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Angola: Over 100 People Die of Malaria in Nine Months in Southern Cunene

[ANGOP] Ondjiva -- At least 188 people died of malaria from January to September this year in southern Cunene province, out of a total of 95,913 cases of the disease diagnosed by the region's health authorities, ANGOP learned on Thursday.

Clarendon police probing death of farmer suspected to be killed by cow

The Clarendon police are investigating the death of a 64-year-old man who is suspected to have been mauled by a cow. Dead is Leroy Prince, a farmer of Friendship district. It is reported that about 6:30 p.m. on Thursday Prince's body was found...
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Clarendon police probing death of farmer suspected to be killed by cow

The Clarendon police are investigating the death of a 64-year-old man who is suspected to have been mauled by a cow. Dead is Leroy Prince, a farmer of Friendship district. It is reported that about 6:30 p.m. on Thursday Prince's body was found...

JLP's Duane Smith wins St Andrew North Western seat

Like his father Derrick, Duane Smith, is to represent the St Andrew North Western constituency after victory in today's by-election. He, who represented the ruling Jamaica Labour Party, received 1,863 votes to independent candidate Carl...
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JLP's Duane Smith wins St Andrew North Western seat

Like his father Derrick, Duane Smith, is to represent the St Andrew North Western constituency after victory in today's by-election. He, who represented the ruling Jamaica Labour Party, received 1,863 votes to independent candidate Carl...

PNP retains Morant Bay Division in St Thomas

The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) has retained the Morant Bay Division in the St Thomas Municipal Corporation. Following today's by-election, the PNP's Yvonne Rosemarie Shaw, a former mayor, polled 2,096 votes to defeat...
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PNP retains Morant Bay Division in St Thomas

The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) has retained the Morant Bay Division in the St Thomas Municipal Corporation. Following today's by-election, the PNP's Yvonne Rosemarie Shaw, a former mayor, polled 2,096 votes to defeat...

Dalrymple-Philibert back as Trelawny Southern MP

Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert is back as the Member of Parliament for the Trelawny Southern constituency after winning today's by-election. She polled 4,146 votes to independent candidate Lloyd Gillings' 1,434 votes. Dalrymple-Philibert...
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Dalrymple-Philibert back as Trelawny Southern MP

Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert is back as the Member of Parliament for the Trelawny Southern constituency after winning today's by-election. She polled 4,146 votes to independent candidate Lloyd Gillings' 1,434 votes. Dalrymple-Philibert...

Workers at Bahia Principe and Jewel Paradise Cove go on strike

More tourism workers have taken to the picket line to protest over what they say are poor working conditions. Today, disgruntled workers that Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica resort and Jewel Paradise Cove, which are both in Runaway Bay, St Ann, walked...
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Workers at Bahia Principe and Jewel Paradise Cove go on strike

More tourism workers have taken to the picket line to protest over what they say are poor working conditions. Today, disgruntled workers that Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica resort and Jewel Paradise Cove, which are both in Runaway Bay, St Ann, walked...

JCC lauds the Government's newest policy proposals, but says more needed

The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) is proposing a reduction in the income tax rate for small businesses to incentivise the formalisation of informal enterprises. The proposal is contained in a media statement released by the JCC...
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JCC lauds the Government's newest policy proposals, but says more needed

The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) is proposing a reduction in the income tax rate for small businesses to incentivise the formalisation of informal enterprises. The proposal is contained in a media statement released by the JCC...

Lawyer proposes 4-year sentence for university student accused of kidnapping, torturing girlfriend

The lawyer for Matthew Hyde, the university student who held his then girlfriend captive in a dorm room and tortured her in 2023, has proposed that he be given a sentence of no more than four years. The sentencing hearing is to continue on...
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Lawyer proposes 4-year sentence for university student accused of kidnapping, torturing girlfriend

The lawyer for Matthew Hyde, the university student who held his then girlfriend captive in a dorm room and tortured her in 2023, has proposed that he be given a sentence of no more than four years. The sentencing hearing is to continue on...

Education ministry adjusts dates for administration of PEP exam

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has advised that after consultation with key stakeholders, a decision was taken to adjust the dates for the administration of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Six exam. This is due to the...
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Education ministry adjusts dates for administration of PEP exam

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has advised that after consultation with key stakeholders, a decision was taken to adjust the dates for the administration of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Six exam. This is due to the...

JLP’s Dalrymple-Philibert says unavailability of some voters may impact turnout

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate for today's Trelawny Southern by-election Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert says the voter turnout may be impacted by the unavailability of key electors such as farmers. Speaking with reporters in Warsop, Dalrymple...
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JLP’s Dalrymple-Philibert says unavailability of some voters may impact turnout

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate for today's Trelawny Southern by-election Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert says the voter turnout may be impacted by the unavailability of key electors such as farmers. Speaking with reporters in Warsop, Dalrymple...

JLP and PNP both optimistic of victory in Aenon Town

The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) are both expressing optimism of victory in today's by-election in the Aenon Town Division in Clarendon. Our news team caught up JLP May Pen Mayor Joel...
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JLP and PNP both optimistic of victory in Aenon Town

The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) are both expressing optimism of victory in today's by-election in the Aenon Town Division in Clarendon. Our news team caught up JLP May Pen Mayor Joel...

St Andrew NW independent candidate Carl Marshall says he remains a member of PNP

Although he is contesting the St Andrew North Western by-election as an independent candidate, former house speaker, Carl Marshall, has declared that he is still a member of the Opposition People's National Party (PNP).  “I am a PNP...
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St Andrew NW independent candidate Carl Marshall says he remains a member of PNP

Although he is contesting the St Andrew North Western by-election as an independent candidate, former house speaker, Carl Marshall, has declared that he is still a member of the Opposition People's National Party (PNP).  “I am a PNP...

'Emotional moment' as former MP Derrick Smith votes for his son

Derrick Smith, the former member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew North Western, described it as an «emotional moment» as he cast his vote this morning for his youngest son, Duane, who is the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate for the...
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'Emotional moment' as former MP Derrick Smith votes for his son

Derrick Smith, the former member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew North Western, described it as an «emotional moment» as he cast his vote this morning for his youngest son, Duane, who is the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate for the...

Independent candidate Lloyd Gillings boasts he will receive 3,500 votes to win in Trelawny Southern

Independent candidate Lloyd 'Mozy' Gillings is predicting history will be created in today's by-election in Trelawny Southern, with him securing 3,500 votes to win the seat and send the Jamaica Labour Party's Marisa Dalrymple-...
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Independent candidate Lloyd Gillings boasts he will receive 3,500 votes to win in Trelawny Southern

Independent candidate Lloyd 'Mozy' Gillings is predicting history will be created in today's by-election in Trelawny Southern, with him securing 3,500 votes to win the seat and send the Jamaica Labour Party's Marisa Dalrymple-...

Voters trickling in to polling stations in Trelawny Southern

Voters have been slowly making their way out to cast their ballots in the by-election in Trelawny Southern where the Jamaica Labour Party's Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert is going up against Lloyd 'Mozy' Gillings All 96 polling...
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Voters trickling in to polling stations in Trelawny Southern

Voters have been slowly making their way out to cast their ballots in the by-election in Trelawny Southern where the Jamaica Labour Party's Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert is going up against Lloyd 'Mozy' Gillings All 96 polling...

'Scrape Head' shot and killed in Parry Town, St Ann

The St Ann police are investigating the death of a 32-year-old man in the parish on Thursday night. He has been identified as Jermaine Logan, otherwise called 'Oney' and  'Scrape Head' of Capture Land, Parry Town, St...
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'Scrape Head' shot and killed in Parry Town, St Ann

The St Ann police are investigating the death of a 32-year-old man in the parish on Thursday night. He has been identified as Jermaine Logan, otherwise called 'Oney' and  'Scrape Head' of Capture Land, Parry Town, St...

‘We leverage local talent’

Ricardo Allen’s story began with a challenging childhood, as at the tender age of eight, he faced the emotional upheaval of his father abandoning him and his mother. This pivotal moment, however, shaped his outlook on life and education. “I came...
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‘We leverage local talent’

Ricardo Allen’s story began with a challenging childhood, as at the tender age of eight, he faced the emotional upheaval of his father abandoning him and his mother. This pivotal moment, however, shaped his outlook on life and education. “I came...

The John crows, the coffin, Mr Brown and The Wailers

IN MANY years gone by, there was a practice by some person’s enemy to call a funeral home to send a hearse to pick up that person’s body because that person was dead. It was the ultimate insult; you are nothing, you are dead. Sometimes, there was...
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The John crows, the coffin, Mr Brown and The Wailers

IN MANY years gone by, there was a practice by some person’s enemy to call a funeral home to send a hearse to pick up that person’s body because that person was dead. It was the ultimate insult; you are nothing, you are dead. Sometimes, there was...

British national on cocaine charges gets January 15 court date

WESTERN BUREAU: British national Rachael Quayle, who was allegedly caught with cocaine valued at J$45 million stashed in assorted food items at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay on August 21, is to stand trial in the St James...
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British national on cocaine charges gets January 15 court date

WESTERN BUREAU: British national Rachael Quayle, who was allegedly caught with cocaine valued at J$45 million stashed in assorted food items at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay on August 21, is to stand trial in the St James...

MoBay to get ‘business accelerator centre in 2025’, says Bennett Templer

WESTERN BUREAU: Sancia Bennett Templer, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, says the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) will launch several initiatives in 2025 to streamline the authority’s...
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MoBay to get ‘business accelerator centre in 2025’, says Bennett Templer

WESTERN BUREAU: Sancia Bennett Templer, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, says the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) will launch several initiatives in 2025 to streamline the authority’s...

Clarion call

The St Ann Chamber of Commerce is calling for all relevant sectors to support its plan to revitalise the resort town of Ocho Rios, citing its importance to Jamaica’s economy. Chamber President Dr Ransford Davidson said recently that the Chamber was...
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Clarion call

The St Ann Chamber of Commerce is calling for all relevant sectors to support its plan to revitalise the resort town of Ocho Rios, citing its importance to Jamaica’s economy. Chamber President Dr Ransford Davidson said recently that the Chamber was...

UK-based scientist receives Weekly Gleaner Honour Award

LONDON: Dr Donald Palmer, an associate professor of immunology at The Royal Veterinary College in London, was presented with the Science and Technology Award at The Weekly Gleaner UK Honour Awards luncheon last month. Palmer’s job involves studying...
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UK-based scientist receives Weekly Gleaner Honour Award

LONDON: Dr Donald Palmer, an associate professor of immunology at The Royal Veterinary College in London, was presented with the Science and Technology Award at The Weekly Gleaner UK Honour Awards luncheon last month. Palmer’s job involves studying...

Trudeau to cut sales tax and send checks to millions of Canadians as election looms

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 's government announced plans today to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a number of items and send checks to millions of Canadians who are dealing with rising...
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Trudeau to cut sales tax and send checks to millions of Canadians as election looms

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 's government announced plans today to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a number of items and send checks to millions of Canadians who are dealing with rising...

Funeral for Ambassador Madge Barrett set for December 16

The funeral service for retired Ambassador Madge Barrett, affectionately known as 'Miss Protocol', will take place on Monday, December 16. The service of thanksgiving will be held at the University Chapel, Mona, beginning at 10:30 am....
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Funeral for Ambassador Madge Barrett set for December 16

The funeral service for retired Ambassador Madge Barrett, affectionately known as 'Miss Protocol', will take place on Monday, December 16. The service of thanksgiving will be held at the University Chapel, Mona, beginning at 10:30 am....

Caribbean Development Bank yet to appoint a president

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is still without a president, months after Dr Hyginus 'Gene' Leon tendered his resignation from the regional institution. In April, Leon, who was sent on...
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Caribbean Development Bank yet to appoint a president

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is still without a president, months after Dr Hyginus 'Gene' Leon tendered his resignation from the regional institution. In April, Leon, who was sent on...

Government commits to building a civil service with strong reputation for excellence

The Government is committed to building a civil service with a strong reputation for excellence, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams. Speaking during the Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards Ceremony at King's...
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Government commits to building a civil service with strong reputation for excellence

The Government is committed to building a civil service with a strong reputation for excellence, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams. Speaking during the Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards Ceremony at King's...

Long-serving MP Karl Samuda 'surprised' at JLP's announcement of exit plans

Jamaica Labour Party MP Karl Samuda said it was a «great surprise» when general secretary Dr Horace Chang today announced that he will not be seeking re-election as MP for St Andrew North Central. "The comment caught me totally off...
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Long-serving MP Karl Samuda 'surprised' at JLP's announcement of exit plans

Jamaica Labour Party MP Karl Samuda said it was a «great surprise» when general secretary Dr Horace Chang today announced that he will not be seeking re-election as MP for St Andrew North Central. "The comment caught me totally off...

Voters entitled time off to vote

The Electoral Commission of Jamaica is reminding employers that voters are entitled to time off to vote in tomorrow's by-elections. Under the Representation of the People Regulations, every employer shall permit each of his employees to be...
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Voters entitled time off to vote

The Electoral Commission of Jamaica is reminding employers that voters are entitled to time off to vote in tomorrow's by-elections. Under the Representation of the People Regulations, every employer shall permit each of his employees to be...

Jussie Smollett's conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court today overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction on charges of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police, saying he should not have...
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Jussie Smollett's conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court today overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction on charges of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police, saying he should not have...

Motorcyclist dies following crash with truck in Clarendon

A man who was injured in a crash with a truck along a roadway in Bull Head, Clarendon has succumbed. He is 22-year-old farmer Randy Black of Sandy River in the parish. Black passed away on Wednesday, the day after the collision. Reports are that...
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Motorcyclist dies following crash with truck in Clarendon

A man who was injured in a crash with a truck along a roadway in Bull Head, Clarendon has succumbed. He is 22-year-old farmer Randy Black of Sandy River in the parish. Black passed away on Wednesday, the day after the collision. Reports are that...

Hanover brothers charged over gun, machete attack on man

Two brothers who attacked a man in Burnt Ground, Hanover have been charged. Dwayne Hylton, 36, otherwise called 'Gillo', and his 46-year-old Carlington Hylton, otherwise called 'Trees', both of Burnt Ground, are charged with...
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Hanover brothers charged over gun, machete attack on man

Two brothers who attacked a man in Burnt Ground, Hanover have been charged. Dwayne Hylton, 36, otherwise called 'Gillo', and his 46-year-old Carlington Hylton, otherwise called 'Trees', both of Burnt Ground, are charged with...

Fitz Bailey to act as police commissioner in Turks and Caicos Islands

Retired Jamaican crime chief Fitz Bailey has been appointed to act as the Commissioner of Police in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Bailey's appointment was announced today in a statement released by the Office of the TCI Governor and takes...
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Fitz Bailey to act as police commissioner in Turks and Caicos Islands

Retired Jamaican crime chief Fitz Bailey has been appointed to act as the Commissioner of Police in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Bailey's appointment was announced today in a statement released by the Office of the TCI Governor and takes...

Taxi operator shot in the head at shop in Ewarton

A taxi operator was shot in the head while at a shop in Ewarton, St Catherine last night. A manhunt is on to locate the killers of 57-year-old Lester Selvine of a White House Housing Scheme address in the parish. It is reported that around 7 'o...
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Taxi operator shot in the head at shop in Ewarton

A taxi operator was shot in the head while at a shop in Ewarton, St Catherine last night. A manhunt is on to locate the killers of 57-year-old Lester Selvine of a White House Housing Scheme address in the parish. It is reported that around 7 'o...

Man shot by cop after being caught breaking into his car charged

A man who was shot by a policeman after the cop confronted him arising from breaking into his car along a roadway in Montego Bay, St James has been charged. Forty-three-year-old Maurse Beldavis was charged on Tuesday with malicious injury to...
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Man shot by cop after being caught breaking into his car charged

A man who was shot by a policeman after the cop confronted him arising from breaking into his car along a roadway in Montego Bay, St James has been charged. Forty-three-year-old Maurse Beldavis was charged on Tuesday with malicious injury to...

Body of senior citizen found in bushes in Hellshire identified

The elderly man whose body was found in bushes near a sewer system in Hellshire, St Catherine has been identified by the police. He is 70-year-old retiree Stanley Lynch of a Hellshire Park address. Reports are that about 11:30 Tuesday...
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Body of senior citizen found in bushes in Hellshire identified

The elderly man whose body was found in bushes near a sewer system in Hellshire, St Catherine has been identified by the police. He is 70-year-old retiree Stanley Lynch of a Hellshire Park address. Reports are that about 11:30 Tuesday...

Gender Ministry to roll out empowerment sessions for men

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will be rolling out a series of empowerment sessions, mentorship opportunities and capacity building activities to equip men to rise above life's challenges with resilience and purpose....
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Gender Ministry to roll out empowerment sessions for men

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will be rolling out a series of empowerment sessions, mentorship opportunities and capacity building activities to equip men to rise above life's challenges with resilience and purpose....

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