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Belize Court of Appeal’s pro-gay ruling a ‘dangerous precedent’ and threat to democracy, warns regional Christian alliance

That’s the view of Christian alliance – Caribbean CAUSE – a regional group consisting of individuals and groups from 14…

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Missing Old Harbour man in coma for weeks

Family members of Richie Baxter, 28, a resident of New Harbour Village II here in Old Harbour, became increasingly concerned after being…

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VIDEO: Colleagues remember late firefighter Sheldon Henry

At York Park, the headquarters of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, a minute’s silence was observed by Henry’s colleagues, a video of…

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Missing 82-year-old man found on ward at KPH

According to Garfield, his father who has Alzheimer’s disease was found on ward at Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) after he wandered…

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82-year-old Raphael Robinson missing

Mr Robinson, who has Alzheimer’s disease, wandered away from his West Cumberland home in Portmore, St Catherine last Saturday.

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Police officer from Old Harbour found dead on her birthday

The lifeless body of 32-year-old woman constable Natoya Bryan, who is assigned to the Spanish Town Police Station, was discovered minutes…

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New natural gas power plant in Old Harbour Bay fully operational after completing rigorous testing

“Shortly after midnight on December 17, the plant was declared operational on natural gas. Since then, the plant has been operating…

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Robber fatally shot, policeman hospitalized

Reports at about 9:00 pm the off-duty officer was attacked by an armed thug who attempted to rob him of his cash and other items.

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Zong Massacre of 1781 enslaved Africans remembered in Black River

Earlier, a memorial service was held for the 132 Africans at the St John’s Parish Church, High Street, Black River. Following the…

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Former Old Harbour High head boy speaks of struggles after graduating with engineering degree from Morgan State University

While sitting amongst the Graduation Class of 2019 of Morgan State University, he replayed his journey like a reel of motion-picture film.…

  • | News, Education

GeoTechVision donates $1 million worth of tablets to schools

At a ceremony to launch the initial phase of the programme on December 18 at the Marlie Tech Park in Marlie Mount, Old Harbour, GeoTechVision…

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eCoal | Jamaican engineer from Old Harbour creates sargassum charcoal

But with the world now moving away from coal, one Jamaican engineer has found a new way to create a modern version of the burning fuel, one…

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How one Yadel girl is inspired by Shades of Elegance supremo

Roughly four years ago Stacy had to flee her home based in one of Kingston’s violent-plagued communities. At the time, the best…

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The reason why Shades of Elegance boss Treacha Reid-McCalla supports the Yadel Home for Girls

Your hair is your beauty and once your hair is done you feel good. When I met them for the first time, their hair was a mess, it was horrible…

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Yadel Home for Girls pampered by Shades of Elegance

For the past five years head of Shades of Elegance Beauty Salon and Spa Treacha Reid-McCalla has been empowering the lives of these girls in…

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Gun crimes in St Catherine SW has become untenable, says Dr Waul

Reacting to the latest murder in the constituency in which three people were shot, one fatally in Herring Lane, Church Pen Monday night, Dr…

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