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Haiti begins search for a new prime minister
PORT AU PRINCE, May 13, CMC – Haiti Monday began the search for a new prime minister in keeping with the agreement reached in April allowing for the establishment of the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) that is tasked with ending the...
CommentsPolice probing death of man on highway in St Catherine
The Ferry police in St Catherine have launched an investigation into the death of a man who reportedly walked into the path of motor car along the PJ Patterson Highway. It is reported that about 7 p.m. on Sunday,...
Comments- Court ruling on who controls SSL set for May 31
- 75-year-old ‘mastermind’ of 2005 armed robbery that killed UK police officer sentenced to life
- June 4 trial for social activists who protested outside Jamaica House
- Lawyers seeking release of Vybz Kartel
- Widespread water rationing as dry weather continues to impact St Vincent and the Grenadines
Horrifying attacks Premium
A commonly held view that wanton violence and crime cripples economic and social stability was put to test in communities of West Rural St Andrew over the past week, with several violent incidents occurring within hours of each other. The horror of...
CommentsHelp the hopeless
In a desperate call to stakeholders in the education sector, and other interest groups, immediate past president of the Guidance Counsellors Association of Jamaica Angelica Dalrymple says urgent and radical interventions are needed to curb the...
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‘My name is Reid but I can’t read, your honour’
Two pink poui trees shed their flowers by the hundreds in the front yard of the St Andrew Primary School but Denis Reid doesn’t mind; he sweeps them with pride. At 70 years old, he has finally found purpose. And this is it. He is a groundsman –...
CommentsFamily shattered as father, daughter killed in Westmoreland motor vehicle crash
WESTERN BUREAU: A mother and a grand-mother are now left to grieve the deaths of their only daughter and son who were killed in a motor vehicle accident in Westmoreland on Friday. Among the dead are Shanique Savariau, a grade-eight student of...
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Back-to-back finals for Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant are back in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) final for a second successive season after two Devonte Campbell goals carried them to a 2-1 second leg semi-final win over Waterhouse at Sabina Park for a 3-2 aggregate win yesterday....
CommentsJFF general secretary bats for Busby
The reappointment of Hubert Bubsy Jr as Reggae Girlz head coach has raised questions after he went under a cloud following allegations of sexual misconduct in 2021. However, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) general secretary Dennis Chung contends...
CommentsPipe maker Omni Industries to list
Omni Industries Limited, a maker of PVC plastic pipes and crates, is floating its shares on the market to raise $500 million to finance the company’s expansion and modernisation agenda. “This IPO and offer for sale will also allow us to deepen our...
CommentsRemittances on steady track
Remittance inflows amounted to US$500 million for the first two months of the year, which was flat compared to year-earlier levels. “Jamaica’s growth of 0.1 per cent is in contrast to growth of 3.8 per cent, 8.2 per cent and 1.5 per cent recorded...
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‘Huge void’ left by death of drummer Desi Jones
The news of the sudden passing of drummer Desi Jones on Saturday evening has left many in shock and tears, even as they pause to honour him with flowing tributes. Jones, 65, was pronounced dead at hospital in Kingston after he was rushed there by a...
CommentsDrifting into Dream Weekend with Teejay
The Uptop Boss, Teejay, has joined the star-studded line-up for Dream Weekend’s 15th anniversary staging. He is the latest confirmed act for the event, and will bring the curtain down at Igloo on Independence Day. Teejay, who recently released the...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Let’s join hands in the fight against lupus
THE EDITOR, Madam: Disturbingly, Jamaica has one of the highest rates of lupus worldwide, with thousands of Jamaicans affected by this serious and lifelong, and in some cases life-threatening autoimmune disease. Lupus continues to be one of those...
CommentsDeplorable roads in Hall’s Delight
THE EDITOR, Madam: I wish to bring your attention to the plight of the citizens of Hall’s Delight in East Rural St Andrew. The state of the roads there is emblematic of the broader infrastructure challenges facing many communities across Jamaica...
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Troops push deeper into Rafah, battle grouping Hamas in northern Gaza
RAFAH (AP): Israeli forces pushed deeper into Gaza’s southern city of Rafah on Sunday and battled Hamas in parts of the devastated north that the military said it had cleared months ago but where militants have regrouped. Neighbouring Egypt issued...
CommentsHoist the pirate flag! St Pauli promoted back to the Bundesliga
HAMBURG (AP): The pirate flag is flying in the Bundesliga again. St Pauli returned to Germany’s top division after a 13-year absence on Sunday with a 3-1 win over relegated Osnabrück in the second division. Oladapo Afolayan scored twice and set...
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Something Extra | Monday
Motherhood is by far the greatest gift and privilege, which comes with the greatest responsibility. On the eve of the widely celebrated day dedicated to honouring remarkable maternal figures, Minute Maid treated specially invited mothers and their...
Nichole Lobban finding success through balance
In 1999, Nichole Lobban won an award at her high school graduation for being the most well-rounded student. Since then, her whole life has been dedicated to achieving excellence through balance. Rising through the ranks as assistant vice-president...
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