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Bold move by Vaz requires urgent debate

Bold move by Vaz requires urgent debate

In his first inauguration speech in late 2011, Prime Minister Andrew Holness addressed the issue of the high cost of energy which, he said, was “a universal cry across all divides in Jamaica”. Furthermore, he added that, “It is also universally...

TGI Fridays coming to Portmore

TGI Fridays coming to Portmore

Prestige Restaurants Jamaica Limited (PRJL) is set to open its second TGI Fridays store on the island in Portmore, St Catherine, in the next four months as the municipality continues to gain international interest. Prestige Holdings Limited (PHL)...

Prime Minister Breaks Ground for Multi-Billion-Dollar Longville Meadows Housing Project

The National Housing Trust (NHT), in partnership with Gore Development Limited, will construct 2,064 housing units at Longville Meadows in Longville Park, Clarendon, under a modified Guaranteed Purchase Programme (GPP). The multibillion-dollar...

Rural Principals Hail School Bus Programme

Rural Principals Hail School Bus Programme

Principals are welcoming the government’s rural school bus programme as a long overdue lifeline for students struggling to attend classes on time. The proposed bus programme is now the subject of a full blown political row, with the opposition PNP...

‘No turning back now’

‘No turning back now’

WESTERN BUREAU: After more than a decade of delays and broken promises, Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says the long-overdue work on the Negril Fruit and Vegetable Market is set to begin in the next three months. “There is no turning...

Use NEPA authorised facilities only for disposal of e-waste

Use NEPA authorised facilities only for disposal of e-waste

Jamaicans are being encouraged to responsibly dispose of their electronic and electrical waste (e-waste) by using designated facilities authorised by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). Currently, INET Jamaica Limited, located on...

Why Hot Couple Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett Didn’t Last: 20 Years On

Why Hot Couple Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett Didn’t Last: 20 Years On

As two of the hottest young stars of the early aughts, Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett made total sense on paper. The couple were rarely photographed together during their low-key but red-hot relationship, despite going strong for almost two...

Platinum for poultry

Platinum for poultry

On the heels of the opening of its new state-of-the-art air-chill processing plant in January, Caribbean Broilers (CB) Group has even more to celebrate after being named the RJRGLEANER Honour Awards’ Platinum Award recipient for its achievements...

More Than 380 Wi-Fi Hotspots Established Islandwide

More than 380 community Wi-Fi hotspots have been established across the island, benefiting hundreds of thousands of residents in underserved areas, as the Universal Service Fund (USF) works to further expand Jamaica’s digital reach. Chief...

21 Boston restaurants were just granted liquor licenses. See where 

21 Boston restaurants were just granted liquor licenses. See where 

A batch of 21 Boston businesses just received location-restricted liquor licenses following Massachusetts legislators' decision last year to grant 225 additional permits across the city. The bill to expand the city's liquor licenses – approved by...

Brothers among three killed in Bethel Town police operation

Brothers among three killed in Bethel Town police operation

WESTERN BUREAU: Three men, including two brothers, were fatally shot in a police operation early Wednesday morning in the Hermitage area of Bethel Town, Westmoreland. The operation, led by law enforcement, also resulted in the seizure of two...

10 Worst Fallout 4 Settlement Locations To Avoid At All Costs

10 Worst Fallout 4 Settlement Locations To Avoid At All Costs

The Commonwealth of Fallout 4 is packed full of locations and hidden gems, which make exploring and adventuring in the region tons of fun even after a decade. In a departure from previous entries in the series, Fallout 4 added new mechanics which...

10 ways to enjoy Latin music in Greater Boston this summer

10 ways to enjoy Latin music in Greater Boston this summer

Summer in Boston usually abounds with opportunities to hear live music that draws on new and old traditions from across Latin America. The future of some of these opportunities is uncertain. Many of them are presented by nonprofit arts groups...

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 30 to July 6, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 30 to July 6, 2025

Every Monday, we bring you UPSC Current Affairs Pointers—a concise, exam-focused guide to help you stay ahead in your Prelims and Mains preparation. Polity — The Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the RailOne App as a one stop...

Jamaican woman stabbed to death in Bronx, New York

Jamaican woman stabbed to death in Bronx, New York

June 30, 2025 NEW YORK, USA— A Jamaican woman was reportedly stabbed to death in Wakefield in the Bronx, New York, on Saturday night. The woman, identified as 40-year-old Tamara Rowe, a former employee of the Gleaner in Jamaica, was reportedly...

Jamaican woman fatally stabbed in Bronx apartment

Jamaican woman fatally stabbed in Bronx apartment

A Jamaican woman was fatally stabbed in her Bronx apartment Saturday night in what police sources have described as a suspected case of domestic violence. The victim has been identified as 40-year-old Tamara Rowe, a former employee of The Gleaner...

Mexico defeats U.S. men's national soccer team in Concacaf Gold Cup final

Mexico defeats U.S. men's national soccer team in Concacaf Gold Cup final

It’s going to be a long year ahead for the U.S. men's national team before the 2026 World Cup. Edson Álvarez scored a late header (77’) confirmed by VAR, and Mexico defeated the United States, 2-1, in the Concacaf Gold Cup final at NRG Stadium in...

Five passengers die in Trelawny bus crash

The police say excessive speeding led to a gruesome crash Sunday morning on the Northcoast Highway, near Salt Marsh in Trelawny. Five people, all passengers in a Hiace bus, died and seven others were hospitalised following the crash which occured...

Jalgos Memories Day explores cricket pitches to punk nights

Jalgos Memories Day explores cricket pitches to punk nights

Drawing of a cricket match. Pic: Blog Preston Read more: Event set to make history by sharing memories from Preston’s Caribbean community Afflick held a meeting at his home at 172 London Road during which the team decided on their name by pulling...

From bush and dead dogs..

From bush and dead dogs..

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (right) is greeted by MJS Industrial and Technology Park Chairman Michael Subratie during the opening ceremony for the park in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on June 24. At centre is Musson Group Executive Chairman...

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