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MOE says new salaries, retro sums being paid to teachers

The Ministry of Education says public sector teachers have started to receive their March salaries and retroactive amounts. This started on Monday. Payment was delayed by a number of days as the education ministry and the Ministry of Finance and...
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PNP councillor reports viral sex video to police, dismisses resignation claims

Uphel Purcell, the People's National Party (PNP) councillor for the York Town division in the Clarendon South Western constituency, says he has reported a viral video of him engaging in a sex act to the police's cybercrime unit....
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Champs going down to the wire

LEADING CONTENDERS will be involved in a race right down to the wire for the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletic Championships. The championships, which is undoubtedly the greatest high school track and field meet in the world, begins today...
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FSC moves to appoint Tomlinson as SSL trustee

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is seeking the Supreme Court’s permission to appoint head of Business Recovery Services Limited Kenneth Tomlinson as trustee for the fraud-hit investment firm Stocks...
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Newly commissioned Clarendon Justice of the Peace Samantha Ackas receives her instrument of appointment and seal from Justice Minister Delroy Chuck while Custos William Shagoury looks on.

Young JP urges more youth to step forward to serve country

Youth parliamentarian Marcellé Jackson is calling on more young Jamaicans to take up the mantle to offer their time and skills in service to their country. The 27-year-old Jackson was the youngest among 65 new justices of the peace (JPs)...
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TMC clamps down on street vending in Falmouth

WESTERN BUREAU: Falmouth Mayor Collen Gager on Monday gave orders to a Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) team to seize goods in the seaside resort town after some vendors disobeyed warnings that vending would not be allowed on the sidewalks. “I...
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Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson

We were unlucky, says Hallgrimsson

Following the Reggae Boyz’s hard fought 2-2 draw against Mexico in their Concacaf Nations League A, Group A decider at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Sunday, coach Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that his team is more than capable of qualifying...
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JPL: 10-man Humble Lion clip Tivoli 2-1

Despite losing their captain Andrew Vanzie to a second-half red card, Humble Lion clipped Tivoli Gardens 2-1 in their Jamaica Premier League (JPL) match at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex last night. Vanzie saw red in the 60th minute when he...
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Twitter celebs baulk at paying for blue checkmark

William Shatner, Monica Lewinsky, and other prolific Twitter commentators — some household names, others little-known journalists — could soon be losing the blue checkmarks that helped verify their identity on the social media platform. They could...
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Dolla hunting cash to expand loan book and country locations Premium

Microlender Dolla Financial Services approached investors again for fresh capital, having already run through the $1.2 billion raised less than a year ago, says CEO Kadeen Mairs. This time, Dolla is seeking US$5 million, or around $750 million in...
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Minister Marion Hall aims to ‘win souls for God’ at Reggae Sumfest

On July 22, spirits will be lifted at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay as Minister Marion Hall promises a divine cultural experience to those who will converge for the annual Reggae Sumfest production. “I’m adding Jesus...
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The Mitchells vibe at Paralympic Connect

It was inspiring when sport and entertainment got together recently for the inaugural Paralympic Connect in celebration of Paralympic Day at Olympic Manor under the theme I’m Phenomenal. Wayne and Tami Mitchell, accomplished singers, and popularly...
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Editorial | No to neutering of Integrity Commission

Anyone who is keen for integrity in public life and in ensuring that there is institutional restraint on impunity in grabbing the national silverware ought to pay attention to the parliamentary committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act. They...
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Michael Abrahams | Why the transgender ban is fair

Last week, World Athletics banned transgender women from competing in the female category at international events. As of March 31, no transgender athlete who has gone through male puberty will be permitted to compete in female world-ranking...
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Letter of the Day | Stamping out corruption should be top priority

THE EDITOR, Madam: Since gaining Independence, Jamaica has been plagued by corruption in politics. This issue has affected the country’s growth and development, and tarnished its reputation in the international arena. To tackle this problem head-...
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Sad state of affairs for teachers

THE EDITOR, Madam: Across Jamaica today, there are teachers whose children did not have breakfast to eat this morning. All over Jamaica this morning are teachers whose children did not go to school, because there was no money to send them to...
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Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit addressing ULP rally.

Gonsalves the best PM in the entire world, says Skerrit

KINGSTOWN (CMC): Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosvelt Skerrit has described his St Vincent and the Grenadines counterpart, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, as “the best prime minister in the entire world”. Addressing a rally in Arnos Vale on Sunday night marking...
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Kamala Harris ‘excited about the future of Africa’

ACCRA (AP): Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted by schoolchildren, dancers and drummers as she arrived Sunday in Ghana for the start of a weeklong visit to Africa intended to deepen US relationships amid global competition over the continent’...
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The groom shows off his red-bottom shoes with his band of brothers, who stood by his side suited in grey on his big day.

Shawn and Davia find love as college mates

“She had me at ‘hello’,” Shawn Hibbert said when recounting his first encounter with his now wife, Davia McCarthy. The feeling of enchantment was certainly mutual for Davia, who knew Shawn was the one from the moment he sat beside her on that first...

Something Extra | Tuesday

The Earth Hour Jamaica acoustic concert, hosted by the Esirom Foundation, transformed Palm Drive into a playground for environmentally-conscious patrons of all ages. From the vendor marketplace and ‘planet play’ to front of stage, all were alive...
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The shipping industry plays a prominent role in global business and accounts for the greatest volume and value of goods traded.

The shipping industry’s role in global trade

THE SHIPPING industry is a critical component of global trade, facilitating the movement of goods and commodities around the world. Without shipping, international trade as we know it today would not be possible. In this article, we’ll take a...
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