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Holness calls for countries to invest in human capital amid pandemic fallout
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says countries need to invest in human capital as the labour market landscape has changed arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Holness was delivering remarks this morning as co-convener of the United Nations High-Level...
CommentsPolicewoman freed of murder after almost 10 years, sets sights on becoming lawyer
Detective constable Alecia Jones is happy that she is finally cleared of a murder charge after almost 10 years but she has many disappointments. One of her disappointments is that her father did not live to see her being freed of the offence....
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- Internet cable theft disrupts online classes at Kellits High in Clarendon
- MOCA rejects claims Bunting gave directive for Daryl Vaz probe
- Suspected cop killer shot and killed in police operation
- 312 new COVID-19 cases, 18 more deaths
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In the wake of the flagging of Cabinet Minister Daryl Vaz’s United States visa with a substance trafficking marker, former Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding has criticised Washington for weaponising travel documents for political ends. Vaz, who...
Comments60,000 doses in dump danger Premium
With less than eight per cent of Jamaica’s population being fully vaccinated to date, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has disclosed that a significant portion of 60,000 doses of AstraZeneca might have to be discarded if shots are...
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Growth & Jobs | More young people investing in real estate
Laurence and Natasha Farghuson* bought their home in November 2015 because they were tired of paying rent. The couple financed their home in the quiet St Catherine community of Seville Meadows with a joint mortgage from JN Bank and the National...
CommentsGrowth & Jobs | Life insurance an essential part of financial planning – general manager
“Having life insurance should be a sound part of any financial plan, as it provides social protection to individuals. And,it can be used as long-term savings; retirement planning; and assist in withstanding financial shocks,” says Hugh Reid,...
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Barbados Netball Association (BNA) President Nisha Craigwell says they have passed on an invitation from Netball Jamaica (NJ) to participate in a tri-nation series next month. The series, which also involves Trinidad and Tobago (T...
CommentsWadadah, MBU to play off on Oct 6 Premium
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Competitions Committee Vice Chairman Ewan Scott says that Wednesday, October 6 has been tentatively set as the date for the play-off game between Wadadah and Montego Bay United (MBU), with the winner filling the...
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UK could call in army to help ease gas pumps chaos
Lines of cars formed at some British gas stations for a fourth day on Monday, as the government mulled sending in the army to help ease supply disruption triggered by a shortage of truck drivers. As the British Medical Association called for...
CommentsMailpac adds price-cutter grocery e-store in busy online market
Mailpac Group, which is heavily into the e-commerce solutions business, has, through its Mailpac Local subsidiary, launched an online grocery store to grow market share, with a plan to retail products some five to 15 per cent less than traditional...
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Miss Universe Jamaica chooses top 10
Ten ladies are now vying for the Miss Universe Jamaica crown. Out of the 16 semi-finalists, only 15 could make it to last Saturday’s elimination presentation, says pageant director Mark McDermoth. Lloyd-Ann Daley, who was selected from the overseas...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Mandatory vaccination should not be implemented
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaican Government has not (yet) passed a law regarding the mandatory vaccination for the citizens of Jamaica; however, we can definitely see the subtle approaches that are taken by some employers to have their workers...
CommentsReaders’ reactions – Eyes on Holness: PM pressed to declare whether Vaz fit after US flags visa
Prime Minister Andrew Holness faces mounting pressure to declare whether Science, Energy and Technology Minister Daryl Vaz retains his confidence to represent the Jamaican Government because of a controversial annotation relating to substance...
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Union threatens industrial action over vaccine mandate
ST JOHN’S (CMC): The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers (ABUT) on Monday said it is not “relenting its stance” on teachers being exempt from “mandatory” COVID-19 vaccination, despite staunch opposition from the government. In a statement, the...
CommentsHundreds of Haitian migrants found on uninhabited cay
NASSAU (CMC): The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) on Monday said it is seeking to remove an estimated 400 Haitian nationals from an uninhabited cay in the Ragged Island chain. In a statement, the RBDF said that it had been informed by a...
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Something Extra | Tuesday
Donatella Versace pumped energy into Milan Fashion Week with a star-filled runway and front row, and a collection strong on the fashion house’s codes: bright colours, safety pins and silky foulards. Meanwhile, Prada returned to the live runway for...
Something Extra | Monday
The private loft setting at Cellar 8, located inside Upper Manor Park Plaza, set the mood for the wining and dining the restaurant’s directors and wine bar had planned for a few specially invited guests last Wednesday. The table was set for a three...
Two-day vaccination blitz for Newport West shipping community begins
Interests in Newport West, the island’s shipping hub, are encouraging their workforce to get vaccinated at a pop-up vaccination blitz in the community on Tuesday, September 28, and Wednesday, September 29. The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ two-...
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Editorial | The gender of politics
Gordon Robinson | Assault with a deadly weapon