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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...
Jamaica Upper House in tribute to 24 babies who died at hospital
Stabroek News
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June 28, 2025
(Jamaica Gleaner) A moment of silence was observed yesterday in the Upper House of Jamaica’s Parliament, in tribute to the reported 24 babies who died at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Kingston in recent weeks. Opposition Senator Lambert...
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...
King’s Dilemma: Jamaica Challenges King on Slavery Reparations.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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June 28, 2025
- Advertisement - Jamaica has submitted a formal petition to King Charles III, calling on him to refer questions about slavery reparations to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. The petition, delivered by Culture Minister Olivia Grange,...
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 —...
Jamaica – Teen girl among 2 charged with recent murder of contractor in Rollington Town
Win Media SKN
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June 28, 2025
(Loop News) – An intensive investigation by detectives from the Kingston Eastern Police Division has led to the arrest and charge of a man and a teenaged girl in connection with the murder of 54-year-old contractor Kevin Johnson in Rollington...
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...
Jamaica Urges King Charles To Push Reparations Agenda Before UK Council
Black Enterprise
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June 27, 2025
Jamaica continues its fight for reparations with new calls for King Charles to take the conversation to UK's Privy Council. The country of Jamaica is taking its fight for reparations to King Charles in hopes that he’ll present the case to the UK’s...
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,...
Statement on tourism accomodation regulation under the new Jamaica Tourist Board Act
Travel Daily News
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July 4, 2025
Jamaica’s new Tourism Bill aims to modernize regulations, ensure accommodation standards, and support sustainable sector growth without imposing new taxes. KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The Jamaican Minister of Tourism notes the concerns raised regarding...
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...
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...
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...
Government moving to cut million dollar pension to former prime minister
The Nation Barbados
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June 28, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -The Trinidad and Tobago government Friday tabled legislation aimed at amending the Prime Minister’s Pension Act, which governs the payment of pensions to people who have served as prime minister and which political...
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 /...
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...
Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson storms to fastest 100m time in a decade
News9 Live
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June 28, 2025
Others Sports News Kishane Thompson wins Jamaican 100m national title. (Image via ‘X’) New Delhi: Kishane Thompson has reignited the excitement in men’s sprinting with a performance that turned heads around the world. The Olympic silver medallist...
Jamaica turns to King in fresh push for slavery reparations
The Times
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The Jamaican government will take its fight for slavery reparations to the King as ministers said attempts to seek redress for the past had entered “another phase”. Officials for the Commonwealth realm have submitted three “legal questions” for...