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July 22, 2026
by Nicola A. Cunningham
‘His voice had an anointing in it’ - Final farewell for gospel revival singer Kukudoo marked by music, tributes
Mourners arrived early at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Sunday for a final viewing of gospel revival singer David ‘Kukudoo’ McDermott at the event celebrating his life. His body was…
July 22, 2026
by Kenrick Morgan
‘It’s like a dream come true’ - Boom Boom honoured as dancehall ambassador
Veteran selector Boom Boom shared that he was feeling a sense of accomplishment after he was honoured for his years of contribution to dancehall at A Taste of Sumfest on Sunday morning and officially…
July 22, 2026
Toronto International Film Festival sets line-up with films by Chris Rock, Peter Farrelly
NEW YORK (AP):
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) unveiled the bulk of the line-up to its 51st edition on Monday, setting world premieres for Chris Rock’s drama, Misty Green, and Peter…
July 22, 2026
New AI tool predicts brain tumour recurrence risk without costly genetic testing
Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have shown that an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can analyse routine pathology slides to help clinicians classify meningiomas, the most common primary…
July 22, 2026
How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat.
In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make…
July 22, 2026
Pregnancy changes can reveal heart valve disease
Valve disease affects how blood moves through the heart, and pregnancy is often a time when symptoms first appear or become more noticeable. According to Katie Young, MD, a cardio-obstetrics…
July 22, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Climate change places children and older adults at greater health risk
Small Island developing states (SIDS) are facing an escalating public health crisis as climate change increasingly affects the air people breathe, the food they eat, the water they depend on, and…
July 22, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Beating the heat- protecting yourself as temperatures rise
The heat is becoming harder to ignore.
Across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, residents are increasingly feeling the effects of hotter days and warmer nights, with many adjusting their routines to…
July 22, 2026
Administrator General’s Department wins Public Sector Debate Competition
The Administrator General’s Department emerged winner of this year’s fifth staging of the Public Sector Debate Competition, outperforming a record field of public-sector teams.
The Accountant…