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At least 42 deaths linked to severe US storms
(AP) - A series of storms in the United States that sparked tornadoes, wildfires, high winds, and dust storms while barreling across eight states over the weekend have left at least 42 people dead and dozens injured. Scattered tornadoes in...

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Today's Issue Published: Monday, March 17, 2025
Lead Stories

Arrest warrant still active for Mavado

The Jamaican police have an outstanding warrant for the arrest of international dancehall star Mavado, a police official and the entertainers attorney have confirmed to The Gleaner. Mavado, whose real name is David Brooks, is wanted for assault...

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News

Positive behaviour management manual launched for juvenile correctional facilities

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has launched a Positive Behaviour Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual, as a crucial step towards converting juvenile correctional facilities into places of transformation. With a focus...

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Sports

Cross-town derby turns fiery

TIVOLI GARDENS came from behind twice to beat rivals Waterhouse 3-2 in a pulsating cross-town derby at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex yesterday. The result lifted Tivoli into seventh spot on 39 points and pushed Waterhouse down to eighth with 38...

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Entertainment

Jesse Royal to drop ‘Light of Mine' ahead of Brazil tour

With his new single — Light of Mine — to be dropped in a matter of days and departure for a tour in Brazil on the horizon, Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Jesse Royal says things are looking up for him and he is grateful. Following his...

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Commentary

Editorial | Albert Ramdin's challenges

Hopefully, Albert Ramdins unanimous election as secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS) marks a return to balanced leadership of the organisation, after the polarising presence of Luis Almagro, who has served for a decade....

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Letters

Letter of the Day | Consider Clarendon's heroic youth for national honours
THE EDITOR, Madam: Memories are still fresh in our minds about what took place last Easter at Palmers Cross, Clarendon, when three heroic teens saved five-year-old Domanique from drowning in a fish pond. The incident was reported in The Sunday...

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Lifestyle

Something Extra | Monday

The National Stadium was alive with excitement as Cavalier FC squared off against Inter Miami CF in a thrilling Concacaf Champions Cup showdown on Wednesday. Thousands of fans filled the stadium, celebrating not just the game, but Lionel Messis...

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World News

Kashmir's Sufi music lovers stick with the audio cassette

SRINAGAR (AP): Farooq Ahmad Shaksaaz presses a button on his 1970 Sharp cassette player, and with a hefty clack the machine whirrs to life. As this tailor stitches, the machine crackles for a moment before Ghulam Ahmad Sofis otherworldly voice...

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