April 5, 2014

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Jamaica’s National Under-16 netballers (from left) Susan Douglas, Tracy-Ann Francis and Shanique Francis challenge for the ball during a training session in Antigua, yesterday. The Young Sunshine Girls will begin the defence of their title against Dominica today. (PHOTO: COLLIN REID COURTESY OF SCOTIABANK)

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Mt Pleasant and Arnett win 1-0 to start second round of JPL

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Leaders Mt Pleasant FA and Arnett Gardens scored 1-0 wins over Portmore United and Dunbeholden respectively as the second round of...

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Three charged in Trelawny gun seizure

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TRELAWNY, Jamaica – Three men have been charged in connection to a firearm seizure in Ackee Tree Lane, Clarks Town, Trelawny last week. Reports from t...

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Zimbabwean poet VaChikepe draws on Jamaican influences

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Intrigued by mystery since his youth in Zimbabwe, VaChikepe brings a sense of the unknown to his writing. An ordained minister of religion, his work i...

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‘Incredible’ Liverpool must stay focused: Slot

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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Arne Slot urged "incredible" Liverpool not to step off the gas after the Premier League leaders thrashed Tottenham 6-3 ...

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Five arrested in 1,800-pound ganja bust

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Five men were arrested following a drug bust at South Bowden Wharf in Port Morant, St Thomas, on Thursday. The Jamaica Constabular...

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Labourer charged in murder of ‘Crawb-Up’

December 22, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica – A labourer from Upper Love Lane, Kingston, has been charged with murder following a shooting in the community on October 31. The a...

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Mbappe back from ‘bottom’ as Real Madrid down Sevilla

Dana Malcolm

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MADRID, Spain (AFP) - Kylian Mbappe said he had bounced back from hitting rock bottom after helping Real Madrid thrash Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move...

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$10m water programme commissioned in St Catherine

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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica - Over 1,000 residents in North West St Catherine now have access to reliable potable water, following the commissioning of the ...

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