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July 29, 2026
UHWI dialing into better patient-centred care through WhatsApp line
The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp Customer Care Line as part of efforts to strengthen its customer service operations and improve communication with…
July 29, 2026
ONLINE SHIELD - Study finds widespread support for regulating social media use by minors
One in every four Jamaican caregivers says children under their supervision have experienced sexual exposure or grooming attempts linked to social media use. The finding formed part of a national…
August 1, 2026
Rooted in agriculture, growing in science
When Monique Holding chose agricultural science in high school, she was not choosing between practical skills and academic achievement. Unknowingly, she was preparing herself for both. Today, the…
July 29, 2026
Auditor general awaits proof of $34m in supplies delivered to JDF
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is still yet to submit signed documents to the auditor general confirming that the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) received $34 million…
July 29, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Police deny hijacking event permit process
The Opposition has accused the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) of usurping the role of municipal corporations (MCs) by effectively deciding which entertainment events receive permits, depriving…
July 29, 2026
Seales’ 5-20 gives West Indies 90-run win over Pakistan
TAROUBA, Trinidad (AP): Pakistan captain Babar Azam made an unbeaten 58 and shared a rearguard stand of 49 with No. 11 Mohammad Abbas to delay the end before West Indies completed a 90-run win in the…
July 29, 2026
Gvardiol signs City contract extension until 2031
MANCHESTER, England (AP): Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester City until 2031. The Croatia defender joined City in 2023 and had two years remaining on his deal at the…
July 29, 2026
Emotional Zidane takes charge of France
PARIS (AP): Moments after being announced as France’s new coach yesterday, Zinedine Zidane clenched his fists and his usually measured voice trembled a little. “I’m excited,” he said. “The France team…
August 5, 2026
JIMMIE SAYS … More big-day race meets necessary
Last Saturday’s Diamond Mile racecard attracted a whopping 141 entries spread over 11 races, including at least 11 genuine grade-one runners in the $10m feature event, which rewarded PHENOMENAL…