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20 Dec, 2025
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Letter of the Day | Our children deserve better
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the recent article “Consensual sex between minors should not be a crime”, which represents a troubling direction for a society already grappling with…
20 Dec, 2025
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Sean Paul hopes to inspire with ‘Faith We A Keep’
Grammy-winning artiste Sean Paul is seeking to provide an encouraging sense of hope and optimism through his new single Faith We A Keep. In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, from which the single was…
20 Dec, 2025
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GoodHeart | KC Choir aids St Hilda’s High rebuild
Dozens of students at St Hilda’s Diocesan High School for Girls faced a sudden challenge when Hurricane Melissa swept through Jamaica, causing significant damage across several parishes, including…
19 Dec, 2025
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Bolivia’s largest cities brought to standstill by transportation strike over fuel price hike
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The streets of Bolivia’s largest cities, La Paz and Santa Cruz, were brought to a standstill on Friday as public transportation workers went on strike against a 100% fuel price…
19 Dec, 2025
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Singapore to punish scammers with up to 24 strokes of the cane from December 30
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore’s government said Friday that scammers will face mandatory caning of up to 24 strokes from Dec. 30, under changes to criminal law to deter surging fraud cases. …
19 Dec, 2025
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Excelsior win 2025 Manning Cup, St Catherine High crowned Walker Cup champions
Excelsior High are the 2025 ISSA/WATA Manning Cup champions after defeating Jamaica College (JC) 2-0 in an intense thriller at the National Stadium earlier today. Excelsior’s ever-reliable marksman…
19 Dec, 2025
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US gov't sues US Virgin Islands and accuses officials of violating the Second Amendment
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Second Amendment clash has erupted between the federal government and the US Virgin Islands. The US government sued the US territory, its police department and Police…
19 Dec, 2025
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Home repair grants to be given in January – PM
The Government is to commence the distribution of home repair grants in January, says Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness. He made the disclosure during a Christmas treat held at the Petersfield High…
19 Dec, 2025
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Alleged gunmen fatally shot by police during confrontation in Central Village
Two alleged gunmen were fatally shot during a reported confrontation with police in an area known as Zambia in Central Village, St Catherine on Friday afternoon. According to the police, about 3:05…