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Haitians land in Portland

A group of Haitians today landed at a beach in Kensington in Portland. Their vessel reportedly came ashore shortly after 2 p.m. It is reported that at least five persons were discovered in the community by the police and that another set was found...
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Fitz Bailey, former deputy commissioner of police in the Jamaica Constabulary Force, who is set to take up temporary duties in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

‘I don’t have any magic wand’

The Jamaican Government is exploring several options to have Fitz Bailey, a retired deputy police commissioner, remain in the local public sector. However, National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang, who made the disclosure, declined to discuss...
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Andrew Holness v Integrity Commission

The Integrity Commission has enlisted King’s Counsel and former Solicitor General Michael Hylton to lead its defence in the judicial review case filed by Prime Minister Andrew Holness. Greg Christie, the commission’s executive director, confirmed...
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The monument in honour of James Knight near the Cottage Police Station in Manchester.

Great Jamaican Stories | To preach or not to: The killing of James Knight

IN THE days of slavery, enslaved people were forbidden to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to one another. They were also taught to obey their masters, and the Bible was referenced by some Christian holders of enslaved people to support that...
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Sheriff says rescuers ‘will not rest’ as search for Helene’s victims drags into second week

PENSACOLA, North Carolina (AP): The search for victims of Hurricane Helene dragged into its second week on Friday, as exhausted rescue crews and volunteers continued to work long days – navigating past washed out roads, downed power lines and...
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Jerome Waite

Humdinger loading

AFTER DEFEATS in the last round of Jamaica Premier League (JPL) matches, Waterhouse and Tivoli Gardens will look to recover from their disappointments when they square off in the feature game of the fourth round at the Anthony Spaulding Complex at...
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Hydel’s Barrett slams Ardenne for six

HYDEL HIGH School captain and standout player Ronaldo Barrett found the back of the net six times as he led his team to an 8-0 win over Ardenne High School in ISSA Manning Cup Zone A action yesterday at the Ardenne High School playfield. The win...
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Woodcats transforming scraps into furniture, events props and landscaping material

Woodcats International Limited, a maker of wooden pallets for manufacturing and distribution companies, is looking to carve value from the scraps it once disposed of as waste. General Manager Peter Douglas says the company is utilising the...
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Yaneek Page | Financial fraud: what entrepreneurs can learn from Bolt’s missing millions Premium

“When your neighbour’s house is on fire, you better wet yours.” This proverb has never been more relevant regarding Usain Bolt’s ordeal in trying to recover his missing millions from a financial investment firm that was licensed and regulated by...
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Who will be the next winner of ‘Digicel Rising Stars’? Performers Akeen Fennell (left) and Renecia Bernard go head-to-head in tonight’s final episode.

High hopes, tough campaigns: ‘Rising Stars’ finale to crown Season 20 champion

Season 20 of ‘Digicel Rising Stars’ ends tonight with what is expected to be a stellar show packed to the brim with guest performances, prizes and surprises following a tough campaign trail. In a conversation with The Sunday Gleaner, this season’s...
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Editorial | End stigma in mental illness

Writing in The Gleaner on Thursday, Monique Lynch, the programme coordinator at the School of Nursing at the University of the West Indies, Mona, called for the integration of mental health into the well initiatives at Jamaica’s workplaces. Ms...
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Patricia Green | Make building accesses disaster ready

“…There were doors all round the hall, but they were all locked; and when Alice had been all the way down one side and up the other, trying every door, she walked sadly down the middle, wondering how she was ever to get out again…,” these are...
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A man runs for cover as a smoke rises in the background following an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon, yesterday.

Israeli airstrikes rock southern suburbs of Beirut

BEIRUT (AP): Israel carried out a series of massive airstrikes overnight, hitting suburbs of Beirut and cutting off the main border crossing between Lebanon and Syria for tens of thousands of people fleeing Israeli bombardment. The blasts in Beirut...
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Supreme Court to weigh Mexico’s US$10 billion lawsuit against US gunmakers

WASHINGTON (AP): The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether to block a US$10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against leading US gun manufacturers over allegations their commercial practices have helped caused much bloodshed there. The gun...
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Is it okay not to be okay?

We often hear the phrase “It is okay not to be okay,” encouraging acceptance of our low moments. However, this idea can lead us to stay stuck in sadness instead of striving for improvement. Life has its ups and downs, but how long should we accept...
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Jamaican ibis: Flightless giant lost to time

The Jamaican ibis was a large, flightless bird endemic to Jamaica, a fascinating creature that roamed the island’s lush landscapes. Fossil evidence of this bird was first discovered between 1919 and 1920 in Trelawny and later in St Catherine and St...
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A Review of the Audi A4 S-Line: A Modern Classic

The Audi A4 has been a cornerstone of the Audi line-up since its introduction in 1994. Known for its blend of luxury, comfort, and performance, the A4 has evolved over the years, adapting to changing market...
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The four biggest mistakes people make when buying a new car

Car buyers have more tools than ever to get the right vehicle at the right price. Still, mistakes can happen quite easily. Often, car buyers get blinded by emotion or rushed timing. Trading in a Vehicle with Negative Equity Being upside down on...
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Rochelle Cameron draws inspiration from breast cancer survivor mom

Rochelle Cameron was shaken when her mother, Marcia Cameron, a breast cancer survivor, said, “Can you imagine that God chose to save me?” These words struck Rochelle deeply, as she had been concerned about her mother pushing herself too hard after...

SAINT model sizzles for Valentino

Chalk up another big win for SAINT International’s top model-making factory. Spanish Town resident Jessie Craig, scouted by the agency’s chief executive officer Deiwght Peters at Eltham High School two years ago, made her global introduction at...
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Dr. Horace Chang.

Horace Chang | A balanced approach to unexplained wealth orders in Jamaica

There has been much public discourse regarding the proposal for Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) to be incorporated into Jamaica’s legislative framework, with proponents touting it as a potential panacea for all ills. In the interest of furthering...
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Dennis Minott | Gulping down elephants yet filtering out sandflies

Jamaica’s political landscape today reveals a concerning trend of deflection and hypocrisy. The public discourse surrounding certain national leaders underscores an uncomfortable truth: supporters prioritise protecting reputations over addressing...
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