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August 05, 2026 | News
Two noted advocates have welcomed a proposal by President John Mahama of the Republic of Ghana to create a pathway to citizenship for people of African descent, describing it as a major step toward the long-sought right of return to Africa. Reviving the decades-old issue of repatriation, Mahama announced yesterday that his government is considering legislation to establish a pathway to citizenship for members of the global African family.
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Large crowd braves heat and long lines for Grand Gala tickets

Hundreds of people braved long lines and sweltering heat on Wednesday to collect their allotted two tickets for Thursday’s Grand Gala at the National Stadium in St Andrew. The annual Independence Day celebration began distributing free tickets at the Independence Village on Monday, with collection taking place daily from 3:00 p.m. The distribution ends today. Although the tickets are free, only a limited number are available.
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Gas prices down

Motorists will pay less for gas come Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $0.25 to sell for $204.62 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go down by $0.25 to sell for $213.47. Automotive diesel oil will move down by $0.25 per litre to sell for $229.25. Ultra low sulphur diesel will sell for $249.33 per litre following a decrease of $0.25. The price of kerosene will go down by $0.25, with that fuel to sell for $200.66.
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Three people arrested in MOCA anti-lottery scamming raids in Corporate Area

The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) is reporting that three people, two men and one woman, were this morning arrested during a series of coordinated anti-lottery scamming operations at upscale apartment complexes in the Corporate Area. MOCA says they are expected to be charged with breaches of the Law Reform Act.

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President John Mahama of the Republic of Ghana.
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BACK TO AFRICA

Two noted advocates have welcomed a proposal by President John Mahama of the Republic of Ghana to create a pathway to citizenship for people of African descent, describing it as a major step toward the long-sought right of return to Africa. Reviving the decades-old issue of repatriation, Mahama announced yesterday that his government is considering legislation to establish a pathway to citizenship for members of the global African family.

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Jamaica’s U20 players enter the field ahead of their Concacaf U20 Championship football game against Canada on Friday.
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Young Reggae Boyz a game away from World Cup

After playing to a 2-2 draw with Canada in the group stage of the Concacaf Under-20 Championship, Jamaica’s young Reggae Boyz will again face the North Americans in today’s quarterfinals with a place at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup at stake. Jamaica remain unbeaten after recording one win and two draws in a group that also included Honduras and Panama. Throughout group play, the young Reggae Boyz required late heroics in all three matches to rescue valuable results.

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Michael W. Smith leads patrons in worship during his headline performance at Come Alive 2026: A National Call to Worship on the King’s House East Lawn.
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Michael W. Smith, Papa San strike powerful balance at Come Alive

Long after dusk settled over King’s House East Lawn, the crowd was still on its feet. Hands stretched into the night air, familiar choruses rolled across the grounds and, with each change in tempo, thousands responded as one. At times, the lawn felt like a sanctuary. At others, it became a full-fledged celebration, alive with dancing, singing and the unmistakable energy of an audience that had come prepared to participate.

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Regency Petroleum to build $300m gas station near Kingston’s airport

Regency Petroleum will invest $300 million to build a service station beside the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, with a strategy that extends well beyond fuel sales. CEO Andrew Williams said the company recently secured approvals to build a facility for the storage and dispensing of petroleum products at the site, located at the Kingston-bound exit of the roundabout near the airport – a spot generally regarded as the gateway to the city.

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Jamie McGregor pairs Kolly with combat boots at Dream Weekend Xodus Remedy.
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Something Extra | Wednesday

From Bad Beaches to Igloo, Dream Weekend’s first staging in Montego Bay delivered high-energy parties, fashionable patrons and plenty of memorable moments and performances. Something Extra continues to bring you the highlights with snapshots from Daydreams, Wet n’ Wild and Xodus Remedy.

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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (right) greets President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, ahead of a press conference following bilateral talks at the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday.
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Editorial | The value of Mahama’s idea

The value of Ghanaian President John Mahama’s proposal for the integration of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) lies not in its immediate economic prospects. It will take time to develop significant commerce between the two regions.

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