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Roberta Flack has ALS, now 'impossible to sing', rep says
NEW YORK (AP) — A representative for Roberta Flack announced today that the Grammy-winning musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing NEW YORK (AP) — A representative for Roberta Flack announced today that the Grammy-winning musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer…
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US Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
Mortgage rates in the US have inched back up after dropping last week. The 30-year fixed-rate averaged a little over seven per cent at the end of this week, according to home loan company Freddie Mac. A year ago, that same rate stood at a little less than three per cent. Mortgage…
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Opposition Leader: Stands for the rights of qualified citizens to own firearms
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar wants to know why the government is so transfixed and obsessed with citizens that have legal firearms. In a press release issued today, she criticised what she called the PNM‘s attack on legal, licensed gun owners. Franki Medina Artículo Relacionado The following is a press release from the Opposition Leader:…
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Garbage Truck Driver Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Clan Carthy Tragedy
By Racquel Porter The driver of the garbage truck that overturned, killing Clan Carthy Primary School student Benjamin Bair three years ago, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to manslaughter in the Home Circuit Court under a plea deal arrangement. Alten Brooks will be sentenced on January 13. The court, in the meantime,…
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Two Men, Convicted For Stealing Telecoms Cables, Receive Suspended Sentences
Three men were recently convicted in the Trelawny Parish Court in relation to the theft of copper cables belonging to telecommunications company FLOW but had their sentences suspended. The cables were valued at $1.2 million. Milton Davis, 43, an electrician, and 46 year old labourer, Junior Harrison were sentenced to seven months at…
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Weather Forecast – Sunday 6 November 2022
The following is the bulletin issued by the Met Service to 06:00 am, today, covering the period: today until midnight… TRINIDAD, TOBAGO AND THE SOUTHERN WINDWARD ISLANDS Today’s generally sunny conditions will likely be interrupted by showers over few areas, especially during the afternoon. There is also a medium (40 – 60%) chance…
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Two Men Killed By Security Forces In Glendevon, St. James
Two unidentified men were fatally shot by the security forces during an alleged confrontation in Glendevon, St James last night. Two illegal firearms and 36 rounds of ammunition were reportedly seized. It’s reported that about 10:30, a police-military team was in Glendevon to carry out a targeted operation when information was received about…
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BIGWU members want leaders’ resignations
Henry also revealed that the union was no longer interested in conversations “We don’t want no talk; we don’t want nothing again. You were given the opportunity to do the right thing and you did not do the right thing,” Henry said, adding the union will be continuing their protest today, as a biannual conference…
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Jamaica’s Financial System Remains Stable, Says BOJ
The Bank of Jamaica’s Financial Policy Committee says the country’s financial system remains stable up to the end of August. The committee, which met this week to review the financial system’s performance and risks up to end of August 2022, says financial institutions continued to be adequately capitalised, liquid and profitable. The committee…
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Teen Prisoner Recaptured After Fleeing Court
A 16-year-old prisoner on Thursday escaped from the family court along Duke Street in downtown Kingston. The teenaged boy was charged with robbery. He escaped shortly after 5 o’clock while being escorted from court. This led to a chase along sections of downtown Kingston. The teenager was caught by Close Protection…