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Patterson says journalist’s murder a wake-up call for Jamaica

VETERAN JAMAICAN journalist Barbara Gayle. (FP) Share post: KINGSTON – Former Jamaica Prime Minister P.J. Patterson sa...

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Manmohan Singh, Indian ex-PM and architect of economic reform, dies at 92

Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh has died at the age of 92. Singh was one of India’s longest-serving prime ...

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Man City pay penalty for Haaland miss in Everton draw

Erling Haaland had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester City’s astonishing slump continued with a 1-1 draw agains...

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Valiant a big threat

26 December 2024

Boxing Day is one of the biggest days in the horse-racing calendar and plenty of eyes today will be on debut winner Vali...

Body found in wheel well of United plane after landing in Hawaii

26 December 2024

United Airlines has not identified the deceased person. (Getty Images) Share post: A body was found in the landing gear ...

Chinese workers found in ‘slavery-like’ conditions at BYD car factory construc...

26 December 2024

Chinese electric vehicle company BYD. Copyright AP Photo/Mike Householder Share post: Scores of Chinese construction wor...

Assad loyalists kill 14 in clash with Syria’s new ruling forces

26 December 2024

Syria’s new rebel-led authorities say supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad have killed 14 interior ministry ...

Mental health tips to get through holidays

26 December 2024

Barbadians who face mental challenges during the festive season should lean on support from their community and engage i...

Illegal immigrant granted bail

26 December 2024

Share post: A Jamaican who was here illegally was ordered to report to the Immigration Department as part of his bail af...

Prime Minister Mottley issues statement on the passing of former Suriname president Desi B...

25 December 2024

Desi Bouterse, the former president of Suriname, has passed away at age 79. Below is the full statement by the Prime Min...