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July 25, 2026 | News
Police in western Jamaica say they are preparing for the anticipated deportation of a once-reputed area leader from Flanker in Montego Bay, St James, insisting that his expected return to the island will not derail the significant gains made in reducing violent crime across Area One over the past decade.
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More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Health workers at an Ebola treatment centre in eastern Congo went on strike on Saturday, demanding their pay. The walkout disrupted care for patients in the epicenter of the country’s rapidly growing outbreak. The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,973, including 1,309 deaths, according to government data released on Friday in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record.
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BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Health workers at an Ebola treatment centre in eastern Congo went on strike on Saturday, demanding their pay. The walkout disrupted care for patients in the epicenter of the country’s rapidly growing outbreak. The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,973, including 1,309 deaths, according to government data released on Friday in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record.
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21-y-o St Catherine man accused of indecent assault of 8-y-o girl granted $400,000 bail

A 21-year-old St Catherine man accused of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl was on Friday granted $400,000 bail with surety in the parish court. The man is answering a charge of indecent assault. As part of his bail, the man was ordered to relocate from Portmore and have no contact with witnesses in the case. He was also ordered to report to the police three times weekly. Attorney-at-law Evon Evans told the court that the accused will honour his obligation.

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Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake (second right) and other police personnel in discussion at an Area One town hall held Wednesday at Area One headquarters in Montego Bay, St James.
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Cops on alert

Police in western Jamaica say they are preparing for the anticipated deportation of a once-reputed area leader from Flanker in Montego Bay, St James, insisting that his expected return to the island will not derail the significant gains made in reducing violent crime across Area One over the past decade.

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PFJL Finance Committee Chairman Peter Higgins.
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PFJL’s Higgins gives thumbs up to hydration breaks

Finance committee chairman of Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL), Peter Higgins, said although they have not started examining the commercial possibilities of hydration breaks in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL), he believes the possibilities look very fruitful. Higgins, however, pointed out that hydration breaks for the JPL will require approval from the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) before they can be implemented, and they will not go deep into discussions to assess the possibilities, until they get the federation’s approval.

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Miss Universe Jamaica St Elizabeth 2026 Suzan Dowdie says service remains at the heart of her work as she continues supporting vulnerable residents through the Lil Suz Foundation.
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Miss Universe Jamaica St Elizabeth keeps service at heart of reign

For Suzan Dowdie, becoming the first Miss Universe Jamaica St Elizabeth was more than a personal triumph; she viewed it as a victory for every elder she has served, every woman challenging gender stereotypes, and every little girl who has been told her dreams are out of reach. Dowdie, a 28-year-old general construction forewoman and founder of the Lil Suz Foundation, said she plans to use the crown to amplify her humanitarian work while championing disaster recovery efforts and creating opportunities for vulnerable residents across the parish.

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July 24, 2026

Finance lessons from Garfield Sobers

The story of Sir Garfield Sobers – widely acknowledged as cricket’s best all-time all-rounder – is rich with personal financial lessons. Sir Gary grew up in humble circumstances in Barbados, but he used hard work to convert his capital – his cricketing talent – to enduring success in an era before the money-spinning mega-contracts and franchise leagues. His success shows that skills represent earning potential, which can only be realised with hard, smart work.

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10-year-old Ricshi Scarlett proudly displays her first-place medal at the Scotia Kids Football Championships finals on May 31. The Rousseau Primary student discovered a passion for football after taking up the sport less than a year ago.
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GoodHeart |10-y-o Ricshi Scarlett finds her place in football

At just 10 years old, Ricshi Scarlett has already developed a passion for competition through track and field and netball. However, it was a simple decision to say “yes” to trying something new that led the Rousseau Primary School student to one of the biggest achievements of her young sporting career.

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Editorial | Tackling food waste

According to the UN Environment Programme’s Food Waste Index, in 2024, the average Jamaican household threw out an estimated 88 kilogrammes (194 pounds) of food. Combined, that was over 243,000 tonnes of food waste for the year. While these figures were broadly consistent with global averages, they represented increases of 22 per cent and 14 per cent, respectively, of the food wasted by individual households and the gross amount that reached garbage cans, when compared with 2022.

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