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Manchester man held with cocaine at Sangster airport gets $1.2 million bail
The Manchester man who was arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle $18.7 million worth of cocaine through the Sangster International Airport was offered $1.2 million bail in the St James Parish Court today. Thomas Edwards, 52, who is of a Hatfield...
CommentsCharge against construction worker accused of severely beating elderly woman upgraded to murder
Twenty-four-year-old Ronaldo Robinson, otherwise called 'Biggs', a construction worker of Top Road, St Mary,has been charged with the murder of an elderly woman in their community on March 31. The Port Maria police say about 4 a....
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RETROFIT SHOCKER
Past president of the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica Carvel Stewart has raised concern about the hefty expenditure to retrofit a leased property in Mandeville, Manchester, for tax services. Commissioner General Ainsley Powell...
Comments‘Nobody really has a plan’
Just days before the plastic lunch box ban kicks in, importers and distributors are slamming the Government for its deafening silence. Their frustration mounts as they accuse officials of blindsiding stakeholders without the promised consultations...
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Jackson wants law disqualifying racist foreign bidders from gov’t contracts
Senior opposition lawmaker Fitz Jackson says a future People’s National Party (PNP) administration will craft legislation to disqualify foreign bidders from government contracts who participate in racist practices. In his contribution to the...
CommentsCaribbean Travel Marketplace a whirlwind of activities
IT WAS three days of presentations, meetings, pitching, displays, buying and selling; and on the fourth day, Responsible Tourism Day, some media practitioners and staff of the Jamaica Tourist Board made the trip to Floyd’s Pelican Bar off the coast...
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An appetite for the big moment
FORMER BOYS’ Town and Harbour View attacker Rafiek Thomas, who was shot and killed in his community of Denham Town yesterday morning, is being remembered as a prolific goalscorer with a deft touch, sublime skills, and an appetite for the big moment...
CommentsMcKenna: We want to find our groove again
REGGAE GIRL Kayla McKenna is looking forward to reuniting with her international teammates after months of inaction with Jamaica set to play Brazil on June 1 and June 4 in a pair of international friendlies. McKenna was among the group of players...
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Jamaican economy grows 1.9% in March quarter
The Jamaican economy expanded by 1.9 per cent in the January-March quarter, stymied by slowing housing starts, according to preliminary estimates from the Planning Institute of Jamaica. Real estate, a star performer during the start of the pandemic...
CommentsMerger fever Premium
The latest credit union merger involving Gateway and EduCom has got approval from their memberships, shrinking the movement once again. But the umbrella body that speaks for all credit unions, JCCUL, says it’s likely that even more tie-ups will be...
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Cheerful colours for Desi Jones’ funeral service June 3
Judith Jones, the widow of drummer Desi Jones, is asking for cheerful colours to be worn at the service of thanksgiving for his life, which will be held on Monday, June 3 at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, North Street in Kingston. The...
CommentsFuss over Richard Dreyfuss ‘transphobic, sexist, homophobic’ comments
Richard Dreyfuss has been accused of making transphobic, sexist and homophobic comments at a screening of Jaws. The Cabot theatre in Beverly Massachusetts has issued an apology after the 76-year-old actor – who played Matt Hooper in the iconic 1975...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Is it really an ‘overreach’?
THE EDITOR, Madam: On Monday, May 27, 2024, The Gleaner published an article that outlined the Church’s concern regarding the Government’s proposal to ban corporal punishment in homes. I noted that the Church believes the Government should focus...
CommentsThank you, NWC!
THE EDITOR, Madam: On Tuesday, May 21, we contacted the National Water Commission (NWC) via the (company’s) App and requested that water be trucked to our home on 19 Mile Road in Coopers Hill, St Andrew. This was after weeks of having no piped...
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President faces ANC’s worst election ever
CAPE TOWN (AP): South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces the prospect of his ruling party’s worst election result ever. Yet he’s still likely to be re-elected as leader of Africa’s most advanced country after Wednesday’s national vote. While...
CommentsProsecution delivers closing arguments in Trump’s criminal trial
NEW YORK (AP): Closing arguments in Donald Trump ‘s historic hush money trial began Tuesday morning in a Manhattan courtroom, giving prosecutors and defence attorneys one final opportunity to convince the jury of their respective cases before...
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The Caribbean Medical Professionals’ Summit set to catapult attendees’ careers
WITH LESS than one week to go until the inaugural Caribbean Medical Professionals’ Summit (CAMPS), the medical fraternity in Jamaica and the region is gearing up for an insightful weekend. On May 31 to June 2, medical professionals and aspirants...
CommentsTwo main causes of skin cancer
SKIN CANCER develops primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women. But it can also form on areas that rarely see the light of day, including your palms, beneath...
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Shauna Richardson champions wellness and fibroid awareness through fitness
Shauna Richardson is no stranger to fitness. A gym enthusiast, she explained that she had been exercising for quite some time, maintaining an active lifestyle with the help of a trainer alongside her co-worker. However, things took an unexpected...
Something Extra | Wednesday
Revving up for summer, First Global Bank (FGB) recently invited car enthusiasts to the Stewart’s Auto Showroom to witness class and power as the 2024 models of the Range Rover Evoque and Jaguar I-Pace were showcased. The event saw 70 guests enjoy a...
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