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Man arrested following rifle seizure on Waltham Park Road
Police assigned to the St Andrew Central Division seized one Daewoo DR 200 rifle with a magazine containing twelve 5.56 rounds of ammunition during an operation on Waltham Park Road, Kingston 11 on Saturday. The Half-Way Tree police say about 7:...

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Today's Issue Published: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Lead Stories

Humiliating ‘error'

A police detective who was promoted to the rank of sergeant, then had it rescinded a day later, is fighting to get back her promotion. Already, Detective Constable Alecia Hutchinson has hired an attorney who has since written to Police Commissioner...

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News

Toronto Transit Commission chair says budget will address safety, customer service

TORONTO: The chairperson of the board of Canadas largest public transportation system says its 2025 operating and capital budget is a massive step in the right direction for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Jamaal Myers, who was elected the...

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Sports

Seales strikes early but Shakeel, Rizwan steady Pakistan

MULTAN, Pakistan (CMC): West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales snared three early wickets, but half centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan helped to rebuild Pakistans innings on the opening day of the first Test here at the Multan Cricket...

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Entertainment

IRAWMA reveals nominees: Sean Paul, YG Marley, Shenseea lead the pack

The nominees for the 42nd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) were revealed virtually on Wednesday. A total of 160 nominees were selected across 40 categories, with 10 special honourees also named. Sean Paul tops the list with...

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Commentary

Editorial | Scandal of CISOCA files

The scandal of old station diaries and other files strewn about the former offices of the polices sex crime and child abuse unit is not primarily an issue of the constabularys negligence in complying with the Data Protection Act (DPA). Although...

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Letters

Letter of the Day | Tourism needs solution-driven approaches
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing in response to The Gleaner editorial of January 11, titled, ‘Tourism, John Byles and linkages. First, I must applaud The Gleaners continued focus on tourisms role in Jamaicas economy and its integration into

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Lifestyle

GoodHeart | 18-y-o takes flight towards his dream of becoming a pilot

Eighteen-year-old Jordan Saunders is charting a course for the skies. Living at a childrens home in Portland, he has weathered significant challenges, but his passion for aviation fuels his determination to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot....

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World News

Security Cabinet recommends approval of Gaza ceasefire

JERUSALEM (AP): Israels security Cabinet recommended approval Friday of a Gaza ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with Hamas and release dozens of...

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