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Caribbean civil society demands sanctions and military embargo against the Israeli “rogue state”
Middle East Monitor
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July 5, 2025
Over 40 civil society organisations and prominent individuals from at least 15 countries across the Caribbean have issued an open letter to the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), calling for immediate and decisive action...
37 Jamaicans honored with Governor-General’s Achievement Award for 2025
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 27, 2025
Thirty-seven Jamaicans who have made remarkable contributions to their communities—particularly in leadership and academics—were honored on Thursday with the Governor-General’s Achievement Award (GGAA) for 2025. The awards ceremony, held at King’s...
E-learning Jamaica a Critical Partner in Creating Digital Society
Jamaica Information Service
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July 4, 2025
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, has hailed e-Learning Jamaica (e-LJam) as a critical partner in Jamaica’s progress towards becoming a fully digital society. The entity, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this...
Hanover Emerging as Jamaica’s Leading Tourism Parish – Minister Bartlett
Jamaica Information Service
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July 4, 2025
Hanover is rapidly emerging as Jamaica’s leading tourism parish, driven by several major developments, according to Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. “You are going to have, `among other things, the first casino tourism facility in the...
Jamaican government says it will end current JPS licence in 2027
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
The Government of Jamaica has officially advised the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) that it does not intend to renew the company’s all-island electricity licence under its current terms when it expires on July 8, 2027. Energy Minister Daryl...
Jamaican designer goes global after dressing Dancehall royalty
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 1, 2025
Fashion designer Anna-Lisa Guthrie was recently honored with the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture. The award is one of Jamaica’s highest recognitions for young creatives. Photo by Anna-Lisa Guthrie Search our...
Government of Jamaica Will Not Renew JPS Licence
Nationwide 90FM
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July 1, 2025
The Government of Jamaica will not renew the license of the Jamaica Public Service Company’s, JPS, that is set to expire on July 8, 2027. The announcement was made in a press conference by the Minister of Energy, Daryl Vaz, moments ago. Daryl Vaz,...
Work permits likely behind lead in requests for stay extensions in Jamaica
Stabroek News
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July 5, 2025
(Jamaica Gleaner) Asians make up the largest number of people requesting an extension of stay in Jamaica, accounting for 46 per cent of the 10,146 aliens registered in 2024, according to Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) records. In its latest...
Gayle hails Jamaica’s participation at NACAC’s U13 and U15 Championships
The Gleaner
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July 5, 2025
PRESIDENT of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, is excited about the participation of the country’s young athletes at the fifth staging of the two-day NACAC Under-13 and Under-15 Championships. The meet gets...
Jamaica Squash logo revealed and team announced for junior CASA
Jamaica Observer
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July 1, 2025
Jamaica’s team to the 2025 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association Championships Jamaica Squash, formerly known as the Jamaica Squash Association, revealed its new logo to an appreciative audience last week and announced its team for the upcoming...
Caribbean Matters: The celebration of Hosay in Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica
Daily Kos
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July 5, 2025
Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. The Caribbean region is a rich and...
On This Day: July 4, 1959, The Cayman Islands Cease Being a Jamaican Dependency
Jamaicans.com
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July 4, 2025
On 4 July 1959, the Cayman Islands officially ended their status as a dependency of Jamaica and became a separate Crown Colony under direct British rule. This marked a pivotal turning point in the territory’s constitutional development and laid...
Jamaica to petition King Charles for Privy Council ruling on slavery reparations
The Voice
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June 30, 2025
JAMAICA WILL be submitting a petition to King Charles, requesting that he refer a set of legal questions to the Privy Council concerning reparations for slavery. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the...
Impending US tax on remittances expected to impact Jamaican households and businesses
The Gleaner
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July 4, 2025
Effective December 31 this year, Jamaicans in the United States sending money to their relatives back home will have to pay a one per cent excise tax on such transactions. The one per cent tax is set out in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by...
Legal Docket - Court reins in universal injunctions
World - North Carolina
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July 1, 2025
MARY REICHARD, HOST: It’s The World and Everything in It for this 1st day of July 2025. We’re so glad you’ve joined us today. Good morning! I’m Mary Reichard. NICK EICHER, HOST: And I’m Nick Eicher. It’s time for Legal Docket, and today we...
2025 Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards
Jamaica Observer
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July 5, 2025
Business, Latest News, News KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, July 4, ended trading at $160.79, up by 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dail... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaica Squash rebrands
The Gleaner
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July 1, 2025
THREE YEARS into her tenure as president of the Jamaica Squash Association, now rebranded Jamaica Squash, Karen Anderson continues her thrust to develop and grow the sport islandwide. Anderson announced the rebranding of the association during the...
Lucea mayor, TPDCo exec trade barbs
Jamaica Observer
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July 5, 2025
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett (left) and Member of Parliament for Hanover Western Tamika Davis (centre) greet members of a netball team on the newly rehabilitated Lords Multi-purpose Court. (Photo: Anthony Lewis) LUCEA, Hanover — Tourism...
Letter of the Day | Jamaica’s heritage is its rich tapestry of many cultures
The Gleaner
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July 5, 2025
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica prepares for its national celebrations, we face a crucial moment of reflection. Our cherished motto, ‘Out of Many, One People’, is not merely a slogan, it is the profound truth of our existence. Yet, our public...
Grange says Jamaica continues to produce world-class live events
Jamaica Observer
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July 5, 2025
GRANGE... we have to continue supporting the infrastructure. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport Olivia “Babsy” Grange says she is pleased with the level of world-class productions the local entertainment management teams have...