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All-Girls Showdown in Junior Minister of Tourism Competition
Jamaica Information Service
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June 24, 2025
Jullisa Dujon of The Manning’s School has secured her spot in the second and final round of the Junior Minister of Tourism competition, after topping a field of 11 contestants at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, St. Ann, on June 20. Montego Bay High...
Platinum for poultry
The Gleaner
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July 7, 2025
On the heels of the opening of its new state-of-the-art air-chill processing plant in January, Caribbean Broilers (CB) Group has even more to celebrate after being named the RJRGLEANER Honour Awards’ Platinum Award recipient for its achievements...
Growth & Jobs | DCS opens recruitment and training centre
The Gleaner
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June 24, 2025
THE DEPARTMENT of Correctional Services (DCS) now has a state-of-the-art Recruitment and Training Centre, marking a significant investment by the Government in professionalising the correctional workforce and strengthening national security....
10 ways to enjoy Latin music in Greater Boston this summer
WBUR - Massachusetts
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Summer in Boston usually abounds with opportunities to hear live music that draws on new and old traditions from across Latin America. The future of some of these opportunities is uncertain. Many of them are presented by nonprofit arts groups...
Bold move by Vaz requires urgent debate
Jamaica Observer
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July 2, 2025
In his first inauguration speech in late 2011, Prime Minister Andrew Holness addressed the issue of the high cost of energy which, he said, was “a universal cry across all divides in Jamaica”. Furthermore, he added that, “It is also universally...
TGI Fridays coming to Portmore
Jamaica Observer
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July 2, 2025
Prestige Restaurants Jamaica Limited (PRJL) is set to open its second TGI Fridays store on the island in Portmore, St Catherine, in the next four months as the municipality continues to gain international interest. Prestige Holdings Limited (PHL)...
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 30 to July 6, 2025
The Indian Express
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July 7, 2025
Every Monday, we bring you UPSC Current Affairs Pointers—a concise, exam-focused guide to help you stay ahead in your Prelims and Mains preparation. Polity — The Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the RailOne App as a one stop...
Mexico defeats U.S. men's national soccer team in Concacaf Gold Cup final
USA Today - Virginia
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It’s going to be a long year ahead for the U.S. men's national team before the 2026 World Cup. Edson Álvarez scored a late header (77’) confirmed by VAR, and Mexico defeated the United States, 2-1, in the Concacaf Gold Cup final at NRG Stadium in...
DCS Opens Recruitment and Training Centre
Jamaica Information Service
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June 22, 2025
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) now has a state-of-the-art Recruitment and Training Centre, marking a significant investment by the Government in professionalising the correctional workforce and strengthening national security....
Five passengers die in Trelawny bus crash
Radio Jamaica
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July 6, 2025
The police say excessive speeding led to a gruesome crash Sunday morning on the Northcoast Highway, near Salt Marsh in Trelawny. Five people, all passengers in a Hiace bus, died and seven others were hospitalised following the crash which occured...
Jalgos Memories Day explores cricket pitches to punk nights
Blog Preston
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July 6, 2025
Drawing of a cricket match. Pic: Blog Preston Read more: Event set to make history by sharing memories from Preston’s Caribbean community Afflick held a meeting at his home at 172 London Road during which the team decided on their name by pulling...
Prime Minister Breaks Ground for Multi-Billion-Dollar Longville Meadows Housing Project
Jamaica Information Service
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June 21, 2025
The National Housing Trust (NHT), in partnership with Gore Development Limited, will construct 2,064 housing units at Longville Meadows in Longville Park, Clarendon, under a modified Guaranteed Purchase Programme (GPP). The multibillion-dollar...
21 Boston restaurants were just granted liquor licenses. See where
Taunton Daily Gazette - Massachusetts
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A batch of 21 Boston businesses just received location-restricted liquor licenses following Massachusetts legislators' decision last year to grant 225 additional permits across the city. The bill to expand the city's liquor licenses – approved by...
From bush and dead dogs..
Jamaica Observer
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July 6, 2025
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (right) is greeted by MJS Industrial and Technology Park Chairman Michael Subratie during the opening ceremony for the park in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on June 24. At centre is Musson Group Executive Chairman...
‘No turning back now’
The Gleaner
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June 21, 2025
WESTERN BUREAU: After more than a decade of delays and broken promises, Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says the long-overdue work on the Negril Fruit and Vegetable Market is set to begin in the next three months. “There is no turning...
LOSHUSAN SUPERMARKET’S BIG BET
Jamaica Observer
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July 6, 2025
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie (centre) joins in the breaking of ground for the Loshusan New Kingston supermarket in St Andrew on Tuesday (July 1). Others participating in the ground-breaking are Member of...
Jobless nurses
Jamaica Observer
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July 6, 2025
AT the height of the COVID-19 pandemic Alleshia Rutty made a bold decision to leave her job of 12 years to answer the national call for more health-care workers and enrol in nursing school. However, four years later, the registered nurse now finds...
Use NEPA authorised facilities only for disposal of e-waste
The Gleaner
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June 20, 2025
Jamaicans are being encouraged to responsibly dispose of their electronic and electrical waste (e-waste) by using designated facilities authorised by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). Currently, INET Jamaica Limited, located on...
10 Worst Fallout 4 Settlement Locations To Avoid At All Costs
Screen Rant
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June 30, 2025
The Commonwealth of Fallout 4 is packed full of locations and hidden gems, which make exploring and adventuring in the region tons of fun even after a decade. In a departure from previous entries in the series, Fallout 4 added new mechanics which...
Jamaican woman stabbed to death in Bronx, New York
Jamaica Observer
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June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025 NEW YORK, USA— A Jamaican woman was reportedly stabbed to death in Wakefield in the Bronx, New York, on Saturday night. The woman, identified as 40-year-old Tamara Rowe, a former employee of the Gleaner in Jamaica, was reportedly...