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04 Aug, 2026
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Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges
BUNIA, Congo (AP) – Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, data showed. As of Tuesday, 3,802 cases had been recorded, with 1,707…
04 Aug, 2026
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Water restrictions begin for NWC customers served by Mona Dam as drought worsens
Water restrictions took effect on Monday for National Water Commission (NWC) customers supplied by the Mona Dam, as worsening drought conditions continue to strain Jamaica's water supply. The…
04 Aug, 2026
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Nkrumie sprints to CAC silver
Bouwahjgie Nkrumie claimed the silver medal in the men’s 100m at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games yesterday following a strong performance at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium in Santo…
04 Aug, 2026
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Holness promises more ROOFS funding as 50,000 await hurricane grants
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced that additional funding will soon be allocated to the Government’s ROOFS programme, assuring Jamaicans who have not yet received grants that they have…
04 Aug, 2026
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Derby rivals face uphill task against We Jammin
WE JAMMIN’s St Leger rebound from his shock defeat in the Kingston proved that, when sound, he has no equal among the colts and geldings, regardless of distance. Sent off at 3-1 in the 10-furlong St…
04 Aug, 2026
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Inaugural Jamaica Day Parade reimagined ahead of Saturday’s staging in Brooklyn
NEW YORK: What was originally announced as the first Jamaica Day Parade in Brooklyn on Saturday, August 8, has now been reimagined as a Diaspora Road March and Cultural Festival. Billed as ‘Jamaica…
04 Aug, 2026
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UEFA threatens FIFA with lawsuit over World Cup sale
NYON, Switzerland (AP): European football governing body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private…
04 Aug, 2026
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Sunshine Girls CAC title defence off to flying start
Jamaica’s netball team will be aiming to secure a second consecutive victory at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games when they take on Bermuda today. The match is scheduled to begin at 3…
04 Aug, 2026
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Shafique, Babar put Pakistan within striking distance
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (AP): Abdullah Shafique posted his sixth Test century in an unbroken 168-run third-wicket stand with Babar Azam as Pakistan gained the upper hand after day two of the second…