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Airbnb introduces new rules to rein in parties, nuisances
Airbnb is taking more steps to crack down on parties and nuisance guests in the wake of a Halloween shooting at an Airbnb rental in a San Francisco suburb where five people were killed. The company said Thursday it’s banning “open...
CommentsThree shot, one fatally, in Westmoreland, man charged
Detectives assigned to the Westmoreland Police Division have charged one man in relation to a shooting incident that claimed the life of a man and the injury of two women on Hudson Street, Savanna-la-Mar on Tuesday. The deceased has been...
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- Jamaican man on assault charges in BVI granted bail, claims self-defence
Bike road rage - Rider kicked from motorcycle in deadly Waterloo chase
A motorcyclist was killed in a bizarre case of apparent road rage yesterday afternoon after he was kicked off course by a fellow angry biker before ploughing into a utility pole at the end of a chase on a busy Kingston street. The deceased is 51-...
Comments‘These blasted buttus!’ - Conductor rips Ward Theatre reno crew for scrapping orchestra pit
The team undertaking a multimillion-dollar overhaul of the decrepit Ward Theatre has been criticised for failing to retain the iconic building’s core character and for not having sufficient dialogue with musicians and performers. The nub of the...
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Earth Today | Extreme hurricanes forecast the future
FROM HURRICANES Irma and Maria in 2017 to Hurricane Dorian this year – all of which caused devastation in the Caribbean with their Category 5 strength – the future of a region marked by unprecedented climate is being foretold. Dr Tannecia...
CommentsEarth Today | Category 5 events call for more mitigation, adaptation, research
THE THREE recent Category 5 hurricane events to affect the Caribbean call for more – more mitigation, more adaptation and more research. This is one of the messages to emerge from the recent Science for Today public lecture series of the Faculty of...
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The Girlz will be fine –Wint - JFF gen sec weighs in on Menzies departure
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) General Secretary Dalton Wint says he is yet to receive official word of the departure of former Reggae Girlz head coach Hue Menzies. He, however, believes such a development would provide opportunities for other...
CommentsCC seek redemption - Clarendon with point to prove in Olivier Shield after Champions Cup let-down
Western Bureau: After their first back-to-back daCosta Cup titles since 1990, Clarendon College (CC) will go in hunt of a feat that has not been met in 48 years, when they face Manning Cup champions Jamaica College (JC) for the Olivier Shield on...
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OPEC nations grapple with oversupply of oil
The world may be heading for an even greater oversupply of oil, and that possibility – which could drive down fuel and energy prices – is hanging over members of the OPEC cartel as they head into negotiations Thursday. The oil-producing nations...
CommentsMaduro foes baulk at UN-backed deal to address electricity crisis
A proposal to address Venezuela’s electricity crisis with the help of the United Nations is proving a political hot potato for Nicolás Maduro’s opponents. On Tuesday, the opposition-controlled National Assembly at the last-minute scratched a...
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Beats, birthday and bashment party
It was what Miss Lou would have called a boonoonoonoos affair, and the millennials in the crowd no doubt considered it lit. Government ministers feeding each other with cake; performances from Sean Paul, Chi Ching Ching, Richie Spice and Jesse...
CommentsMariah Carey to release doc on mega Christmas hit
Mariah Carey is releasing a mini documentary on the making of All I Want For C hristmas Is You. The pop superstar released her iconic and timeless festive hit 25 years ago, and in an upcoming film from Amazon Music – which will premiere later this...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Allocate more to fix nation’s libraries
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) welcomes the news that the Government of Jamaica will be allocating $169 million for the repairs of libraries across several parishes, to include the Kingston...
CommentsBuyer beware
THE EDITOR, Madam: Many persons around the world have been offered the banking privilege of secured spending in the form a credit card. On the other hand, merchants are offered the privilege of using the bank’s point-of-sale machines, better...
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Trump calls Trudeau ‘two-faced’ after palace gossip goes viral
WATFORD (AP): NATO leaders professed unity on Wednesday at a summit near London – but a spat over off-the-cuff chit-chat at a royal reception rattled their show of solidarity. US President Donald Trump branded the leader of America’s northern...
CommentsKim again rides horse up sacred peak as North Korea raps Trump
SEOUL, South Korea (AP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rode a white horse up a sacred mountain in his second symbolic visit in less than two months, state media reported Wednesday, as his military chief lashed out at US President Donald Trump for...
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Something Extra | Thursday
Jamaica’s most stylish showed up at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre last Saturday to ‘pop style’ and compete for a cash prize of up to $350,000. Gavin Farrier was named Most Stylish Male, while Dihane Mendes was crowned Most Stylish Female....
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The Truth is.. with Krysta - I don't want your man
Life has this uncanny way of revealing some truths about people and about ourselves. Since I pride myself on being a storyteller, here's a little history for you. I can recall a time when jealousy invaded my personal space. I was never a real fan...
CommentsInternational Men’s Day: 'MENtal' Health Matters
We are once again at that time of year when men are at the forefront of everyone’s mind for International Men’s Day. This year, the theme is 'Making a difference for men and boys', under the larger heading of 'Men Leading by Example'. The Bureau...
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Red Stripe Meets Street Food Saturdays By The River
Saturdays levelled up when Red Stripe decided to join Simone Walker-Barrett, chef of 20 years, for her month-end ‘Street Food Saturdays’ food-pairing initiative. Tucked away in Mount James, St Andrew, just 30 minutes from Manor Park, this hidden...
CommentsA Sangster’s Surprise
There’s nothing like the sweet indulgence of, you guessed it, rum! And last week, The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited was treated to a Sangster’s surprise. ‘Tis the season of giving, and Sangster’s Jamaica Rum Cream granted the gift of flavour to...
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Editorial | Tapia’s road to redemption?
Mark Wignall | Tesha Miller is less than half the problem