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Neil Powell wins JLP run-off for St Catherine North Central
Former councillor for the Above Rocks division, Neil Powell, has won the selection contest to represent the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in St Catherine North Central. The crucial run-off against businessman Paul Brown was held at the Tulloch Primary...
CommentsKSAMC awaiting assessment of fire damage to Pearnel Charles Arcade
Chief Executive Officer at the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill, says an assessment is to be done and a meeting held with vendors following Sunday's fire at the Pearnel Charles Arcade in downtown Kingston....
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Cybersecurity data breach leaves Access client enraged Premium
A hotel executive and her mother were in stunned disbelief after they found out last Wednesday that sensitive personal information from a transaction with Access Financial Services (AFS) was openly accessible on the Internet. They found out through...
CommentsWindsor Heights residents cry foul amid water frustrations Premium
Getting water uphill is a Herculean and expensive task. Residents of Windsor Heights in Central Village, St Catherine, also find it deeply unnerving after repeatedly paying a “flat fee” to the National Water Commission (NWC) for the commodity,...
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Cops urged to step in when colleagues step out of line
They carry a heavy burden. But, tethered to sworn oaths, familial bonds, and even fear, some officers within police forces across the world opt for secrecy and inaction when members of their squads openly act outside of policy. God forbid those...
CommentsTwo Jamaicans presented with awards of excellence in tourism by Antigua and Barbuda
Two Jamaican tourism marketing specialists have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the development of tourism in Antigua and Barbuda. They are Noel Mignott, formerly deputy director of tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board and...
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KINGSTON COLLEGE (KC) enjoyed their fairytale ending to the schoolboy track and field season, capping off their centenary celebrations with a Mortimer Geddes Trophy. Joining KC in celebration will be Hydel High School, who upset the applecart for...
Comments‘Champs used to be like Christmas’ Premium
WHILE THE ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships (Champs) continues to attract a large number of track and field fans from home and abroad, vendors at the National Stadium have stated they are seeing a decrease in sales. One of...
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Daniel Chong soon to take over leadership of Honey Bun
Daniel Chong will step into the role of CEO of Honey Bun, as soon as he wraps up a $600-million project to expand the baking company’s business, replacing his mother as head of the family business that went public more than a decade ago. The...
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Director Rebecca Williams zooms in
Cue the next scene in Rebecca Williams’ filmmaking journey. Invigorated by her working trip to the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland last summer, the budding Jamaican feature film director is inching ever closer to seeing her dream project, a...
Comments25 years of ‘Stage One’ has Sean Paul nostalgic
The early 2000s was a golden era for dancehall and at the centre of it all was Sean Paul. With the release of his début album, Stage One, featuring anthems like Haffi Get Dah Gal Yah (Hot Gal Today) and Deport Dem, Sean Paul wasn’t just...
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Boys with cancer can face infertility as adults. Can storing their stem cells help?
WASHINGTON (AP): A man who battled childhood cancer has received the first known transplant of sperm-producing stem cells, in a study aimed at restoring the fertility of cancer’s youngest survivors. Jaiwen Hsu was 11 when a leg injury turned out...
CommentsA mayor’s lawsuit shut down a newspaper over fake stories. Now he faces corruption allegations
EVERETT, Mass. (AP) For years, the mayor of a Boston suburb dreaded Wednesdays. That was the day when a local weekly would publish shocking allegations that he was on the take, sexually harassing women or under investigation by the FBI. Friends...
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The subconscious: your personal ‘magic wand’
Our subconscious mind plays a crucial role in shaping our reality. It stores everything we think, feel, and experience, forming patterns that influence our future actions. By understanding and harnessing this power, we can transform our habits and...
CommentsTraversing the rich tapestry of St Thomas
Nestled in Jamaica’s south-eastern region, the parish of St Thomas boasts a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. Originally known as ‘St Thomas in the East’ to distinguish it from ‘St. Thomas in the Vale’, the parish’s name...
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2025 Honda CR-V vs 2025 Subaru Forester
The 2025 Subaru Forester is a redesigned model, but Subaru didn’t exactly stray from the formula of the last generation. It is still a boxy, small SUV with great visibility, adventure-ready versatility, and a no-nonsense approach to interior design...
CommentsThe revised 2025 Hyundai Tucson Diesel
As an automotive enthusiast, I have had the pleasure of revisiting the Hyundai Tucson, specifically the 2025 diesel variant with its 2.0-litre turbo engine. Having previously tested the 2023 model, I was keen to experience the subtle yet...
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Dream House | A Bali-inspired sanctuary in Rose Hall
This is a contemporary house of considerable mystique. The extent of the actual building and its world-class facilities are deliberately hidden behind high walls, so as to keep evil spirits out. The design is inspired by the architecture of Bali,...
Anna-Leigh Atkinson on confidence, balance and thriving in finance
In a world where finance remains largely male-dominated, Anna-Leigh Atkinson has carved out a space of her own, embracing challenges with courage and determination. Raised in an environment that fostered both discipline and faith, Atkinson was...
Gordon Robinson | We are not ready for transformational change
The annual visit to Gordon House by Jamaica’s National Three-Ring Circus (a.k.a. “Budget Debate”) was particularly entertaining and equally revealing. We all know that economic growth is a result of increased production. The sole issue is how can...
CommentsDennis Zulu | Accelerating rights, equality, and empowerment for all women and girls
This month, we again celebrated the resilience, achievements, and contributions of women and girls in Jamaica and the world at large. Yet, even as we mark significant milestones toward addressing the many challenges that women and girls face in...
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Editorial | Marco Rubio in the Caribbean
Lisa Vasciannie | Prospects of diaspora vote for Jamaica