A domestic violence survivor who had to defend herself from an abusive partner on Tuesday described the new law scheduled to take effect next Monday as a step in the right direction, but…
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Telecoms worker says others could access computer without his knowledge
AN employee of telecommunications firm Flow testified in the murder trial of Everton “Beachy Stout” McDonald on Tuesday that employees other than himself could access his work computer which he used to retrieve…
Delays result in adjournment
MONTEGO BAY, St James — An effort by the defence to recall a witness who previously testified on behalf of the Crown was among the factors that resulted in a stalemate and early…
Khadija “Bunny” Shaw Named Joie Player of the Month for November 2023
Young Manchester City fans were given the opportunity to ask questions of Joie Player of the Month, forward Khadija “Bunny” Shaw. Shaw snatched the title from Lauren Hemp and Laia Aleixandri, finishing with…
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Botswana?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Botswana? In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Esau Waugh. He is a Jamaican…
Reggae Girl’s accused killer claims self-defence
Twenty-three-year-old Rushelle Foster — who is on trial for the murder of national senior women’s footballer Tarania “Plum Plum” Clarke four years ago — on Monday claimed she acted in self-defence as she…
‘This is death!’
SPUR TREE, Manchester — Jackie Dunbar thought she was going to die when her car got out of as part of on Spur Tree Hill during Monday’s oil spill-induced multi-vehicle crash. Dunbar, who…
‘Deceptive and disingenuous’
OPPOSITION spokesman with responsibility for affairs concerning Portmore Fitz Jackson has scoffed at Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s claim that the decision to transform the municipality into the island’s 15th parish is not an…
A message of hope
THE National Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee — organisers of the annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast — says the 2024 event will be focused on a message of hope for Jamaica’s future. The 44th…
Jamaican Coaching Icon Victor “Poppy” Thomas Inducted into the US Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Jamaica’s pioneering coach, Victor “Poppy” Thomas, was officially inducted into the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Coaches Hall of Fame at a ceremony at the Gaylord…