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Gunman kills at least four people in shooting after South Africa memorial service
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A gunman fired on a group of mourners leaving a memorial service for a local politician in South Africa, killing at least four people and injuring three others, police said Wednesday. At least one of those wounded in the shooting la

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Gunman kills at least four people in shooting after South Africa memorial service

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A gunman fired on a group of mourners leaving a memorial service for a local politician in South Africa, killing at least four people and injuring three others, police said Wednesday. At least one of those wounded in the shooting la

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Sports

Portmore come from behind for crucial lead

Portmore United gained an early advantage in their Concacaf Caribbean Cup semi-final after handing Haitian outfit Violette AC their first defeat of the season in a 3-1 come-from-behind victory in yesterdays first leg at Sabina Park. Jean-Fabrice Vedrin

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Business

Seprod shareholders approve stock split

Neville Graham/ senior staff writer Seprod Limited shareholders have cleared the way for the company to raise fresh equity, reduce debt and pursue expansion opportunities across the Caribbean, while also approving a five-for-one stock split.

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Entertainment

‘Circumstances beyond our control' - BZR WKND Ja's marquee concert postponed to December 20

BZR WKND (Bizarre Weekend) Jamaicas marquee concert, which was to feature international rap star Cardi B as its headline act, has been postponed from October 18 to December 20. The organisers announced the change in a statement posted on Tuesday, citin

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Commentary

Editorial | Who has it in for the CCJ?
Were this newspaper given to conspiracy theories, it might believe that there is a deliberate attempt to undermine and collapse the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) from within. Either that, or some people at the court possess disastrously poor judgement.

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Letters

What really is the role of the Consumer Affairs Commission?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having lived in a foreign country, you return home and are quickly reminded of where you are. Only in Jamaica! For several months, I spent less than JMD $10,000 to ship items to Jamaica, mainly toiletries. In fact, one of my shipments w

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Lifestyle

Something Extra | Wednesday

Princess Grand Jamaica rolled out the red carpet for the 33rd World Travel Awards Caribbean and Americas Gala Ceremony on Sunday night, without actually laying one on the floor. Truth be told, it didnt need to. The ballroom was dressed for an evening o

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Health

Inflammatory breast cancer

You probably know that a lump in the breast may be a symptom of breast cancer. But what about breast cancer that develops without that warning sign? Inflammatory breast cancer is a fast-moving cancer that doesnt usually form a lump; instead, the skin o

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World News

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer

ROME (AP): Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery yesterday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin

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