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RESIDENTS of sections of Manor Park in upper St Andrew are up in arms over what they regard as secrecy surrounding a planned development in the area. ...
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COOPER’S PEN, Trelawny — Even as the Government mobilised multi-agency help for about 40 families whose houses were demolished a day earlier, a group ...
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APPEALING not just as a legislator, but also from his own experience with past convictions, Opposition Spokesperson on Youth and Human Rights Isat Buc...
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CALI, Colombia (AFP) — Colombian earthquake survivor Ana Maria Saavedra is out of physical danger, but for her the hardest part lies ahead: starting a...
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The global popularity of yoga has prompted interest in other meditative exercises such as Chakra, a healing process linked to seven energy centres of ...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) Women’s Movement is celebrating 50 years since women entered active military service in the Jama...
Singapore criminalises AI-generated abuse images
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SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Singapore authorities prepare to enforce legislation that goes into effect on Monday, protecting citizens from online sex...
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CCJ image at stake
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Adamant that the decision to leave a bad relationship is the “most lethal stage of abuse” for Jamaican women, an advocates group is urging Jamaicans t...
Wait-and-see as rain stalls reconstruction at Maggotty High
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MAGGOTTY, St Elizabeth — As Maggotty High School leaders weigh extending rotation for its 1,400 students when school reopens in September, a proposal ...
Douglas hard on self despite three-medal haul
Athletics, Sports
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The Stewards announce the following disciplinary actions arising from inquiries held at the offices of the Jamaica Racing Commission, Units 15-17 Big ...
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