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Nuclear energy within a decade: Holness says renegotiated JPS licence alone won't fix Jamaica's energy crisis
June 14, 2026
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Renegotiating the Jamaica Public Service Company's electricity licence alone will not resolve the country's energy challenges, and Jamaica must begin preparing now for nuclear technology deployment within the next decade, says Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
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Dream House | An off-the-grid eco home in Portland
Here is an isolated dream house, nestled in the picturesque Rio Grande Valley, in west Portland. For most of the year, because of rainfall, it is only accessible by a bamboo raft ride across the river and a seven-minute walk to the actual house.
It’s a densely forested property with a profound connection to nature, surrounded by flocks of bird life, including parrots and egrets. No words can adequately describe the sight of a private, wondrous waterfall feeding the rock swimming pool at its base.
It’s a densely forested property with a profound connection to nature, surrounded by flocks of bird life, including parrots and egrets. No words can adequately describe the sight of a private, wondrous waterfall feeding the rock swimming pool at its base.
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The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem
What makes a memorable World Cup anthem? Is it a song that best reflects the host countries? Is it a global banger, incorporating multiple languages and genres? Or should it simply value a chant-along chorus above all?
There is an argument to make for each — or perhaps all. To get to the bottom of it ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The Associated Press asked a few of the performers behind World Cup songs past and present.
There is an argument to make for each — or perhaps all. To get to the bottom of it ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The Associated Press asked a few of the performers behind World Cup songs past and present.
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Havertz sparks Germany’s 7-1 rout of Curaçao at World Cup
Kai Havertz scored two goals as Germany pulled away from World Cup first-timer Curaçao late in the opening half and piled on after that in a 7-1 win Sunday in a group match.
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RISKING DISASTER - Students, commuters turn gas stations into gathering spots, taxi hubs despite dangers
Across Jamaica, service stations are increasingly serving as social gathering spots and informal taxi hubs, attracting crowds far beyond their intended purpose and raising concerns about public safety.
As people congregate to socialise, await transportation or conduct business amid fuel pumps and heavy vehicular traffic, safety advocates warn that the combination of large crowds, moving vehicles and flammable fuels creates risks with potentially serious consequences.
As people congregate to socialise, await transportation or conduct business amid fuel pumps and heavy vehicular traffic, safety advocates warn that the combination of large crowds, moving vehicles and flammable fuels creates risks with potentially serious consequences.
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Briefs - Driver held after fleeing deadly accident scene
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REAL DEAL - Morocco justify top-10 tag after forcing a draw with Brazil
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (AP):
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalising goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champions Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco yesterday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.
Semi-finalists four years ago, Morocco dominated early, and Ismael Saibari put the African champions ahead in the 21st minute.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalising goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champions Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco yesterday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.
Semi-finalists four years ago, Morocco dominated early, and Ismael Saibari put the African champions ahead in the 21st minute.
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THE CONTENDERS - Jury out on strange England squad
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WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP - Campbelle scores first half-century in 17 years
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The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem
What makes a memorable World Cup anthem? Is it a song that best reflects the host countries? Is it a global banger, incorporating multiple languages and genres? Or should it simply value a chant-along chorus above all?
There is an argument to make for each — or perhaps all. To get to the bottom of it ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The Associated Press asked a few of the performers behind World Cup songs past and present.
There is an argument to make for each — or perhaps all. To get to the bottom of it ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The Associated Press asked a few of the performers behind World Cup songs past and present.
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Jah Rockaz takes reggae mission to int’l stage
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Jamaica can run totally on renewables, says Uruguay expert
Jamaica can run fully on renewable energy, according to the architect of Uruguay's landmark energy transition, who urged the island to move beyond incremental targets.
"I will assure you that it will be more than 90 per cent," said Dr Ramón Méndez Galain, speaking at the annual Maurice Facey Lecture Series at the Jamaica Conference Centre on Wednesday under the theme ‘Breaking the Grid: Charting Jamaica's Path to Renewable Energy’.
"I will assure you that it will be more than 90 per cent," said Dr Ramón Méndez Galain, speaking at the annual Maurice Facey Lecture Series at the Jamaica Conference Centre on Wednesday under the theme ‘Breaking the Grid: Charting Jamaica's Path to Renewable Energy’.
Updated 36 minutes ago
Dream House | An off-the-grid eco home in Portland
Here is an isolated dream house, nestled in the picturesque Rio Grande Valley, in west Portland. For most of the year, because of rainfall, it is only accessible by a bamboo raft ride across the river and a seven-minute walk to the actual house.
It’s a densely forested property with a profound connection to nature, surrounded by flocks of bird life, including parrots and egrets. No words can adequately describe the sight of a private, wondrous waterfall feeding the rock swimming pool at its base.
It’s a densely forested property with a profound connection to nature, surrounded by flocks of bird life, including parrots and egrets. No words can adequately describe the sight of a private, wondrous waterfall feeding the rock swimming pool at its base.
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Editorial | Chuck, CCJ and Sir Shridath
Two statements by Delroy Chuck in Parliament last week are in need of clarification, and perhaps, with respect to the second, a correction of the record.
In his contribution to the sector debates, Mr Chuck, the legal and constitutional affairs minister, addressed the old debate over whether Jamaica should leave the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC), and if it does, what should be the island’s final court. He expressed a preference for a domestic, or Jamaican final court.
In his contribution to the sector debates, Mr Chuck, the legal and constitutional affairs minister, addressed the old debate over whether Jamaica should leave the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC), and if it does, what should be the island’s final court. He expressed a preference for a domestic, or Jamaican final court.
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Danielle Archer | Jamaica’s democratic test has already begun
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