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Preparing to cut the cake marking Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary are (back row, from left) Stephanya Odiase (partially hidden), Adebowale Adeite and Fisayo Otokolo; and (front row, from left) Omolade Iyantan, first secretary at the Nigerian High C
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High commissioner hails Nigeria-Jamaica ties at Independence celebration

Nigeria gained independence from Britain on October 1, 1960, becoming the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The milestone remains significant for the West African nation, which established diplomatic…
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UWI Global Campus partners with ACCA on accounting pathways

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus is seeking to expand Caribbean accounting students’ access to internationally recognised professional credentials through a new three-year…
From left: Dr Rodger Williams, dean of the School of Music, Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts; Melody McDowell, assistant registrar and examinations officer; scholarship recipients Sylvauno Davy, Matthew Harrison and Daniel Brown; James
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Jah Jerry Foundation awards scholarships to Edna Manley students

United States-based non-profit Jah Jerry Foundation has awarded scholarships to three students at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. The scholarships were presented recently by…
Deputy Managing Director, National Training and Programmes Division at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr Cheryl McLaughlin, addresses apprentices during the launch of the Apprenticeship for Creative Expressions (ACE) programme, held at the Tropics View Hotel in Man
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HEART/NSTA launches creative apprenticeship programme

The HEART/NSTA Trust has launched a new apprenticeship programme aimed at turning creative talent into skilled, certified professionals for Jamaica’s growing creative economy. The Apprenticeship for…
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Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks at a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington on Wednesday, July 29.
09 Oct, 2026 0

Fed minutes: Another rate hike likely coming this year to combat persistent inflation

Most Federal Reserve officials expect that another interest rate increase will likely be needed this year to combat inflation, according to minutes released on Wednesday from the central bank’s most…
Workers at the Kingston terminal on strike on Friday.
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Operations at Kingston freeport halted as over 1,000 workers strike

Operations have ground to a standstill at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), where more than 1,000 workers have been on strike since late last night. The strike followed an unfavourable…
The Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James.
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Sangster airport passengers urged to plan ahead amid road works and possible delays

Passengers, staff and other airport users are being encouraged by MBJ Airports Limited, operator of Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, to plan for additional time for their…
Deputy Superintendent Junior Smith speaking at the monthly meeting of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation on October 8, 2026.
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Clarendon records 19 per cent drop in major crimes

Clarendon recorded a 19 per cent reduction in major crimes between January 1 and October 3, with reported incidents down by 48 when compared to the corresponding period last year, Deputy…
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Jamaica secures 1.3 million airline seats for 2027 winter tourist season

Jamaica has secured more than 1.3 million airline seats for the January-to-April 2027 winter tourist season, representing a 23.5 per cent increase over this year, even as approximately 3,500 hotel…