Dear Editor, What happened to our power grid? That’s the big question many Jamaicans are asking after last Friday’s blackout across the whole island, an event we haven’t seen in years and one that revealed some serious issues with our national energy system... It’s not

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The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team. “To this point we’ve had 35 teams that have come into the United States,” Andrew Giuliani, the executive

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A major shooting incident Tuesday afternoon has forced the closure of the Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine. Senior Superintendent of Police, Hopeton Nicholson confirmed the shooting but was unable to immediately provide further details.

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The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team.

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Children, parents, educators, community leaders and residents gathered at the Grants Pen Peace Park in Kingston recently for a family fun day aimed at strengthening peace, promoting healthy lifestyles and fostering greater community engagement.

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VM Investments Limited (VMIL) says it is accelerating efforts to build a more diversified earnings model as it seeks to reduce its exposure to market swings and create a more stable platform for long-term growth.

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Tax Administration Jamaica is reminding customers and members of the public to exercise caution when conducting business online and to remain vigilant against fraud schemes designed to obtain personal information through illegitimate channels.

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A major shooting incident Tuesday afternoon has forced the closure of the Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine.

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Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue, an AFP journalist observed.

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Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement as the American legend partnered Victoria Mboko in a first-round doubles victory at the Queen's Club on Tuesday.

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Fresh from his silver certification in the United Kingdom for his 2015 hit song Shabba Madda Pot, dancehall artiste Dexta Daps is celebrating another chart victory. His latest single, Shine, on Monday, moved from #9 to #6 on the USA iTunes Reggae Chart. “To have my own music

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As market risks heighten in the global landscape, Pan Jamaica Group Limited (PJAM) has placed greater emphasis on governance and diversification to weather what is turning out to be an unprecedented year.

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The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) has launched one of its largest recruitment exercises in recent years, advertising more than 30 positions as it moves to strengthen its operations under an expanded mandate granted by the Road Traffic Act.

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Japanese games giant Nintendo on Tuesday announced a new version of beloved 1998 action-adventure classic "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for its latest Switch 2 console.

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World Athletics Indoor women’s long jump finalist Nia Robinson says she is pleased with her third-place finish on her Wanda Diamond League (DL) debut at Sunday’s Bauhaus-Galan at Olympiastadion in Stockholm, Sweden. The Jamaican, who only knew she was going to be competing in

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Minister of Water Matthew Samuda has scoffed at the claim by Opposition spokesperson on water Ian Hayles that the Government has failed to embrace solar technology to ensure continuity of the National Water Commission (NWC) when the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) fails.

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Your journey home starts here. ✈️ Planning your trip to the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference 2026? We have all the information you need on travel options and accommodations — so the only thing standing between you and Jamaica is packing your suitcase. Let us make

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Dancehall entertainer Munga Honorable and his co-accused Sheridan Gordon got underway on Monday. Munga, whose given name is Damian Rhoden; and Gordon, are on trial in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston for the 2017 murder of Cleveland Smith in Ackee Walk, St Andrew. The deceased

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Caribbean immigration advocates have welcomed a ruling by a United States federal district court judge that struck down President Donald Trump’s “unlawful” immigration restrictions.

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Two scholars examining Jamaica’s Obeah Law from different perspectives have agreed that the legislation is fundamentally flawed and lacks a clear definition of the practice it seeks to criminalise. Speaking at a public forum on The Jamaican Obeah Law in Practice last Friday,

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The European Union (EU) on Tuesday rejected Apple's blame for the delayed rollout of its AI-enhanced voice assistant, saying it was up to the United States (US) giant to make products that follow the rules.