Accountant General’s Department together, they never interacted. That all changed, however, when a mutual friend introduced them, inviting Rushelle to attend Garth’s party in Gordon Town....

Landmark case sparks maritime lecture in Jamaica
JAMAICA’S AMBITION to become a leading maritime centre took a significant step forward recently as legal experts and industry stakeholders gathered at the Norman Manley Law School for a crucial lecture on maritime law. Hosted by the Maritime...
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Editorial | The Integrity Commission’s recommendations
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