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Our grief must become action - Dalrymple-Philibert

August 31, 2026 | News
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaicans are being challenged to break the culture of silence surrounding the abuse of children, with Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, minister of state in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, declaring that communities often see the warning signs long before the police do. Dalrymple-Philibert’s impassioned appeal came as 10-year-old Shani Coke, who was raped and murdered in her community of Troy, Trelawny, was being laid to rest.
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Jury convicts man of first-degree murder for 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury found Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis guilty of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades. The 63-year-old Davis was convicted Monday of murder with the use of a deadly weapon and could be sentenced to life in prison. The jury deliberated for 3 hours after a weeklong trial in Las Vegas. The panel of 16 jurors, four of whom are alternates, heard testimony from 24 prosecution witnesses and three defense witnesses over nine days.
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Antigua and Barbuda consumers to pay more for fuel amid ongoing US-Iran war

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne has acknowledged that the ongoing war between the United States and Iran is having an impact on energy prices on the global market as Antigua and Barbuda prepares to increase fuel prices this week. Browne, speaking on his weekly radio programme, also said that his administration cannot continue to subsidise the price of the commodity as it had been doing for several months in the past.
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Agriculture Ministry assists farmers impacted by bush fire in Gillard, St Elizabeth

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has responded to farmers affected by the recent bush fire in the Little Park/Gillard area of Pedro Plains, St Elizabeth, with the distribution of farming equipment and supplies. This was carried out by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in the parish on August 26. The intervention comes after a massive bushfire tore through farmlands in the community in July, which caused millions of dollars in agricultural losses.

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Vote transfer troubles - ECJ to probe claims that scrutineer absences blocking some electors’ from going to polls where they now reside

The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is investigating reports that some electors, particularly in St Mary, have been unable to transfer their votes despite repeated attempts over several years. Central to the issue is the verification process for voter transfers, which requires Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) staff to be accompanied by scrutineers representing the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party when they visit an elector’s new address. According to the ECJ, the transfer cannot be completed unless the new residence is verified.

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‘Maguire’s goal should have been disallowed’

Harry Maguire’s controversial goal, which put Manchester United 2-1 up against Ipswich Town in the English Premier League yesterday, is still being debated globally, with many arguing that the goal should have been ruled out and the promoted side awarded a free kick. Former FIFA referee and now instructor, Peter Prendergast, has joined those saying it is a handball — and the goal should have been disallowed.

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Thanksgiving service for Ras Ajai September 26

The thanksgiving service for reggae artiste and actor Ras Ajai – who was killed in Portmore, St Catherine on August 1 – will be held on September 26 at the Boulevard Baptist Church in St Andrew. The official funeral announcement, which infuses the Rastafarian colours of red, green and gold, hails Ras Ajai’s life as one that “was well lived, and a soul forever remembered”.

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Antoine Lodge/Photographer A six-storey commercial building on Half Way Tree Road in St Andrew, listed as ideal for business process outsourcing, with two rental options: three floors spanning 30,000 square feet, or four floors spanning 43,000 square feet
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One-quarter million square feet of BPO-outsourcing space hits market

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Something Extra | Monday

Dancehall fans celebrated the culture at Saturday’s The Return of the Building hosted by Vybz Kartel at the National Arena in St Andrew. With an array of entertainers, selectors, dancers and local celebrities, the usual sporting arena was transformed into a dizzying mix of performances amid disco lights, liquor, and shouts of praise for the King of the Dancehall. Something Extra brings you the highlights.

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The West Indies will be buoyed by their recent Test series win over Sri Lanka.
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Editorial | Rescuing West Indies batting

An article a week ago on the cricket website Cricinfo.com by Greg Chappell, the great Australian batsman of the 1970s and ‘80s, should be required reading for the board and administrators of Cricket West Indies (CWI).

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