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Police foil alleged car theft in Kingston; one arrested
A police patrol foiled an alleged attempt to steal a motor car in Allman Town, Kingston, on Tuesday morning. One man was arrested after his accomplices reportedly fled in another vehicle, leaving him at the scene. The incident occurred shortly...
CommentsNWA eyes March 2026 to finish reconstruction of Troy Bridge
The reconstruction of the Troy Bridge in southern Trelawny has a new completion deadline of March this year, says the National Works Agency (NWA). "We've missed two deadlines because of unforeseen problems. The new deadline is March 2026,"...
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Bullets bonanza Premium
More than 4,000 bullets were allegedly found inside a St James home that was searched by the security forces last month as part of coordinated operations to arrest key figures in the alleged multibillion-dollar fraud at the collapsed investment...
Comments‘Tide shift’ Premium
The bloodiest week of 2025 came just days into the new year. Between January 4 and January 11, at least 29 people were murdered across Jamaica, a violent upsurge that reignited fears that the country was headed for another year of unrelenting...
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$10m invested in digital skills at Stony Hill Technical High
Students at Stony Hill Technical High School in St Andrew are now benefitting from enhanced access to digital training and workplace-ready skills, following the official opening of an Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM) and...
CommentsFlow Foundation launches $5m REAP Entrepreneurship Programme
The Flow Foundation, in partnership with Young Women and Men of Purpose, has officially launched the REAP Entrepreneurship Programme, a transformative initiative designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills, confidence, and support...
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‘We are very concerned’
President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, has expressed deep concern over the recent cancellation of two of the country’s major developmental track and field meets and says the executive body will be meeting...
CommentsJa’s young talent impresses US scouts
Saturday’s All-Scholastic and All-Manning Cup and All-daCosta Cup double-header delivered an entertaining showcase of local talent, leaving college scouts optimistic about the possibility of adding impact players to their programmes. Among those...
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Jamaica’s luxury one-bedroom market breaks $50m threshold
The prospective buyer, graceful with strands of grey, followed the skirted realtor up a minimalist tower, paused at the patio to take in the view. Then sped away in his Porsche. “That’s what he drives when he’s on the island,” the realtor whispered...
CommentsThe Power of Financial Literacy
Even people who are otherwise very literate can be financially illiterate; it shows in how poorly they manage their financial affairs. Financial literacy, though, gives power to realise personal goals from short-term to long-term and plays a...
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Celebrating the best of 2025
Today, with input from our panellist, Sean ‘Contractor’ Edwards and Claude Mills, we conclude our Entertainment Year in Review with awards in various categories for those who made a lasting impression throughout 2025. 1. Best New Artiste - Male...
CommentsRemembering those who died in 2025
Today, we pause to remember those who made a solid contribution to the music industry and bowed out in the year 2025. This list includes a lot of veterans, some of whom were still active in the business, entertainers who were ailing and those whose...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Gifts of national transformation
THE EDITOR, Madam: As in the biblical story of the Magi (Wise Men), Jamaica in 2025 received three gifts or stories that must be told, as they are models for national transformation rooted, not in rhetoric, but in value-centred programmes powered...
CommentsBody-worn cameras protect rights, enhance accountability
THE EDITOR, Madam: Since the start of the year, the police have reported major seizures of illegal weapons, but these operations have not been without controversy. Several men have been killed in these engagements, and the officers involved...
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They lost their husbands and then their land
SIAYA (AP): Rebecca Anyango stood outside the house she has called home for 26 years, wondering how long it will remain hers. As a widow, she’s been threatened with eviction for years by her late husband’s family, who claim she has no inheritance...
CommentsLawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done
ORLANDO (AP): The next US census is four years away, but two lawsuits playing out this year could affect how it will be done and who will be counted. Allies of President Donald Trump are behind the federal lawsuits challenging various aspects of...
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Birthday celebration sparks unexpected romance for Adriel and Danielle
Some of the most beautiful love stories can begin by accident, like at a party for someone you have never met. For Danielle Reid and Adriel Morgan, their meet-cute took the form of a birthday celebration in December 2022 for a friend of Adriel’s...
Something Extra | Tuesday
Black dominated this year’s Golden Globes, from sleek tuxedos to dramatic gowns, yet personal details turned classic looks into standout moments, including Teyana Taylor’s custom Schiaparelli with a playful Y2K ‘whale tail’ back. Jamaican-American...
Shipping sector rallies for ongoing Hurricane Melissa relief
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) continues to play a vital role in the nation’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa, demonstrating how the maritime sector can mobilise resources and support for communities in need. Just two weeks ago, the SAJ...
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Editorial | Court should control budget
Gordon Robinson | Law and theology