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Palestinians inspect the scene of an Israeli airstrike near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, August 1.
August 7, 2026

Lawmakers approve troops for Gaza force

KAMPALA (AP): Ugandan authorities sought and won parliamentary approval to deploy troops to Gaza as part of the international force proposed by US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to secure the…
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon (centre, seated) in a group photo with the recipients of this year’s Spirit of Independence Awards and Mayor’s Special Awards from within St James, during the annual Independence and Flag Raising Ceremony at Sam Sharpe
August 7, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

Vernon: Jamaica’s roots remain intertwined with Africa

WESTERN BUREAU: As Jamaica celebrates its 64th year of independence this year, Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon says that the nation’s growth over the decades is connected to the history of the…
Dr Anthony Fauci appears before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee at the Capitol, July 29, in Washington.
August 7, 2026

Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt

WASHINGTON (AP): A Senate committee voted along party lines yesterday hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing on his handling of the COVID-19…
Stevon Sheriffe, Acting Custos of St Elizabeth, addresses the Independence Flag-Raising Ceremony at Black River High School in St Elizabeth on Thursday, August 6.
August 7, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

GG: No J’can should feel at the back of the line

WESTERN BUREAU Governor General Sir Patrick Allen has urged Jamaicans, particularly young people, to embrace education and strive for excellence, declaring that “no Jamaican should ever feel as…
Marilyn Brown (left), of Ms Brown’s Authentic Jerk, who placed third in the Walkerswood Jerk Competition, is joined by her assistant, Tashane Lynch.
August 7, 2026

Walkerswood Jerk Festival raises funds for community projects

The Walkerswood Community Centre in St Ann was transformed into a showcase of Jamaican cuisine and community spirit as more than 1,000 people attended the annual Walkerswood Jerk Festival, supported…
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August 7, 2026

Western J’ca students to receive 3-year educational support

Global Humanity Network (GHN) Inc is set to launch a three-year educational support initiative aimed at helping vulnerable students overcome barriers that can disrupt their schooling. The programme,…
Caribbean Cement Company Limited hosts its Vulnerable Road User Initiative at Rollington Town Primary School in Kingston on June 17, promoting road-safety awareness among students.
August 7, 2026

IDB report cites Cemex road-safety programme as regional model

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has highlighted road-safety measures implemented by Cemex, the parent company of Caribbean Cement, as an example of private-sector practices that could help…
Bruce Golding, former prime minister of Jamaica.
August 7, 2026

Editorial | The value of Bruce Golding

It is not known if, or how much, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness knew beforehand of Bruce Golding’s several recent stinging criticisms of US foreign policy, or if the Jamaican leader shared Mr…
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Monica Barbaro, and Callum Turner in a scene from ‘One Night Only’.
August 7, 2026

Movie Review | ‘One Night Only’ is a tease, but its stars score

AP: The Purge for sex is the best way to describe the premise of One Night Only, unless you prefer Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery for one-night stands. As the movie announces right away: The US…