Defence attorneys to put forward proposed changes to Firearms Act amid mandatory sentencing concerns
Defence attorneys opposed to mandatory minimum sentencing for firearm offences are to work on joint proposals for amendments to the Firearms Act for submission to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs early next week. That was one of the out
Defence attorneys to put forward proposed changes to Firearms Act amid mandatory sentencing concerns
Defence attorneys opposed to mandatory minimum sentencing for firearm offences are to work on joint proposals for amendments to the Firearms Act for submission to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs early next week. That was one of the out
Turner double lifts Hillel to within sight of qualification
Hillel Academy took a major step towards qualifying for the second round of the ISSA Manning Cup with a crucial 3-0 win over St Marys College at the Constant Spring field yesterday, moving into second place in Group B on eight points. Matthew Turner (4
Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell to launch new women's initiative, Imperia
Melania Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wednesday to promote her new initiative to help women become leaders and achieve economic power. Its called Imperia, and its members include CEOs, founders, innovators, entrep
Colombia's Josseidy Escalona wins Miss Global International, celebrates J'can roots
WESTERN BUREAU: Colombias Josseidy Escalona came to Jamaica determined to take home the Miss Global International crown. But beyond her pursuit of the title, the 31-year-old lawyer from the tiny island of San Andrés also found a connection to her Jama
Editorial | Building an export economy
Jamaicas latest export figures tell a sobering story. During the first five months of 2026, merchandise exports declined by 12.5 per cent to US$674.7 million. This occurred despite a welcome 22.5 per cent rebound in manufacturing exports, which generat
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Something Extra | Thursday
Tom Cruises dark comedy Digger had its world premiere at ODEON Luxe Leicester Square in London on Tuesday, drawing a stylish red-carpet crowd, including British Jamaican actress Jodie Turner-Smith, who made a striking appearance in custom Louis Vuitton
Recipe | No strict recipe for Stef Ferrari's seasonal fruit crostini with ricotta
Like so many preparations in this cookbook, Stuzzichini, and in Italian food in general, its almost impossible to call this a recipe. Instead, its an act of trust: You must trust that whatever fruit you choose for this crostini will pair perfectly w
Kenya destroys US$63 million meth haul intercepted at sea
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) – Kenyan authorities on Thursday destroyed a massive haul of methamphetamine worth an estimated US$63 million, nearly a year after the drugs were intercepted in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Mombasa. The consignment, weighing 1,