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Jamaica Trials: KC’s Daniel Clarke sets national junior record with 12.96 in 110m hurdles
Loop News
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June 30, 2025
Kingston College (KC) hurdler Daniel Clarke set a new Jamaican national junior record in the Boys’ Under-20 110m hurdles final on Sunday, clocking a personal best 12.96 seconds (0.7m/s) on the final day of the Jamaica Junior Trials at the National...
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...
Thompson, Clayton lead Jamaican charge at Prefontaine Classic
Irie FM
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July 5, 2025
Jamaican athletes will be in the spotlight this Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, with Olympic silver medalist Kishane Thompson and World Relays bronze medalist Tina Clayton leading a formidable contingent at Hayward Field....
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...
West Indies batting coach lauds King’s 75 as 2nd Test hangs in balance
Jamaica Observer
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July 5, 2025
Brandon King of West Indies drives during the second day of the Test match against Australia at Grenada National Cricket Stadium. ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (AFP) — Early strikes by Jayden Seales in the second innings left the second Test evenly poised,...
Seales' late strikes, King's 75 put Australia under pressure
ESPN Australia
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July 5, 2025
Australia 286 and 12 for 2 (Green 6*, Lyon 2*, Seales 2-5) lead West Indies 253 (King 75, Campbell 40, Lyon 3-75, Hazlewood 2-43, Cummins 2-46) by 45 runs A dramatic conclusion to the second day in Grenada put Australia under severe pressure as...
Jamaican woman stabbed to death in Bronx, New York
Jamaica Observer
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June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025 NEW YORK, USA— A Jamaican woman was reportedly stabbed to death in Wakefield in the Bronx, New York, on Saturday night. The woman, identified as 40-year-old Tamara Rowe, a former employee of the Gleaner in Jamaica, was reportedly...
New Kingston and St Andrew Festival Queen champions youth empowerment
The Gleaner
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July 5, 2025
It was an unforgettable evening of elegance and cultural pride at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre last Saturday as 12 exceptional young women stood, each bearing their dreams, their values, and their voices. But, when the final...
NCB Cap Markets warns US remittance tax could affect families in Jamaica
Jamaica Observer
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July 4, 2025
In 2022 The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and the Cayman Islands remained the main source countries for remittances at 70.2 per cent, 10.9 per cent, 10.4 per cent and 5.2 per cent, respectively. July 4, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica —...
Jamaican team for World Athletics Championships 2025: Know top finishers at trials in line for selection ft Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Sportskeeda
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June 30, 2025
With the conclusion of the track and field trials on June 29, the Jamaican team for the 2025 World Championships is taking shape. However, there are several provisions, such as the JAAA selection policy and World Athletics rankings that can...
CARICOM Classic Chess: T&T holding lead after crucial face-off with Jamaica
News Room
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July 4, 2025
Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) strengthened its grip on the 2025 CARICOM Classic Team Chess Tournament, continuing to lead after surpassing Jamaica in Round Five played on Friday July 4, 2025, at the Pegasus Hotel. The Jamaicans were trailing their...
PNP’s Jamaica Time Come Tour ignites momentum in St Mary
Loop News
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The People’s National Party’s (PNP) Jamaica Time Come Island-wide Road Tour brought out crowds and energy among residents in St Mary on Friday, with stops in Annotto Bay, Port Maria, and Stewart Town. Many residents came out lining the streets,...
WATCH: PNP launches islandwide bus tour ahead of general elections
Jamaica Observer
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July 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) launched its two-day islandwide bus tour on Friday under the banner “Jamaica Time Come for Better”, as part of its mobilisation efforts ahead of the next general election. The tour began around...
Seales’ late strikes, King’s 75 put West Indies in control against Australia
News Room
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July 4, 2025
Home Sports Seales’ late strikes, King’s 75 put West Indies in control against Australia SUMMARY: Australia 286 all out from 66.5 overs (Alex Carey 63, Beau Webster 60; Alzarri Joseph 4-61, Jayden Seales 2-45) and 12-2 from six overs (Jayden...
MoBay mayor doesn’t expect broken water main to disrupt Caricom Heads of Government meeting events
Jamaica Observer
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July 4, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A broken water main that has caused issues on a section of the Coral Gardens main road should not be a challenge for the hosting of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) Heads of Government meeting, set to start on Sunday, and end...
Jamaica Rose Hall Casino Strip Forthcoming With Montego Bay Resort Developments
Casino.org
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June 30, 2025
Posted on: June 30, 2025, 10:23h. Last updated on: June 30, 2025, 10:53h. Jamaica continues to attract resort development Jamaica’s version of the Las Vegas Strip is under development in Montego Bay Montego Bay’s Rose Hall corridor is a popular...
Official Govt & Legal Notices For July 4 2025
Bernnews
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July 4, 2025
The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 4] include acting appointments. Acting Appointment Judicial Department Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0658/2025 Public Authorities /...
Government faces difficult test in new wage negotiations, says financial commentator
Radio Jamaica
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June 30, 2025
Financial Commentator Orville Johnson believes the government faces an awkward and difficult task to contend with the public sector wage negotiations so close to the upcoming national election. His comment comes in light of the fact that wage...
MoBay Jerk & Food Festival Returns to Celebrate Jamaica as the ‘Food Capital of the World’
Loop News
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July 4, 2025
The beloved MoBay Jerk & Food Festival is back for its 16th staging, promising to once again transform the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre into a vibrant showcase of Jamaica’s rich culinary traditions, culture, and community spirit on...
Education Minister Applauds Pep Success at St. Ann Schools
Jamaica Information Service
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July 3, 2025
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, visited two high-achieving primary schools in St. Ann on Wednesday (July 2), to celebrate their outstanding performance in this year’s Primary Exit...