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Graduation fanfare for resilient Adrianna
June 25, 2026
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Four years after a devastating fire at her then Westmoreland home killed her twin brothers and left her with life-threatening burns, 16-year-old Adrianna Laing was among the proud graduating class at the Maggotty High School, in St Elizabeth, yesterday.
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President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies.
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The parents of a girl in the United States who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company, Snap, and the attacker in a Missouri state court.
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Cabinet supports Antigua PM’s position on negotiations with US on third-country deportees
The Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet has endorsed the recommendations and negotiating position outlined by Prime Minister Gaston Browne regarding ongoing discussions with the United States on accepting a limited number of non-criminal third-country nationals and refugees.
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NCDA concerned over increase in ganja among minors out west
Western Bureau:
More children in Westmoreland have been referred to the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) in the first five months of this year than in any complete year since at least 2023, with marijuana use emerging as a commonly used substance among minors.
More children in Westmoreland have been referred to the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) in the first five months of this year than in any complete year since at least 2023, with marijuana use emerging as a commonly used substance among minors.
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Fatal police shooting in Quarry Hill, Spanish Town, INDECOM investigating
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Thompson-Herah heads to Europe Trials no-shows Lyston, Clayton to compete in Zagreb
After missing the final of the women's 100 metres at the recent JAAA Puma National Senior and Junior Championships, Elaine Thompson-Herah will return to the track today at the Boris Hanžeković Memorial meet in Zagreb, a World Continental Tour Gold meet.
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DaCosta eyeing double with American Aviator, I Dream Again
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5 Questions With Govana
In an industry where longevity is hard-earned, Govana has remained one of the few dancehall artistes to command both relevance and respect. The Spanish Town-born deejay has built a reputation for his sharp lyricism, versatility and authenticity. Following the success of his 2024 sophomore album, Legacy, Govana has continued to keep his name in the conversation through releases, such as Top Lawyer, Mi Seh and Itsy Bitsy, while also pushing creative boundaries with The Bobby Lane Project, a short film and music compilation that has drawn praise for its storytelling.
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United Oil presses Jamaica farm-out as Strait of Hormuz ‘closure’ reprices prospect
Offshore oil exploration firm United Oil & Gas Plc expects to secure a joint-venture partner by October, according to its full-year results published this week.
The company cited the disruption to global oil supply caused by the “effective closure” of the Strait of Hormuz as a factor sharpening investor interest in its Jamaica licence.
The company cited the disruption to global oil supply caused by the “effective closure” of the Strait of Hormuz as a factor sharpening investor interest in its Jamaica licence.
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Silvera wins second JMEA term with data-led agenda for manufacturers
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Joshua Palmer going beyond the basics
For Joshua Palmer, fashion is about far more than clothing. It is a language of confidence, creativity and identity that allows him to express himself without words. The 28-year-old digital creator, stylist and influencer is using his content to show that fashion isn't solely the domain of women or traditional stylists. It is a space where Jamaican men can be expressive and bold.
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Something Extra | Thursday
June 25, 2026
Editorial | Economic potential in Africa
Jamaica’s plan to dispatch a trade mission to Ghana next month is a potentially important development, not only for the island but for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It can help to energise recent initiatives to expand economic relations between the Caribbean and Africa.
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