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Long-haired gunman sought after man shot in leg on Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica: NYPD
QNS - New York
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June 13, 2025
Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly shot a 25-year-old man in front on an apartment house on Sutphin Boulevard in South Jamaica. NYPD Police from the 113th Precinct in Jamaica are looking for a nefarious-looking gunman who shot a man...
Heartbreaking in Queens (11432): Mother Charged with Murder After Newborn Found Wrapped in Pantyhose – LIVE UPDATES
The Published Reporter
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July 9, 2025
Jamaica, Queens (11432) – A Queens woman has been charged with murder after authorities discovered her newborn baby dead and wrapped in pantyhose inside her apartment. The horrifying incident occurred in a residential complex near 170th Street and...
Little Caesars to celebrate new Jamaica location with free pizza giveaway Saturday
QNS - New York
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June 11, 2025
New Little Caesars location on Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica. Photo courtesy of Little Caesars Little Caesars will host a community celebration on Saturday, June 14, to mark the grand opening of its newest Queens location at 126-14 Merrick Blvd. in...
The best hotels in Liverpool: Where to stay for style, location and value for money
The Independent
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June 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Swiatek and Anisimova set up final but Salisbury falls short — as it happened
The Times
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Verbeek and Siniakova are in control of this tie-break. The pair are on serve at 4-2 up and that quickly becomes 5-2 as Salisbury sends a straightforward forehand wide. A must-win point comes on the Salisbury serve with the British-Brazilian pair...
‘Be an inspiration to others’
The Gleaner
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July 7, 2025
Thirteen adolescent mothers, who completed their studies at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation in St Andrew, were encouraged to pursue their dreams with confidence during a graduation service held at the institution on July 2. Held under the...
Final 15 studio units at Sol Harbour hit the market
Jamaica Observer
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July 9, 2025
Studio units at the Sol Harbour development in Ocho Rios July 9, 2025 ST JAMES, Jamaica — Fifteen highly sought-after studio units at the Sol Harbour development in Ocho Rios are now on the market. This is according to an announcement by Proven...
Anisimova beats world No1 Sabalenka in semi-final with Bencic vs Swiatek to come
The Times
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Amanda Anisimova’s stunning win means we are just minutes away from welcoming Iga Swiatek and Belinda Bencic onto Centre Court (James Gheerbrant writes). We are now down to three players in the women’s singles, none of whom had reached even the...
How to build an archive: inside the early years of the BFI’s National Film Library
British Film Institute
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There was a time when the idea of a film archive, a museum for movies, was alarmingly new. Until the mid-1930s there was no such thing, but from the British Film Institute’s founding in 1933, a National Film Library was part of the plan. The BFI...
JPS launches customer support hub at Fontana Portmore
Jamaica Observer
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July 10, 2025
Hugh Grant (centre), president and CEO of JPS, cuts the ribbon to officially open the My JPS Care Hub at Fontana Portmore. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Leroy Reid, director, Customer Service, JPS; Pia Baker, senior vice-president,...
Bullseye on car dealers
Jamaica Observer
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July 10, 2025
Mayor of KIngston Andrew Swaby addressing the monthly meeting of the KSAMC on Tuesday. (Photo: Karl Mclarty) HAVING taken aim at financial institutions and media houses over outstanding fees for signage and advertisements, the Kingston and St...
A Live Aid anniversary tribute, a pancakes and booze festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
WHYY FM - Pennsylvania
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July 10, 2025
This weekend in and around Philly brings out artsy celebrations and big names. On Thursday, R&B powerhouse Fantasia brings her fiery vocals to the Dell Music Center, joined by Avery Sunshine and viral dance phenom 803 Fresh. That same night, the...
Filipino and Jamaican fusion restaurant opening in Metuchen this week
My Central Jersey - New Jersey
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From Nashville hot chicken fused with Pakistani flavors to gourmet Chinese food served at the only prix fixe Chinese restaurant in the state, Metuchen’s delectable dining scene is all about unexpected experiences. It gets one more on Thursday,...
St Mary residents can now access same-day process for driver’s licences
Jamaica Observer
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July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025 ST MARY, Jamaica — St Mary residents will be able to access same-day processing of driver’s licences following an increase in the number of offices that provide the service. According to the Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ), the...
Two more tax offices now offering same day processing of driver’s licence
The Gleaner
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July 8, 2025
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has increased the number of tax offices that offer same day processing of driver’s licence. The Annotto Bay Tax Office in St Mary now offers complete driver’s licence service, while the Portmore Tax Office in St...
Teen moms urged to pursue their dreams
Jamaica Observer
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July 8, 2025
Shantel McLean-Ford (second right), the 2024 – 25 Nurse of Excellence at University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), presents a trophy to Treshanna Thompson, top achiever at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCFJ), during its recent...
US$460 million for Negril airport project, advances to planning phase - Vaz
The Gleaner
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July 2, 2025
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz today disclosed that it is estimated to cost US$460 million to build the proposed international airport in Negril, Westmoreland, as part of the Government's plans to boost air travel and Jamaica's tourism sector. The...
Boston councilor wants investors to target Connecticut Sun
WGBH - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Calling for local sports fans and investors to target the Connecticut Sun, a Boston City Council member says his “very excited” colleagues will “absolutely” approve his resolution Wednesday to support the presence of a professional women’s...
Classic Foods That Were Made Popular During Wartime
The Daily Meal - New York
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July 9, 2025
War has always impacted food supply. Throughout history, it's been equally responsible for food shortages and dietary innovations. Food scarcity amongst civilians on the home front and the need to efficiently feed soldiers on the front lines have...
Boston City Councilor wants CT Sun sold to MA investors: What he said
Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Massachusetts
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Michael P. Norton A Boston City Council member is pushing for the Connecticut Sun to relocate to Boston. The Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, are reportedly for sale and Boston is vying to become their new home. While some groups are interested in...