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July 20, 2026
Double disaster - Holness, CARICOM offer condolences as maritime incidents rock Caribbean
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has expressed condolences to the government and people of Guyana following the capsizing of the MV Barima, which was carrying 116 passengers and a 17-member…
July 20, 2026
by Kimone Francis
No evictions for Golden Grove sugar workers as 10-year standoff ends
Former sugar workers who seized unfinished houses at Golden Grove Meadows in St Thomas following the threat of Hurricane Matthew a decade ago will not be evicted, with the Ministry of Agriculture,…
July 20, 2026
by Karen Madden
PEP’s perfect pair - Nation’s top-performing boy and girl make Creative Kids proud, highlight sacrifices behind the scores
Consider, if you will, having only two days’ break from your books and study routine over seven straight months.
Imagine having to put your favourite pastimes on hold while maintaining a regime of…
July 20, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Fleet Foot’s golden century - Hyacinth Walters, Jamaica’s oldest living Olympian, celebrates her 100th birthday today
She is Jamaica’s oldest living Olympian and, despite previous online articles and other reports that for years recognised her birthday as July 15, she actually celebrates her 100th birthday…
July 20, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Teacher’s sons honour legacy of giving
Two outstanding students at Windsor Forest Primary School in eastern Portland were recently presented with scholarships worth $25,000 each to assist with their preparations for the upcoming school…
July 20, 2026
Information gridlock - Integrity Commission raises alarm over delays in approving arrangements to facilitate sharing of data with key public bodies
The Integrity Commission (IC) has raised concerns about its inability to share crucial information with some public bodies in the fight against corruption, owing to the slow pace at which the…
July 20, 2026
¡Viva España! - La Roja reigns again, claiming second World Cup title after defeating Messi, Argentina
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (AP):
Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the football world.
Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title…
July 19, 2026
Mbappé wins another Golden Boot, and Spain’s Rodri gets Golden Ball with World Cup title
Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn’t let Lionel Messi get anything else.
July 19, 2026
Spain win World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time
Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.