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The UWI celebrates CEO appointments of alumni Frank James and Ian Kelly
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of the West Indies, Mona congratulates two of its distinguished alumni—Frank James and Ian Kelly—on their recent appointments as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of GraceKennedy Limited and Derrimon…
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Jan 21, 2025
Auditor General’s Department hamstrung by late financial statements from government entities
Reading Time: 3 minutesDurrant Pate/Contributor The effectiveness of the Auditor General’s Department (AuGD) in providing oversight of government expenditure is being threatened by the systemic late provision of financial statements by government ministries,…
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WORLD
Jan 21, 2025
China, Russia should consolidate, expand bilateral relations: Xi
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChinese President Xi Jinping said here on Tuesday that China and Russia should consolidate and expand bilateral relations and push for in-depth development of practical cooperation. Xi made the remarks…
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Jan 21, 2025
PNP mourns the passing of former Member of Parliament Phyllis Mitchell
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe People’s National Party mourns the passing of Comrade Phyllis Mitchell, who passed away early Tuesday, the party says. “Comrade Mitchell was a dedicated servant of Jamaica and a committed…
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Jan 21, 2025
Mayor Belnavis recovering after being attacked at home
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Mayor of St Ann’s Bay and Chairman of the St Ann Municipal Corporation Michael Belnavis has been released from hospital and is recovering. The Mayor sought treatment after he…
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USA
Jan 21, 2025
Lawsuits challenge Trump’s birthright citizenship, other orders
Reading Time: 2 minutesImmigrant and civil rights groups have filed the first lawsuits challenging executive orders U.S. President Donald Trump signed on Monday after taking office, including one that seeks to roll back birthright citizenship in the U.S.
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Jan 21, 2025
Martinique begins trial of social protests’ leader Petitot
Reading Time: 3 minutesA protest leader in Martinique went on trial on Tuesday accused of trespassing on state property during cost-of-living demonstrations in a case his supporters say is another heavy-handed attempt to stop dissent in France’s overseas territories.
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Jan 21, 2025
Auditor General’s Department sees slight improvement in whistleblower complaints
Reading Time: 3 minutesDurrant Pate/Contributor There was a slight uptick in whistleblower complaints to the Auditor General’s Department (AuGD) last year, which is charged with overseeing State financial and management operations. During 2024,…
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Jan 21, 2025
Flow offers more flexible data options, lowest-priced plans for prepaid mobile customers
Reading Time: 2 minutesFlow has significantly increased the data allowances for prepaid customers following the launch of its newly revamped prepaid mobile data, talk and text plans. The plans now provide one large…
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USA
Jan 21, 2025
World reacts to Trump withdrawing US from Paris climate pact
Reading Time: 3 minutesPresident Donald Trump ordered the U.S. to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement on Monday, once again placing the world’s top historic emitter of greenhouse gases outside the global pact aimed at pushing nations to tackle climate change.
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Jan 21, 2025
Today’s weather | Partly cloudy, sunny conditions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis morning will be partly cloudy across eastern parishes, otherwise mainly sunny. Partly cloudy conditions are expected this afternoon across hilly areas, otherwise mainly sunny. It will be windy across…
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Jan 21, 2025
Pardoned prisoners from Jan. 6 attack to go free on Trump’s first full day in office
Reading Time: 3 minutesSupporters of Donald Trump who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago will start leaving prison on Tuesday, pardoned by the new president in a flurry of Inauguration Day executive orders showing intent to stamp radical change on the country.