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Statue of former Ethiopian leader Haile Selassie destroyed in London park
A statue of former Ethiopian leader Haile Selassie has been destroyed in a park in Wimbledon, south-west London. Police are investigating the incident, which took place in Cannizaro Park on Tuesday evening. The damage to the bust was carried out by...
CommentsCoronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 US states
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (AP) — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States climbed to an all-time high of more than 50,000 per day on Thursday, with the infection curve rising in 40 out of 50 states in a reversal...
Comments- Measures being implemented to address high electricity bills concerns
- Seven men arrested in major St James drug operation
- Utilities pay out $87M to customers for breaches between January and March
- Court papers: Meghan Markle felt ‘unprotected’ by monarchy
- Millions paid out in judgment debts and settlements
PM stands by his man - Scandal-plagued Wheatley may get second chance as minister
Despite adverse findings against Dr Andrew Wheatley by the director of investigation at the Integrity Commission, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has hinted that he would not rule out appointing the embattled former energy minister in a future...
CommentsCabinet backed Petrojam appointments – Wheatley
Former Energy Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley has denied that his appointment of several key persons to the scandal-scarred board of the Petrojam oil refinery was tantamount to collusion. Wheatley, who was roundly criticised as “dishonest” in a...
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Earth Today | Resilience building a must for Caribbean islands in a COVID-19 world
CARIBBEAN ISLANDS should give attention to climate change and disasters, as part of their sustainable development agenda, even as they adjust to life with COVID-19. “Climate change and disasters must be prioritised,” noted Therese Turner-Jones,...
CommentsEarth Today | UWI turns spotlight on COVID-19 and the environment
CARIBBEAN STAKEHOLDERS, among them academics and representatives from the private sector, recently got together to bring into sharp focus the need to prioritise a look at the linkages between COVID-19 and the environment. The occasion was a...
Comments- Tova Hamilton looks to break JLP drought in Northern Trelawny
- Millions pumped into JCF tech upgrade - Chang warns traffic violators they will be prosecuted
- JTA president wants a clearer PEP scoring system
- Transforming lives and communities - Transformed Life Church, Digicel Foundation donate tablets, data to needy students
Political activism cricketers’ own decision – Holding
Former Windies fast bowler, now pundit, Michael Holding, has commented on whether cricketers should use their platform to speak up on racial injustice. With recent global protests led by the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement after the death of...
CommentsSkerritt hails Weekes as founding father of cricket
Cricket West Indies President Ricky Skerritt has described the late Windies legend Sir Everton Weekes as one of the founders of the region’s cricket. Sir Everton, 95 years old, passed away after a period of illness at his home in Christ Church,...
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FedEx falters as business deliveries fall
FedEx Corp flipped to a US$334-million loss in its fiscal fourth quarter, but its revenue and adjusted profit beat Wall Street expectations as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to fuel a boom in online shopping. With many United States residents...
CommentsSIA disapproves sugar price hike
A recent hike in prices by Jamaica’s sugar producers and marketers has not found favour with the Sugar Industry Authority, SIA, which views the decision as tone-deaf, coming as it is in the middle of a pandemic and a slew of job losses. The 9.2 per...
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Advertorial | Meet outstanding Jamaican gospel artiste Judith A. Gayle,OMS
Judith A. Gayle is a prime example of God's ability to transform brokenness to wholesomeness and a life of despair to a life of divine purpose. Born in Clarendon, Jamaica, Judith did not have the privilege of completing high school, but that...
CommentsPulse’s next int’l star shelters in place
Shantae Leslie is a teenager raring to go, and not even a global pandemic will stop her from reaching for the stars. She immediately got the attention of several of the world’s leading agencies when her photos lit up social media after the highly...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Perfect opportunity to change sexual harassment mindset
THE EDITOR, Madam: IT IS no secret that women who are sexually harassed or assaulted do not always report these crimes as soon as they happen, for multiple reasons. In fact, many women do not develop the strength or the right empowerment...
CommentsTalkback Thursday: COVID results
As of July 10, people visiting Jamaica from Florida, New York, Arizona and Texas must upload the results of their COVID tests to be approved for landing. What do you think about this new requirement? #GLNRTalk Just make everybody test and done....
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Protests mounted against Africa’s 1st COVID-19 vaccine test
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Protesters against Africa’s first COVID-19 vaccine trial burned their face masks Wednesday as experts note a worrying level of resistance and misinformation around testing on the continent. Anti-vaccine...
CommentsBiden: Trump has a ‘lot to answer for’ on Russian bounties
WILMINGTON (AP): Joe Biden said Tuesday that President Donald Trump has a “lot to answer for” amid reports that he was advised as early as March 2019 of intelligence that suggested Russia was offering bounties to the Taliban for the deaths of...
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It’s getting saucy in the Inferno Kitchen
French Chef Alexis Soyer once said, “Sauces in cookery are like the first rudiments of grammar – the foundation of all languages.” Channelling that same delicious energy into his dishes is local chef and caterer Damion Haynes. The owner of Inferno...
CommentsPizzazz Fusion: An oasis in the heart of the city
Being in a stunning restaurant is quite extraordinary! At Pizzazz Fusion, the atmosphere is simply fantastic: the food and the wine even better! There is an exquisite art to the culinary world, and their menu provides such unique items you won’t be...
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Editorial | Belnavis, Morris should step aside
Ethon Lowe | Race: a troublesome inheritance