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Levell dominates 200m heats; all three Jamaicans advance
Bryan Levell was the highlight of the men’s 200-metre heats as the speedster was dominant in his heat as all three Jamaicans advanced to the semifinals at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. Levell was by far the fastest qualifier in the...
CommentsShiann Salmon advances, Andrenette Knight out of 400m hurdles finals
Shiann Salmon will be Jamaica’s only competitor in the women’s 400-metre hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships as she successfully navigated the semifinal round. Salmon advanced from heat three as an automatic qualifier when she...
Comments- Jordan Scott advances to triple jump final
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- St Lucia gov't to give public servants bonus with December salaries
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- 'Much more to build': Holness signals no plan to walk away
New term, new vision
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Tuesday set the agenda for his administration’s next term, emphasising the urgent need for innovative policies to accelerate Jamaica’s slow-growing economy and ensure inclusive, sustainable growth. In a speech...
CommentsSeaga backs Holness’ call for unity to move country forward
Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President Metry Seaga has joined Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness in urging the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) to engage in meaningful collaboration on the constitutional reform process under...
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Natural History Museum of Jamaica’s state-of-the-art exhibition gallery opened
ON SUNDAY, August 31, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange officially opened the Natural History Museum of Jamaica (NHMJ) Exhibition Gallery, by way of a ribbon-cutting exercise. Construction had started in 2009, and...
CommentsService clubs join forces for Celebrate Community Week 2025
FOUR OF the world’s largest service organisations – Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International – have united for Celebrate Community Week, a global movement that highlights the power of...
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Dangerously fast
STILL IN his early days as the reigning men’s 100-metre world champion, Jamaican speedster Oblique Seville says he was confident he would be able to take home the title, as long as he remained healthy throughout the rounds. Seville led a Jamaican...
CommentsRicketts confident of Cuban coup
SHANIEKA RICKETTS goes into her sixth successive world triple jump final full of confidence after qualifying alongside Jamaican teammate Ackelia Smith for Thursday’s medal decider. Ricketts, twice silver medallist at World Athletics Championships...
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Kingston Properties burned by US foreclosure
Kingston Properties Limited, KPREIT, has been forced to write off a US$1.38-million investment following the foreclosure on a United States-based real estate asset, marking a rare setback for the real estate investment trust. The company disclosed...
CommentsLumber to expand operating base as business grows
Lumber Depot Limited is exploring expansion as the retailer grapples with inadequate operating space at its base in Kingston. “We have approached a range of properties that would serve our expansion needs for storage, warehousing, and pick-up...
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‘It feels great to be recognised’
Multiple Grammy-certified keyboardist and arranger, Paul ‘Wrong Move’ Crossdale, was almost moved to tears after sharing his excitement on being finally recognised as one of the pioneer keyboardists, whose precision and creativity have been central...
CommentsHollywood mourns the death of Robert Redford
AP: Hollywood figures and fans of the movies mourned the death of Robert Redford, expressing affection and admiration for the actor, Oscar-winning director and Sundance Film Festival founder. Actor Colman Domingo said Redford had an “everlasting...
CommentsLetter of the Day | MPs must be leaders of vision, integrity, and competence
THE EDITOR, Madam: I wish to commend Howard Mitchell and Michael McAnuff-Jones for their excellent article, ‘MPs require capabilities, not checklists’. Their analysis highlights a crucial truth: members of parliament (MPs) must be more than...
CommentsCan devices cause anxiety?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, on a seven-hour, late-night flight to Europe from the USA, I couldn’t help but notice a young woman seated next to me who was on her smartphone for the entire flight playing games; she was probably 18 or 19 and...
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Politicians condemn Elon Musk’s comments at anti-migrant rally
LONDON (AP): Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “dangerous” comments by Elon Musk after the X and Tesla owner told an anti-immigration rally that violence is coming to Britain and they must fight or die. But the UK government resisted...
CommentsUS military again targets boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump says the US military again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel. “The Strike occurred while these confirmed narcoterrorists from Venezuela were in...
Comments- Gang attack on armoured vehicle leaves 2 police officers injured and 1 driver dead
- Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate
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Here’s what dermatologists are saying about your skin care routine: Keep it simple
AP: There always seems to be someone on TikTok, YouTube or Instagram showing you a multistep skincare routine they swear by. They might use expensive products like snail mucin or red-light therapy masks that allegedly hydrate your skin or help...
CommentsHow to eat smart at social events
EATING HEALTHY at social events is important because it supports overall physical and mental well-being by boosting energy, strengthening your immune system, and improving mood while also promoting positive social connections by allowing you to...
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Judith Wedderburn champions healthy ageing
Among the hundreds who turned out for Sunday’s Senior 3K Purple Run/Walk, which started at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, was Women’s Media Watch board member Judith Wedderburn. She saw her participation as a way to champion...
Something Extra | Wednesday
London’s Leicester Square played host on Tuesday to the premiere of One Battle After Another, ahead of the film’s official release. The star-studded event brought together writer, director, and producer Paul Thomas Anderson, producer Sara Murphy,...
Editorial | ECJ must speak
Elizabeth Morgan | Is indiscipline stifling development?