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THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024
FREED! Clad in a white outfit with an orange bandana covering his face, dancehall star Vybz Kartel walked out of the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston on Wednesday as a free man. The 48-year-old entertainer was freed by the Court of Appeal on Wednesday evening as a free man, after spending 13 years in custody. Outside the prison, Vybz Kartel was greeted by adoring fans, his fiancée Sidem Öztürk, and Tommy Thompson, the CEO of Brite Lite Funeral Home. continues on C1 – Freed!
SPECIAL FEATURE In the spirit of unity and progress celebrated at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, "United for Jamaica's Transformation," held in June at the Montego Bay Convention Center, we aim to strengthen the bond between the Diaspora and the Homeland. This feature will highlight exciting opportunities available to Jamaicans overseas, showcasing how they can actively contribute to and benefit from Jamaica's ongoing growth and transformation.
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WHAT’S INSIDE NEWSMAKER Jamaica's Minister of Tourism Ed Bartlett receives Honorary Doctorate A3
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SPORTS Thompson ready to shine in Olympic 100m showdown, says Coach Francis c3