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September 10, 2026 | News

Repairs to more than half of the schools severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa should be completed by the end of the year, Dr Kasan Troupe, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, has disclosed. Addressing yesterday’s post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St Andrew, Troupe said renovations at 57 of the more than 300 schools that were extensively damaged by Hurricane Melissa last year have been completed. A further 95 should be completed by the end of October, while an additional 34 are expected to be repaired by December.

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President of Netball Jamaica (NJ) Karen Rosen-Baugh says the organisation is continuing its search for corporate sponsorship to help fund a full-time strength-and-conditioning trainer for the national netball programme. Rosen-Baugh said the position is critical to the preparation of the Sunshine Girls and the country’s development squads, particularly with Jamaica’s build-up to next year’s World Cup already under way.

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Real Mona gets Douglas-sized title push

Real Mona have strengthened their squad for a maiden Jamaica Women’s Premier League (JWPL) title bid with the signing of experienced striker Shikira Douglas following their semi-final exit in their debut season. Real Mona were eliminated by eventual champions Frazsiers Whip last season, and head coach Neo Oxford told The Gleaner that the campaign was a learning experience that the club hopes to build on with the addition of Douglas.

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Bhatia, Ramharack combine to humble Jamaica Empress

Much was expected of the Jamaica Empress following their resilient opening-win performance. However, they were unable to replicate that form in their second outing as the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) made light work of the Jamaicans in their Limacol WCPL encounter yesterday. The Knight Riders secured back-to-back victories to maintain their unbeaten start with a commanding nine-wicket win. After being sent in to bat, the Empress suffered an early setback, losing two wickets from successive deliveries in the second over.

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PARTIAL RELIEF - Fees waived, but lawyers still question access to UK-based Privy Council

Two noted attorneys have welcomed the United Kingdom’s (UK) decision to waive visa fees for Jamaicans travelling to argue cases before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) but remain critical of the requirement that locals still need a visa to access their highest court.

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Works Minister Robert Morgan (right) and Wayne Cover, the National Works Agency’s parish manager for St James, survey a section of the Over River community bridge in St James on Wednesday.

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James savours historic US Open run - Tennis Jamaica boss proud of junior programme in the wake of quarterfinal-round showing

Jamaican teenager Alyssa James has described her run to the US Open Junior Girls’ Doubles quarterfinals as an “amazing” experience, one that provided valuable lessons in both singles and doubles competition. Eighth-seeded James and her Ukrainian partner, Polina Skliar, saw their campaign end in the quarterfinals, where they were beaten 6-4, 6-4 by American twins Annika and Kristina Penickova. The defeat brought the curtain down on James’ junior career as she prepares to transition to the professional ranks.

President of Netball Jamaica, Karen Rosen-Baugh.

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Media personality and artiste Heather Cummings is among this year’s honorees at the 2026 Excellence in Music Ceremony, organised by Back 2 Da Future Music Limited in collaboration with Royalty Network Inc.

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Why investors held on to their GOJ bonds

The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) launched an invitation for bondholders of the notes due in 2028, 2036 and 2039 to exchange their notes for cash as the country restructures its debt profile. The offer targeted the purchase of the fixed-rate 2028s at 102.625 against an outstanding volume of US$1.25 billion, the fixed-rate 2036s at 117 against US$250 million, and the fixed-rate 2039s at 118 against US$1.24 billion. In total, the tender targeted US$2.74 billion across all three notes, but saw a take-up of only US$476 million, a participation rate of 17 per cent.

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Something Extra | Friday

Actor and dub poet Sheldon Shepherd gave media and invited guests an exclusive first listen to his 11-track debut album, Give Thanks, on Wednesday at The University of the West Indies, Mona campus’s Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, followed by a conversation with Fae Ellington. The event drew a substantial crowd of creatives, among them Shepherd’s longtime friends, and with videos accompanying several tracks, guests were given the opportunity to really experience the album. The Tuff Gong-distributed project drops on September 18, Shepherd’s birthday.