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June 24, 2026
Moy-Ann Reid crowned Miss St Elizabeth Festival Queen 2026
Central to that mission is her community project, The Blue Circle, an initiative dedicated to supporting children and adolescents living with diabetes through education, mentorship, wellness…
June 23, 2026
Mico’s Dr Maureen Mullings-Nelson elected JTA president-elect designate
Veteran educator Dr Maureen Mullings-Nelson of The Mico University College has been elected President-Elect Designate of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) following the organisation's…
June 23, 2026
Croatia stays alive for World Cup knockout round and eliminates Panama with 1-0 win
Josip Stanišić lifted a curving cross onto the boot of Ante Budimir, who tapped it into an open net in the 54th minute Tuesday, giving Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama in the World Cup.
June 24, 2026
BGLC’s responsive regulatory approach deserves recognition
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I commend the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission for its recent decision to adjust its technology compliance policy for gaming machine operators, as outlined in the article…
June 24, 2026
Letter of the Day | The Multiplier Effect: Why TVET Is the First Choice for Developing Nations
THE EDITOR, Madam:
For decades, technical and vocational education (TVET) has been burdened by a persistent stigma — the “last resort” label, seen as the fallback for those unable to secure a…
June 24, 2026
Strata Commission fees — for what?
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The simple answer is to pay the salaries and office expenses of the Commission for Strata Corporations (CSC), located within the Real Estate Board on Surbiton Road in Kingston.
June 23, 2026
Belgium forward Jérémy Doku to rejoin team after travelling to London for birth of his son
Belgium forward Jérémy Doku was expected to rejoin the team at its World Cup training facility on Tuesday following the birth of his first child, a boy named Praise.
June 23, 2026
AJ Dybantsa selected first overall by Washington Wizards in 2026 NBA draft
AJ Dybantsa, one of the most highly touted basketball prospects in recent years, who is of Jamaican heritage, was today selected first overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft in New…
June 24, 2026
Editorial | Navigating the MOU
If this newspaper were to advise Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on his government’s embrace of America’s global outsourcing of its obligations to asylum seekers and refugees, it would be that he…