Jamaica’s challenge with the shortage of skilled workers has been described as one of the most significant threats to economic growth, productivity, and competitiveness. Recent comments from Opposition spokesman on productivity, efficiency and competitiveness Peter Bunting and

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After the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) launched what has been described as a groundbreaking strategic plan for women’s football, chairperson of the Projects Committee for Women’s Programmes Carlene Edwards says it can significantly improve the sport’s ecosystem over the next

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Brazilian star Neymar said he feels like a “kid” ahead of what will be his fourth and “final” World Cup, which could yet risk being derailed by a nagging calf injury. The 34-year-old is a doubt for the start of Brazil’s World Cup campaign and is expected to miss their tournament

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A visit aboard the USS Nimitz, one of the world's largest and most advanced aircraft carriers, has reinforced for the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) the critical role radio frequency spectrum plays in maritime safety, navigation and national security.

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The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) says it is deeply saddened by reports confirming the death of 13-year-old Excelsior High School student, Kemelia Paul.

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Europe's Copernicus Climate Change Service on Wednesday said that global forecasters were increasingly confident that a very strong El Nino warming weather pattern could develop later this year.

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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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Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) has set out a 2030 goal to achieve $20 billion in revenue and $5 billion in consolidated net profit through the expansion of its trans-shipment business and push into western Jamaica. The 80-year-old company grew its consolidated revenue by 18 per

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The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has once again been recognised as the international tourism board providing the Best Travel Advisor Support at the TravelAge West WAVE Awards, presented June 4 at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, California.

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A father and a son are reportedly among four men killed Wednesday morning in an alleged confrontation with members of the security forces near the Retirement landfill in Montego Bay.

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning for questioning from US lawmakers over his relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

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An accused man was ordered to return to court in September to answer to charges in a $93 million fraud case when he appeared at the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday.

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The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump’s America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East. A record

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Despite budgeting $44.92 billion for water and sewerage projects over five years, the National Water Commission (NWC) repeatedly fell short of its infrastructure targets. That is one of several weaknesses the auditor general says helps explain persistent water and sewerage

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A young woman is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to several charges in a case brought by the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA).

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Four men were reportedly killed in an alleged confrontation with members of the security forces near the Retirement landfill in Montego Bay on Wednesday morning.

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With nearly one million parcels of land on the Government’s valuation roll, minister with responsibility for Land and Titling Robert Montague predicts it will take up to 20 years for Jamaica to fully sort out its titling issues. Montague also warned that this will only be

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United Nations (UN) rights chief Volker Turk urged the United States (US) to reconsider its immigration practices for the football World Cup, after fans, a top referee and team officials found themselves barred from the tournament.

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A preliminary report submitted to the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) into last Friday’s islandwide blackout suggests that it was triggered by similar issues which caused a collapse of the national grid on at least three occasions

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Some residents of the Hurricane Melissa ravaged seaside community of Parottee are adamant that they will not leave the area following an announcement of relocation by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness recently.

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The world experienced its second-hottest May on record, with Europe baking under an unusually early heatwave as climate extremes become the “new normal” on the continent, the EU’s climate monitor said Wednesday.

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Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and prevented from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals.

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was set to face questioning Wednesday from US lawmakers over his relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whose network of wealthy and powerful associates has fueled years of scrutiny and conspiracy theories.

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Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and Linkages Andrea Purkiss has accused Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett of remaining “completely silent” on the state of the cruise shipping sector, which she said, has shrunk over 28 per cent since 2019.

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The United States Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion bill funding President Donald Trump's hardline immigration crackdown through the rest of his term, ending months of bitter partisan fighting over the future of deportations and border enforcement.

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The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) has announced the reopening of the Catherine Hall Health Centre in St James following the completion of rehabilitation works due to significant damage sustained during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

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Twelve of the just over 30 Jamaican student-athletes who have qualified for individual finals at the NCAA Division 1 outdoor track and field championships that are set to start on Wednesday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, were finalists last year.

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As Father’s Day approaches, Tuesday Style Fashion (TSF) turns its attention to the modern gentleman and the wardrobe staples that define effortless sophistication. We tapped leading menswear retailer Christopher Charley to share his expert insights on refining personal style,

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Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism Andrea Purkiss has charged that Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is promoting a “diversification myth” over his frequent promises of expanding Jamaica’s tourism dependence to other markets other than the United States.

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United States (US) forces carried out strikes against Iran on Tuesday in what President Donald Trump said was retaliation for the downing of an American helicopter a day earlier by the Islamic Republic.

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CIBC Caribbean Bank has launched Google Pay in Jamaica, but local customers will initially be limited to using credit cards, even as customers in four other Caribbean markets are able to add both debit and credit cards.

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A growing rivalry between motorsport drivers Doug Gore and Raynor King will take centre stage on Sunday, June 14, when the highly anticipated Skate Revenge event unfolds at the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium.

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An American teenager was found guilty of murder Tuesday in the death of another teen in a high profile case that sparked debates over self-defense, race and school safety. Now 19, Karmelo Anthony, who is black, was convicted over the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin

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The Hadeed family have become the second-largest shareholder in General Accident Insurance Company Jamaica Limited (GENAC) following the sale of Trinidadian-based Beacon Insurance Company Limited.

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Any Jamaican who moves onto Crown lands as of Tuesday, June 9, with a view to squatting, will not be considered for any type of settlement programme by the Government.

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The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, June 9, ended trading at $158.93, up 42 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.

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Two Jamaicans are among 17 naturalised citizens set to be stripped of their United States citizenship after being accused of serious offences, including sexual abuse of a minor, wire and bank fraud, and distributing drugs wholesale without a licence.

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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.