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UN warns of more Haitians being displaced amid armed clashes in the West Department

UNITED NATIONS, CMC – United Nations humanitarian groups in Haiti say they are “alarmed” by the impact of armed clashes on people in the West Department, with more than 3,000 people newly displaced in the communes of Ganthier and Kenscoff.

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Growing Book Fairy Festival enchants readers
It’s the third staging of the Book Fairy Festival, and the fairies transformed The University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters into a book lovers’ oasis. True to the theme, attendees were…
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Something Extra | Friday
Patrons, members of the media, influencers and specially invited guests gathered at AC Hotel Kingston on Wednesday for Triple Gold Rums’ press conference and the launch of the new Jamaican spirits…
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Movie Review | Live-action ‘Moana’ is a lifeless copy of an animated classic
AP: Say what you will about them, but the Disney live-action remakes have at least given us a choice. Which would you rather see? A spirited, soaring, animated Moana, or a purposeless remake…
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Thanksgiving service, tribute concert set for Kukudoo
David ‘Kukudoo’ McDermott will be honoured with a Service of Thanksgiving at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Sunday, July 19, with viewing scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Minister…
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Bonnie Tyler, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer, dies
AP: Celebrities across the entertainment industry are mourning the death of Bonnie Tyler, expressing affection and admiration for the gravelly-voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star. The singer was…
Updated 4 hours ago by Yasmine Peru

5 Questions With Beenie Man
On Saturday, August 8, dancehall icon Beenie Man, will join the Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths, along with Mikey Spice, Shuga, Empress Uneek, and Mical Rustle Mustle, for a mega celebration of…
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Nonsuch Primary graduates encouraged to chase dreams
Information officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Garwin Davis, urged graduating students of Nonsuch Primary School in Portland to embrace responsibility and build meaningful relationships…
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Student-athletes invited to apply for Pocket Rocket Foundation Scholarship

Student-athletes from high schools across Jamaica are invited to apply for the Pocket Rocket Foundation’s 2026-2027 Scholarship Programme. Interested students must complete the online application…
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Each One Reach One Foundation awards 50 scholarships
Grateful parents and ambitious students gathered last Saturday as the Each One Reach One Foundation awarded 50 scholarships to students transitioning from primary to secondary school and from high…