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Port Royal added to UNESCO World Heritage List
The United Nations cultural organisation has added Jamacia's famed Port Royal to its World Heritage List. The decision to include "The Archaeological Ensemble of 17th Century Port Royal" was made during the ongoing meeting of the World Heritage...
CommentsSwiatek crushes Anisimova to win first Wimbledon tennis singles title
Iga Swiatek won her first Wimbledon title in dominant fashion on Saturday, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in just 57 minutes. The 24-year-old from Poland, already a four-time French Open and one-time US Open champion, captured her first...
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‘Band-Aid’ on building
Amid yesterday’s protests from some employees over mould, poor air quality, and ventilation issues at the Administration General’s Department (AGD), the head of the entity is declaring that the building is not a “sick building” and that extensive...
CommentsCRH clinics struggling with heat as AC woes persist Premium
Staff and patients at the temporary outpatient facility housing Cornwall Regional Hospital ( CRH ) clinics in St James are struggling to cope with sweltering heat following a major breakdown of the central air-conditioning system. With summer...
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Christmas in July unfolds in a ‘Tropical Wonderland’
“Imagine a Jamaica where every craft item, every flavour, and every handmade treasure fuel national prosperity. That is the Jamaica we are building, a nation where tourism is not just an economic driver, but a force of transformation, inclusion,...
Comments74 children with disabilities graduate from Early Stimulation Programme
Seventy-four children with developmental disabilities have successfully transitioned from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), celebrating a significant achievement in their educational journey. This year...
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Lights, Camera, Action
Despite the deadline jitters regarding the readiness of the venue, the Jamaica Cricket Association and Cricket West Indies have confirmed that the stage is set and everything is in place for the first-ever day-night Test match at Sabina Park, with...
CommentsSemenya’s sex eligibility battle has confounded sports for 16 years and still isn’t over
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP): One of the most complex current issues in sports can be traced back to a track meet in Germany in 2009, when an unknown 18-year-old from South Africa blew away a field of the best female runners on the planet to win...
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Tension brewing as commodities sector resist blockchain roll-out
Some farmers and processors are raising concerns about data ownership, the exposure of trade secrets, and costs associated with the phased start of a blockchain traceability platform by the commodities regulator, which aims to protect Jamaica’s...
CommentsLasco Financial head stepping down
Jacinth Hall-Tracey will step down as managing director of Lasco Financial Services Limited in less than six months, having worked with the company for two decades in different capacities. Her tenure comes to an end on December 31, having overseen...
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Red Bull Dance Your Style competition returns
Popular dance competition Red Bull Dance Your Style returns to the Jamaican stage this August for its fifth staging, promising a night of culture, high energy, and freestyle flair. Set for August 23 on the lawns of Devon House, the showdown will...
CommentsR&B star Giveon talks new album ‘Beloved’
NEW YORK (AP): Giveon has been on a quest for musical and personal growth since releasing his studio debut three years ago. But the more things have changed, they’ve also stayed the same. “The girls didn’t stop,” he said with a sly smile. “I don’t...
CommentsLetter of the Day | Don’t abandon the debates, democracy needs them
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is growing public concern, and even some outrage on social media, at the reported $25 million price tag to stage this year’s National Political Debates. According to Brian Schmidt, chairman of the Jamaica Debates...
CommentsWhy is Jamaica not acceding to the CCJ?
THE EDITOR, Madam: The bottom line is that the Government of Jamaica, in not cutting ties with the UK Privy Council and making the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Jamaica’s final appeal court, is sending a clear and unambiguous message. In...
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Trump’s evolving stance on Putin
WASHINGTON (AP): The United States is selling weapons to its NATO allies in Europe so they can provide them to Ukraine as it struggles to fend off a recent escalation in Russia’s drone and missile attacks, President Donald Trump and his chief...
CommentsGovernment concerned at suicide rate among students
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC): The Bahamas government says a new study has found that one in five Bahamian students between the ages of 13 and 18 have attempted suicide. Prime Minister Phillip Davis, speaking at the signing ceremony of a multi-million...
CommentsAmmesha Brown shares her growth as a plant mom
The connection between humans and nature can be a truly beautiful experience, with greenery breathing life into any space. And for Ammesha Brown, that connection has blossomed into something deeply personal. In full bloom and in love, she has...
GoodHeart | The mission continues for The Valda Hope Foundation
The Valda Hope Foundation hosted its first-ever Charity Mingle on Sunday, a stylish, yet laid-back fundraising event that brought supporters together over food, music, and a shared purpose. Under the theme, ‘Connections for a Cause’, the evening,...
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