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Casualties on both sides in first Man City-Premier League skirmish
MANCHESTER, England (AP): MANCHESTER CITY and the English Premier League both claimed victory yesterday after one of the leagues key regulations relating to financial fairness was challenged. Four-time defending champions City and the league said...

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Today's Issue Published: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Lead Stories

TOXIC AIR

Dr Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie is calling on the authorities to take local air quality issues more seriously by boosting regulations and sanctioning violators as millions around the world continue to die from the public health threat annually. Across...

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News

The raids on the Rastafarian fortress of Pinnacle – Part I

ON NOVEMBER 2, 1930, Ras Tafari Makonnen was crowned Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, in Africa. His supporters believe that he was the earthly manifestation of God or Jah. His birth, it is said, was foretold in the Bible and his lineage goes...

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Sports

Growing pains

ALTHOUGH THE Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has experienced some issues with its digital ticketing system, the federation believes it offers greater efficiency and is convinced that this is the way to go. JFF general secretary, Dennis Chung,...

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Business

EU countries vote to impose duties on China EVs ahead of deadline
European Union countries have voted to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China, as talks continued between Brussels and Beijing to find an amicable solution to their trade dispute before an end-of-October deadline. Electric...

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Entertainment

Digicel Rising Stars winner thanks voting public for his victory

Were it not for the voting public, Akeen Fennell does not believe he would have been announced as the 20th winner in the annual Digicel Rising Stars competition. After being hit week after week by the judges with constructive criticism and advice...

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Commentary

Editorial | Unpacking the SSL saga

This newspaper appreciates Nigel Clarkes appeal for patience in the criminal investigations into the more than J$4.7-billion (US$30 million) fraud at the collapsed broker and investment house Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). He indicated that...

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Letters

Letter of the Day | People, no mek Horace and dem lamps yuh up
THE EDITOR, Madam: Dr Horace Changs call for a “balanced approach” to unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) comes across as a well-constructed trap, one that subtly cloaks the real elephant in the room: Jamaicas deepening corruption and our leaders.

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Lifestyle

Something Extra | Tuesday

Sora Japanese Cuisine and Urban Lounge was the final stop last Thursday in Heinekens ‘Perfectly Brewed Experience series, celebrating the harmonious blend of gourmet cuisine and brews. This exclusive event showcased Heinekens line-up, including

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Shipping

Remembering Hicks Hugh ‘Stumpy' Gordon
THE PORT of Kingston has lost an important figure with the passing of Hicks Hugh Gordon, affectionately known as ‘Stumpy. A dedicated shore crane operator, Hugh Gordons influence extended far beyond the heavy machinery he expertly operated. His...

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World News

Demonstrations around the world commemorate anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP): Commemorations and protests unfolded across the world on Monday to mark the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, an assault that sparked a war that has devastated the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip, fuelled...

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