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OAS observer leader, Bruce Golding, pleased with voting in Guyana so far
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Former Jamaican prime minister, Bruce Golding, on Monday said he was highly impressed with Guyana's electoral process as an estimated 757,690 listed eligible voters cast ballots at 2,790 polling stations across the vast...
CommentsBahamian court rules convicted murderer’s dreadlocks can be cut
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – A High Court judge in The Bahamas has ruled that a 28-year-old murder convict does not have the right to keep his dreadlocks while serving his 35-year sentence. Justice Dale Fitzpatrick denied the request by Franco...
Comments- JCC cautions Holness on minimum wage promise
- Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at the US Open to reach her first major quarterfinal since 2021
- PNP complains of political intimidation in Rose Heights
- NIS pension arrears now paid - social security ministry
- Tufton defends JLP's planned minimum wage hike amid PNP criticism
Young voters feel unheard Premium
Sixteen young Jamaicans engaged in various professions and areas of study are warning that, while electors in their age group are willing to participate in the political and governance process, they are being turned off by a sense that their voices...
CommentsFailing grade Premium
More than a dozen young Jamaicans engaged in multiple professions and areas of study say the Government’s constitutional reform process has failed miserably and that there is no surprise that it has been rendered comatose. The 16-member group,...
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CBFFAJ advocates for clients in likely disruption of trade logistics sector
The Customs Brokers And Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica (CBFFAJ) has moved quickly to address anxieties among its members and clients in the wake of the decision by DHL Jamaica to change its shipment routing and clearance location on...
CommentsAgainst the odds
When Odain Murray’s iPad lit up with the news at 6:35 a.m. on June 18 that he is the 2025 Chevening/JN Oliver F. Clarke Scholarship awardee, he froze. Then came the flood of emotions: elation, disbelief, and deep gratitude. “I spent the first five...
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Gayle backs ‘well-balanced’ World Championships team
PRESIDENT of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, has described the team selected for the September 13-21 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan as “well-balanced”. “This team has youth and experience. It’s...
CommentsJPL: Racing, Chapelton lead the way
After two rounds of matches in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL), Racing United and Chapleton Maroons are the top two clubs with maximum six points. Racing are the leaders on goal difference after they clipped 10-man Waterhouse 2-1 at Drewsland...
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BirdShack not giving up on Kingston
BirdShack Fried Chicken is actively looking for a new location in Kingston to re-establish a store in the city, possibly before the end of the year, and is looking forward to adding more restaurants in 2026. Wayne Cummings, CEO of Arya QSR Limited...
CommentsCedric Stephens | Financial regulation at a crossroads Premium
Jamaica’s financial services industry stands at a regulatory crossroads. The adoption of the twin peaks regulatory model – dividing prudential oversight and market conduct into two distinct regulatory peaks – should be more than a technical job....
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‘Party Shot’
The entrance, the surprises, the production level, the old cars and zinc fence used to replicate real street vibes, all came together seamlessly as Popcaan and the team did their big one at Streetz Festival at the National Stadium’s parking lot on...
CommentsMajor Lazer returns with new member, new single
Major Lazer is back with brand-new music and a new member. British-Jamaican artiste and content creator America Foster, has joined Diplo, Ape Drums, and Walshy Fire in the latest iteration of the multi-platinum and diamond-charting group....
CommentsLetter of the Day | It should be OK to make our political choices known
THE EDITOR, Madam: As I scrolled through X, I was left with mixed feelings after observing the political discourse on that platform. On one hand, there are those who are transparent about their political choices, while on the other, I find those...
CommentsJa’s democracy is worth celebrating
THE EDITOR, Madam: As we reflect on our progress as a nation, it is important to recognise one of Jamaica’s greatest achievements: our strong and enduring democracy. In a time when democratic values are under threat in many parts of the world,...
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Punjab province faces biggest floods in history, affecting two million people
LAHORE (AP): Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is dealing with the biggest flood in its history, a senior official said Sunday, as water levels of rivers rise to all-time highs. Global warming has worsened monsoon rains this year in Pakistan, one...
CommentsPope demands end to ‘pandemic of arms’ as he prays for victims of Minnesota school shooting
VATICAN CITY (AP): Pope Leo XIV, on Sunday, called for an end to the “pandemic of arms, large and small”, as he prayed publicly for the victims of a shooting during a Catholic school Mass in the United States. History’s first US pope spoke in...
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Something Extra | Monday
Ahead of their public performances at the Little Theatre in St Andrew over the weekend, the US Embassy in Jamaica, in partnership with Plié for the Arts, welcomed the renowned Ailey II dance company with a private reception last Thursday. The event...
Bridget Sandals steps into new flagship store on Hope Road
The Kingston and St Andrew fashion scene marked a major milestone on Wednesday, when Bridget Sandals, one of Jamaica’s most beloved and iconic footwear brands, unveiled its long-awaited flagship store at 90 Hope Road. The celebration was a stylish...
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