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JLP condemns attack on Labourites campaigning in Clarendon South Eastern
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has condemned the attack on one of its supporters in Clarendon South East by persons purported to be backers of the People's National Party. According to the JLP, while campaigning in the constituency, its supporters...
CommentsBishop Purcell Jackson replaces Damion Crawford for PNP in Portland Eastern
Bishop Purcell Jackson has been named the People's National Party (PNP's) standard bearer for Portland Eastern.He replaces Damion Crawford who resigned in January, eight months after his defeat by the Jamaica Labour Party's Ann-Marie Vaz in the...
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Westmoreland on JLP radar - Holness targets green sweep in PNP country
Having trounced the People’s National Party (PNP) in the last local government elections in Westmoreland Central, where four out of five divisions were won by his side, Jamaica Labour Party leader Andrew Holness has given notice that he will be...
CommentsSoldier fires at man accused of sleeping with girlfriend - Commentators urge men not to react violently to 'bun'
Jason Cross/Gleaner Writer Sexologist Dr Shelly-Ann Weeks has urged Jamaican men to understand that they do not own women's bodies and to find non-violent means of coping with sexual infidelity. Her message comes less than 24 hours after a...
Comments- Fire victim wanted to see his daughter become doc - Though full of fight, Farquharson knew he wouldn’t make it, says grieving wife
- NHT manager collapses, dies in 5K
- Woman slain on New Year’s Eve laid to rest - Mother questions why God didn’t stop bullet or jam gun
- PNP names candidates for Portland East, St Andrew NE
RIU Jamaica Palace cops US-based Cheap Caribbean Pineapple Award
WESTERN BUREAU: RIU Palace Jamaica bested 650 other resorts in the Caribbean to cop the United States-based Cheap Caribbean’s Noble Beach Prize Pineapple Award after being voted the ‘Customer Favourite’ by the online travel agency’s clients. The...
CommentsMontegonians fuming at city’s congestion
Road issues are weighing heavily on the minds of Montegonians, some of whom expressed their frustration and even fear of undisciplined motorists and unabated road crashes at the inaugural meeting of the JN Circle, St James, held recently at the JN...
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‘Caveman behaviour’ - JFF referees head slams referee abuse at RSPL game, praises disciplinary response as good example set
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) referee department head Victor Stewart says the ejection of a fan from a Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) game for verbal abuse aimed at match officials yesterday will send a message to potential future aggressors...
CommentsTaylor relieved after Thailand blip
PERTH, Australia (CMC): Skipper Stafanie Taylor admitted that there was some worry in the Windies camp when her side lost three early wickets in pursuit of a modest 79 against Thailand in their opening Group B match of the ICC Women’s Twenty20...
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NCB, Amber to roll out new mobile wallet
Tech company Amber Group Limited has partnered with National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited, NCB, on a new mobile wallet called Amber Pay It will be NCBJ’s second mobile payment system; the other being Quisk, which has been on the market for two...
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13-y-o teaches ‘Book Pon Book’ - Julanda counteracts Skillibeng’s ‘Brik Pon Brik’; says students need more positive educational music
It appears that dancehall entertainer Unknown Gringo is not the only person inspired by the popular riddim and catchphrase of Skillibeng’s hit, Brik Pon Brik. Thirteen-year-old Julanda Frater says what was just her word play has turned into a...
CommentsLizzo, ‘Just Mercy’ on top at NAACP Image Awards
PASADENA, California (AP): Lizzo was named Entertainer of The Year and Just Mercy won Best Motion Picture, best actor and Best Supporting Actor last Saturday at the NAACP Image Awards, as the show that recognises entertainers of colour ladled...
CommentsLetter of the Day | That rotten apple
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am almost sure that the current US ambassador to Jamaica is aware of the rotten apple saying: Rotten to the core. Indeed, any who sees an apple that even shows signs of rot immediately assumes that this is not for eating. Of...
CommentsPort Authority clarifies nature of development projects
THE EDITOR, Madam: Reference is made to The Gleaner article, ‘JLP sabotaged Portmore”, which was published on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. The article stated that “ Phillips claimed that the former PNP administration left a contract to be signed...
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Indian authorities scramble to give Trump a mega rally
AHMEDABAD (AP): The sun-baked city of Ahmedabad was jostling with activity Sunday as workers cleaned roads, planted flowers and hoisted hundreds of billboards featuring President Donald Trump, a day ahead of his maiden two-day visit to India after...
CommentsSt Lucia observes 41st anniversary of political independence
CASTRIES (CMC): St Lucia is celebrating its 41st anniversary of political independence from Britain with Prime Minister Allen Chastanet urging nationals “to shake the habits that continue to drown” the island. In his Independence Day message,...
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Something Extra | Monday
The carnival season is up and pumping. Thursday night, Tribe Ignite got underway at the Halsey Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain.With Campari’s style and flavour and the sweet sounds of the big bad soca the execution was a definite win. Here are...
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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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Editorial | Back Espinosa for OAS top job
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