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Jas murder toll hits 333 after 11 killings recorded last week, homicides down 20 per cent
Eleven people were murdered in Jamaica last week, between August 2 and 8, pushing the countrys murder toll to 333 since the start of the year. The latest figures published by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Sunday mark a return to double-digi

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Ja's murder toll hits 333 after 11 killings recorded last week, homicides down 20 per cent

Eleven people were murdered in Jamaica last week, between August 2 and 8, pushing the countrys murder toll to 333 since the start of the year. The latest figures published by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Sunday mark a return to double-digi

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Sports

Women's 800m in spotlight at European Championships

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP): Shy as a kid, Audrey Werro took her dads advice before races that “I have to be a lion”. The 22-year-old Swiss star, who uses a lions roar celebration, will be in the spotlight at the European Championships, when she

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Entertainment

The Whitney Houston Barbie doll has arrived

Whitney Houston has been immortalised with her first Barbie doll, unveiled on what wouldve been her 63rd birthday on Sunday and styled after her I Wanna Dance with Somebody look. The Barbie Signature Whitney Houston Doll honours the late music legend

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Commentary

Jamaica at 64: Are we becoming a republic or just talking about it?

Sixty-four years after the Union Jack came down at the National Stadium, Jamaica is still asking a question that ought, by now, to have a reasonably clear answer. Are we going to become a republic or arent we? Barbados did it. On November 30, 2021, a C

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Letters

Strong laws must also be fair
THE EDITOR, Madam: Few would argue against stronger measures to improve road safety. Every life lost on our roads is one too many, and those who consistently endanger others should face meaningful consequences. The governments decision to introduce a

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Lifestyle

Something Extra | Monday

Patriotism took centre stage at Jamaicas 64th Independence Grand Gala on Thursday, with guests bringing their fashion A-game to the sold-out National Stadium. From vibrant greens and flag-inspired looks to pops of black and gold, the evenings arriva

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World News

BVI developing water policy to assist farmers

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – The British Virgin Islands is developing a new water policy outlining assistance and subsidies for farmers as it moves ahead with plans to improve water storage at the Paraquita Bay Agricultural Station. Premier

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