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61-y-o man charged with rape, firearm offences after alleged attack by teen girls at guest house in Morant Bay

The 61-year-old St Thomas man who was allegedly attacked by two teen girls at a guest house in Morant Bay has been slapped with sexual and firearm charges by the police.

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KSAMC collects $3.96 million in signage fees following compliance drive
Deputy Mayor of Kingston Lorraine Dobson says the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) continues to see improved compliance from businesses and increased revenue from signs and…
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Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low
Cuba suffered another blackout of the National Electric System, or SEN, on Tuesday, leaving the entire country without power, officials said.
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The brain-body connection key to reducing the risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona: The same lifestyle choces that reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer also can reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Bryan Woodruff, MD, a cognitive neurologist…
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Finding calm after 50 - How women can reduce stress and reclaim their well-being
At 54, Michelle* had what many would consider a successful life. She had built a rewarding career, raised two children into adulthood, and was caring for her elderly mother while juggling the demands…
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What if nothing is wrong with you?
“What’s wrong with me?” It is one of the most common questions, life coach Nicola Clarke, founder of Chapter 2 Unleashed, hears from clients about navigating major life transitions. Surprisingly,…
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Mailpac continues growth momentum
Mailpac Group Ltd’s revenue grew 10 per cent for its first quarter ended March, as the company continues to benefit from rising online shopping. Revenue totalled $790 million, up 10.3 per cent…
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Gov’t puts Silver Sands villas up for sale as Harmony Cove project stays dormant
The Government plans to sell two beachfront properties at the Silver Sands Estate in Duncans, Trelawny, the latest move in a long-running effort to extract value from a state-owned coastal property…
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PriceSmart to open distribution centre in Jamaica as retailer doubles island footprint to four clubs
PriceSmart Inc, the membership warehouse retailer, plans to open a distribution centre in Jamaica before the end of its current fiscal year in August, even as it prepares to double its club footprint…
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Global Attractions Ltd to buy 80 per cent of Dolphin Cove
A Saint Lucia-based entity has agreed to purchase the 79.99 per cent controlling stake in Dolphin Cove Ltd, bringing to a head more than a year of US bankruptcy proceedings that have held the fate of…