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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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A good shower is a simple shower, no matter what influencers recommend
You may be seeing elaborate shower cleansing routines on social media: daily exfoliation, double cleansing, antibacterial soap, loads of scented body scrubs and shower oils. “I’m kind of appalled by the shower routines,” said Dr Olga Bunimovich, a...
CommentsPraying for a safe hurricane season
Let us pray, and let us start ahead of the wind and rain! Strong winds and heavy rains usually cause destruction to life and property; hills may invade the valleys, rivers may overflow their banks, livestock, people and houses, et cetera. maybe...
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LEGACY SECURE
THOUGH KRAIGG Brathwaite did not start in a West Indies line-up for the first time in forever when the West Indies got the ball rolling in the third Test of their series against Australia at Sabina Park yesterday, and a string of poor results may...
CommentsRunning out of time
WITH JUST about two months to go before the Tokyo World Championships, Jamaican athletes will need to step up big time if they are to factor among the medals. With nine of the 15 Diamond League meets completed, only four of the country’s athletes...
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FTC: Credit bureaus need centralised information sharing for improvement
Jamaica’s Fair Trading Commission, FTC, is recommending “urgent reform” for the credit bureau sector, inclusive of credit information. “Mandate reciprocal data-exchange contracts,” the FTC urged in its now completed report the credit bureau system...
CommentsYaneek Page | 7 signs it’s time to quit your small business Premium
Is This You? It’s the start of a new month and your business account is empty. In June, you barely managed to pay your staff. The rent was late. It was a struggle to pay the JPS electricity bill and your suppliers. When the dust settled, you couldn...
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A king’s coronation
In 1996, the group Vibes Cartel was formed. It consisted of Mr Lee, Escobar and Mr Palmer. Within the next few years, the group would release several tracks, including Drive By and Weed Partner. By the end of the decade, the group was being managed...
CommentsFrom stage to throne: Reggae Sumfest’s dancehall coronations
Over the years, symbolic crownings have become a tradition at Reggae Sumfest. In July 2009, Beenie Man was given the symbolic title of King of the Dancehall, five years after his hit, King of the Dancehall. Adorned in a robe and a crown, the...
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Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico
BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey (AP): President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico starting August 1, a move that could cause massive upheaval between the United States and two of its...
CommentsFuel to Air India plane was cut off moments before crash, report says
NEW DELHI (AP): Fuel control switches for the engines of an Air India flight that crashed last month were moved from the “run” to the “cutoff” position moments before impact, starving both engines of fuel, a preliminary investigation report said...
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Superman wasn’t always so squeaky clean
Superman was the very first superhero. He debuted in Action Comics issue #1, which was released in June 1938. Over time, the character has been assigned multiple nicknames: “The Man of Steel”, “The Man of Tomorrow”, and “The Big Blue Boy Scout”....
CommentsAqueducts – Flowing through time
Jamaica’s landscape is dotted with remarkable historical aqueducts, testaments to the ingenuity and labour of past generations. These structures, built primarily to support the island’s sugar estates, not only provided essential water for...
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The Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Diesel – The new fun toy
The Raptor has become incredibly popular here in Jamaica, a market that clearly appreciates its robust capabilities and assertive presence. What surprised me, however, was a conversation I had with a sales representative at the local dealership,...
Comments2025 Honda Civic vs Kia K4
When budgets are tight, it’s hard to beat a small sedan for value. Better yet, the modern models in the class are stylish, roomy and technologically advanced. The Honda Civic is one of the most popular models on sale, and it faces new competition...
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The soul of Sumfest
WESTERN BUREAU: Though he passed away less than a year ago, Robert Russell’s presence still looms large as Reggae Sumfest marks its 32nd staging this week in Montego Bay. More than a founding father, he was considered the heartbeat of the...
Dream House | Ja captured Darlene Rhoden’s heart – and inspired her St James dream home
This is the story of Darlene Rhoden, a travel specialist from Toronto, Canada, who journeyed to where her heart took her, falling irresistibly in love with two objects of desire – the human element and that of an architectural presence. That place...

Africka Stephens | Tragic politicisation of rural student safety
The Transport Minister Daryl Vaz recently announced that 25 new school buses arrived in Jamaica on June 24, with another 36 expected from New York the following week. This development should be welcomed across all sides of the political aisle as an...
CommentsDennis Minott | Breaking the monopoly: A just, Filipino-inspired energy future for Jamaica
It is not hyperbole to say that energy is destiny. And for too long, Jamaica’s destiny has been dictated not by the people, nor by the imperatives of justice or resilience, but by monopolistic inertia. The 2027 expiration of the Jamaica Public...
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Editorial | Are juries worth it?
Richard Amenyah | Progress to end AIDS in the Caribbean stagnant