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JLP councillors walk out of KSAMC meeting over deputy mayor vote
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) councillors walked out of today’s monthly meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) to protest the election of People’s National Party (PNP) councillor for the Springfield Division, Lorraine...
CommentsPoliceman among two arrested over seizure of guns and ammunition in Portmore
A policeman was among two men arrested on Monday night along Port Henderson Road in Portmore, St Catherine following the seizure of two guns and 65 rounds of ammunition, including an M16 rifle. The policeman is attached to a police unit in...
Comments- Gov’t targets 40 per cent reduction in new HIV infections by 2030
- JACDEN says works with UHWI compliant; audit report does not blame it for procurement breaches
- Mocho Post Office to reopen on February 20
- St Catherine police probing fatal motorcycle crash
- Drought leaves people hungry in Kenya as their livestock die
MAY PEN HORROR
A resident of the usually quiet Glenmuir Drive in May Pen, Clarendon, is still shaken after recalling the horrifying moment a terrified 12-year-old boy came tearing through the streets late Sunday night, crying out that his mother had been killed,...
CommentsWitness: Sergeant, corporal denied firing weapons at Acadia scene
Two of the six policemen on trial in the Home Circuit Court in connection with the January 2013 fatal shooting of three men along Acadia Drive, St Andrew, had reported that they did not fire their weapons during the deadly encounter. A detective...
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Slipe Pen Road fire leaves four homeless
A fire ripped through a house along Slipe Pen Road in Kingston on Tuesday morning, leaving four people homeless. The blaze occurred along Alton Villa Road, off Slipe Pen Road, Kingston. Among those affected was a woman celebrating her 62nd...
CommentsVaughansfield Primary families get $10,000 in food vouchers
A community-driven relief initiative led by Mission:FoodPossible (M:FP) is making a marked impact in St James, highlighting the role of partnership, compassion and dignity in tackling hunger. The non-profit organisation – focused on combating...
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Losing streak ends
Cavalier ended their four-game losing streak in the Jamaica Premier League, with a dominant second-half display, beating Spanish Town Police 5-0 at Stadium East in the lone Monday game. Cavalier got all four goals in the second half through Jerome...
CommentsVietnam club confirms Fletcher acquisition
Former Montego Bay United striker Jourdain Fletcher has officially signed with V-League team Hái Phong FC in Vietnam. After an electrifying season with league leaders Montego Bay United (MBU), Fletcher is among two other players, Ugandan midfielder...
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JSE halts top 100 shareholder list
Christopher Berry, executive chairman of investment bank Mayberry Group, wants the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) to restore public access to detailed shareholder data, arguing that recent restrictions undermine market transparency despite corporate...
CommentsDr Reddy’s pharmaceutical brand exporting to oil-rich territories in region
Indian pharmaceutical brand Dr Reddy’s Laboratories shipped its first batch of exports from Jamaica to Trinidad...
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Antigua’s prime minister and Gramps Morgan release new single
As Reggae Month activities intensify, the music’s influence is being felt far beyond its signature sound. Rooted in resistance and social consciousness, reggae continues to serve as a vehicle for justice. Embracing that tradition, Gramps Morgan has...
CommentsPuerto Rico stopped for 13 minutes to bask in Bad Bunny’s glow
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP): The Super Bowl lasted all of 13 minutes for many Puerto Ricans in San Juan and beyond. People turned their backs to TV screens as food, music and chatter filled the first half of the game until a hush fell across the...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Revisit the Vision 2030 gender sector plan
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa’s landfall in New Hope, Westmoreland, was in my view, an urgent call and ripe opportunity to build better future – in our relationships structures critical for creating flourishing communities. The...
CommentsProvide subsidies to fast-food outlets
THE EDITOR, Madam: Fast food is fun food and such foods are relatively inexpensive, convenient and tasty. Minister Tufton, try as he may, will never succeed in getting fast food foodies to, over the medium and long terms, opt for healthier...
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Businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts, uncertainty
KYIV (AP): It is pre-dawn in the historic Podil district of the Ukraine capital, Kyiv, and warm light from the Spelta bakery-bistro’s window pierces the darkness outside. On a wooden surface dusted with flour, the baker Oleksandr Kutsenko...
CommentsTop diplomat strikes a hard line on US talks, says Tehran’s power comes from saying no
DUBAI (AP): Iran’s top diplomat insisted Sunday that Tehran’s strength came from its ability to “say no to the great powers”, striking a maximalist position just after negotiations with the United States over its nuclear programme and in the wake...
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From a ping to a promise
Antoinette Spencer did not expect a simple direct message to change her life, and Gareth Robotham likely did not either. What began as casual conversation soon blossomed into a bond built on listening, understanding, and showing up for each other....
Something Extra | Tuesday
A cool night breeze and unmistakable reggae spirit set the tone at Emancipation Park last Friday as patrons gathered for the annual Bob Marley Tribute Concert. The celebration drew a diverse mix of local and international performers, political...
Flexible work schedules and productivity: lessons from the shipping sector
The phased implementation of flexible work arrangements across Jamaica’s public sector, which began on February 2, 2026, has brought renewed national attention to how work schedules can be structured to improve productivity, efficiency, and service...
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CMA CGM JAMAICA KINGSTON CMA CGM PEMBA 11/02 CMA CGM CALLAO 11/02 CMA CGM FORT ST LOUIS 11/02 LATAM TBN 01 11/02 PERITO MORENO 11/02 KINGSTON TRADER 11/02 CMA CGM MAUI 12/02 CMA CGM VENTANIA 12/02 CMA CGM LOUGA 13/02 ELBBRIDGE 13/02...
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