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Idris Elba on why he wouldnt play James Bond
Sir Idris Elba doesn't think James Bond should be "woke". The 53-year-old actor was tipped to take over as the suave spy following Daniel Craig's exit in 2021's Spectre, but he has insisted the rumours were "never legit" because global audiences wouldn't

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Accused cop's illness draws brakes on Acadia murder trial
The murder trial of five policemen charged in connection with the fatal shooting of three men in St Andrew in 2013 was adjourned until June 18 after one of the accused reported being ill.

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Idris Elba on why he wouldn't play James Bond
Sir Idris Elba doesn't think James Bond should be "woke". The 53-year-old actor was tipped to take over as the suave spy following Daniel Craig's exit in 2021's Spectre, but he has insisted the rumours were "never legit" because global audiences wouldn't

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Commentary

Editorial | Revive impeachment debate
Former Prime Minister Bruce Goldings reminder that the impeachment bill he first tabled a decade and a half ago remains in legislative limbo and deserves a response from Prime Minister Andrew Holness on the current position on the issue. The idea is on

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Letters

Latoya Bulgin incident calls for urgent need to train police officers 
THE EDITOR, Madam: The unfortunate, fatal shooting of Latoya Bulgin in Montego Bay last week has sparked a lot of public outrage, which is well warranted.  I am no legal expert and will stay away from commenting on that aspect of this case. I will sp

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