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Jamaican and Bahamian nationals die in Haiti
Two Jamaicans are believed to have drowned after a boat on which they were travelling was intercepted by Haitian authorities. The counternarcotics unit of the Haitian National Police (HNP) has reportedly confirmed that “under the leadership of...
Comments14 million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2024, UN estimates
LONDON (AP) — More than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year — about the same number as the year before — according to UN health officials. Nine countries accounted for more than half of those unprotected children....
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‘Rock bottom’ Premium
“A debacle.” “Atrocious.” “A bunch of misfits.” Those are just some of the expressions used by cricket enthusiasts to describe the performance of the West Indies following their disastrous showing in the third Test against...
CommentsEx-Sagicor employees accused of creating ghost accounts to embezzle $65m
A former Sagicor Bank branch manager and two of her former colleagues are accused of orchestrating a sophisticated internal fraud scheme that allegedly siphoned approximately $65 million from the financial institution through the creation of seven...
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Rotary Club dedicated to empowering Maverley
The Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights (RCTNH), under the leadership of newly inducted president, attorney-at-law Franchesca Francis, will be accelerating its mission to “empower Maverley”, a challenged community in nortwestern St Andrew, to...
CommentsGrowth & Jobs | Kemisha Oates toasts Christmas in July trade show
KEMISHA OATES stood tall with pride at the lectern, beaming and eloquently reading a well-written speech. All eyes were on her, and her clear voice resonated in the hall of The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston as she addressed the gathering...
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SABINA DEBACLE
IN ONE of the most astonishing displays of fast bowling in Test history, Australia’s Mitchell Starc ripped through the West Indies batting line-up, skittling them out for a humiliating 27 runs, their lowest-ever Test total and the second-lowest in...
CommentsJamaican athletes flood London
WHEN THE 11th stop in the Wanda Diamond League gets under way this Saturday in London, there will be an invasion of the country’s top senior athletes, as 13 of them are set to compete in individual events, while a stacked men’s 4x100-metre relay...
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EU trade ministers vow unity on US tariffs
European Union trade ministers agreed Monday that the announcement of 30 per cent tariffs on the European Union was “absolutely unacceptable” and are studying a new set of countermeasures to respond to the move. The ministers met Monday in Brussels...
CommentsFTC: 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...
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Recycling enters the chat at Sumfest Family Fun Day
Since making sustainability a core focus in 2019, Reggae Sumfest has consistently woven climate-conscious initiatives into its festival experience. At the 2025 staging of its annual Family Fun Day, held at the Catherine Hall Stadium in Montego Bay...
Comments‘Sunshine Days’ brightens Da’Ville’s return 13 years later
Following a more than a decade-long hiatus out of the spotlight, reggae artiste Da’Ville is back and ready to speak his truth. This Friday, Sunshine Days, his first official single and music video in 13 years, will be officially released....
CommentsLetter of the Day | Rekindle spirit and passion in West Indies Test cricket
THE EDITOR, Madam: The global dominance of West Indies in Test cricket lasted from about 1976 to 1995. In the 30 years that have elapsed since that time, about 100 players have represented the West Indies in Test cricket; of that number of...
CommentsCall for thoughtful public discourse on school bus system
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write with concern after reading the article published on Sunday, July 13, titled “Not Certified – Elhydro Got $1.4b School Bus Contract Without Dealer Status.” I believe this matter calls for thoughtful public discourse, not...
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Trump threatens Russia with severe tariffs if war with Ukraine not resolved in 50 days
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump said Monday he would punish Russia with tariffs if there isn’t a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, the latest example of his growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump made...
CommentsUS sanctions president, other officials for ‘human rights violations’
HAVANA (AP): The United States government announced Friday it was sanctioning Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and other top officials for human rights violations and restricting access to visas on the anniversary of the biggest protests on the...
CommentsA vow to serve, protect, and love
From duty to devotion, police constables Kamilah Gordon-Ricketts and Rajiv Ricketts have taken the oath to protect and serve – not just the nation, but each other. Hailing from Clarendon and St Catherine, respectively, their relationship began...
Something Extra | Tuesday
Summer is here, and the Coconut Runway Show brought the heat! Trendzy by Ackeilia turned up the tropical flair on Saturday on New Haven Avenue in St Andrew, debuting a sizzling line-up of swimwear, resort-ready styles, and an exclusive athleisure...
Jamaica poised to become Caribbean’s largest transshipment hub
JAMAICA IS on track to become the largest and fastest-growing transshipment hub in the Caribbean, with a US$80-million expansion of operations at the Kingston Freeport Terminal (KFTL). The Westlands Expansion Project is a collaboration between the...
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Editorial | Africa beckons
Rebecca Tortello | Prevent the summer slide: Call to keep children learning