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Taxi operator held with illegal gun in Stony Hill
A 32-year-old taxi operator remains in police custody after he was allegedly found with an illegal firearm during a targeted operation in Pear Hill District, Stony Hill, St Andrew, on Wednesday. He has been identified as Kevon Beckford, also known as ‘

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Taxi operator held with illegal gun in Stony Hill

A 32-year-old taxi operator remains in police custody after he was allegedly found with an illegal firearm during a targeted operation in Pear Hill District, Stony Hill, St Andrew, on Wednesday. He has been identified as Kevon Beckford, also known as ‘

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Sports

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

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Business

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

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Entertainment

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

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Commentary

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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Letters

Letter of the Day | The greatest danger is not investment itself ...

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Lifestyle

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

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Food

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

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World News

Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico

NEW YORK (AP) – A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however

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