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Today's Issue Published: Friday, January 31, 2025
Lead Stories

DEPORTED AFTER 33 YRS

Courtney Wilson appeared lost as he stepped on home soil for the first time in 33 years on Thursday after he and 51 other Jamaicans landed at the Norman Manley International Airport after being deported from the United States. In fact, it was his...

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News

Malahoo Forte urges STEM students to lead fight against climate change
WESTERN BUREAU Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte, the member of parliament for St James West Central, is calling for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students to step up and tackle the urgent...

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Sports

McClaren anticipates ‘tough' fixtures against T&T

REGGAE BOYZ head coach Stephen McClaren has predicted that the upcoming two-match friendly internationals against Trinidad and Tobago will be tough. A 28-man squad was announced by the Jamaica Football Federation yesterday to face Trinidad and...

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Business

US tariff threats concern Cargo Handlers

Port services company Cargo Handlers Limited, CHL, cited concerns over global trade tensions but remains positive about its financial outlook. Executive Chairman Mark Hart, when asked to expand on the concerns, responded with a single word: “Trump...

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Entertainment

5 Questions With ... Ras Emmanuel

Singer, song-writer, and producer Ras Emmanuel grew up in Central Village, St. Catherine, and started his music career in the early ‘90s. He was discovered by the legendary deejay, I Roy, who brought him to Peoples Choice Studio in Spanish Town...

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Commentary

Editorial | Be forthright about Petrojam

A year ago, almost, this newspaper urged the government to speak frankly about its plans for the state-owned Petrojam oil refinery in the context of the Zacca reports recommendations for the entity. The request remains relevant and is worth...

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Letters

Letter of the Day | Prepare for mass deportations from the US
THE EDITOR, Madam: The looming threat of mass deportations from the United States (US) should be a matter of urgent concern. Without proper preparation, the sudden influx of deportees could strain our already fragile social, economic, and...

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Lifestyle

Nicolina Diabo blends luxury and comfort in fashion
Nicolina Diabo has spent years perfecting her art from behind the camera. But recently, she decided to step into the spotlight as a content creator, standing out with her warm and engaging personality, as well as her authentic take on fashion. “For...

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World News

Trump signs legislation criminalising Caribbean immigrants for nonviolent offenses

NEW YORK (CMC): United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a measure criminalising Caribbean and other immigrants for nonviolent offenses. The US House of Representatives earlier passed H.R. 29, or the Laken Riley Act,...

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