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Medical students Ashli McCarthy (left) and Tiara Hayles pictured at the University of Guyana. McCarthy, who is in her final year, and Hayles, who is in her second year, have made their country proud in the South American country, retaining high grades thro
18 Oct, 2026 0

Their parents wore the badge, they chose the stethoscope

WESTERN BUREAU: When 24-year-old Ashli McCarthy arrived in Guyana four years ago, she knew almost nobody, had no local currency, and carried little more than her ambition to become a doctor. “All I…
A smile of strength! Anna-Maria Toby remains hopeful as she continues her fight against stage-4 breast cancer, with her karaoke fundraiser bringing supporters together to help raise funds for her treatment in Florida.
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Anna-Maria Toby drawing on faith and community

For five years, Anna-Maria Toby has been battling stage-4 breast cancer, a diagnosis she never imagined would become her own. Now, following further progression of the disease, the communications…
Students and staff at Aberdeen High School in Aberdeen, St Elizabeth, advance reconstruction of the institution’s tuck shop, which was decimated by Hurricane Melissa.
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Imani Tafari-Ama | Reconstruction is also about priorities

Almost a year after Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica, a rather extraordinary juxtaposition confronts us. On one side is the continuing struggle of Jamaicans whose homes, livelihoods and…
AP Boxer Daniel Dubois (left) knocks down Fabio Wardley during their WBO world heavyweight bout in London yesterday.
18 Oct, 2026 0

Dubois retains WBO heavyweight title with brutal second-round stoppage of Wardley

LONDON (AP): Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title with a brutal second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley yesterday as their highly anticipated rematch at the O2 Arena in London ended in a…
West Indies’ Keemo Paul (right) and Shamar Springer celebrate after their team won the fourth T20 cricket match against India in Hyderabad, India, on Wednesday.
18 Oct, 2026 0

Springer replaces Paul in Windies Test squad

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): All-rounder Shamar Springer has earned a maiden call-up to the West Indies Test squad for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh. Springer replaces fellow all-rounder Keemo Paul,…
England’s captain Harry Brook (left), Pakistan’s captain Shaheen Shah Afridi (second right) Sri Lanka’s captain Kusal Mendis (right) and a representative of main sponsor pose for a photograph ahead of a tri-nation One-Day International series in Rawa
18 Oct, 2026 0

England favourites to win tri-series in Pakistan

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP): England start as favourites to win the ODI tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, despite being without Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer. All three teams have already…
Charity Bowman Following a shared masterclass presentation at the Negril Universal Film Festival (NUFF) last weekend, actor Richard Lawson (second right) and his Hyperlens Studios co-founder partner Denee Busby-Howard (second left) posed for a snap with N
18 Oct, 2026 0

Netflix co-stars bring Hollywood ambitions to The Rock

Close to signing on the dotted line, American actors Richard Lawson and Ricco Ross are primed to begin shooting film and television projects on The Rock soon for their separate production companies.
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18 Oct, 2026 0

AI creating workforce and ‘businesses of one’

Private companies in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean are building artificial-intelligence (AI) tools into their operations even though the Government’s national AI policy is still being drafted,…
Tesla Roadster which can hover, released during the week.
18 Oct, 2026 0

Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself into the air, but don’t expect to drive it anytime soon

Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself into the air, among other engineering bells and whistles. But drivers shouldn’t expect to take it for a spin anytime soon. Elon…