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'Apothecary of Prayer' Beadniks returns to Main Street
Brattleboro Reformer - Vermont
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June 20, 2025
Employees and family help assemble Beadnicks at their new location on Main Street in Brattleboro on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.By Kristopher Radder, Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO — One by one, the beads and baubles and charms and bibelots have been...
Insurers must adapt to rising costs, customer demands – IAJ head
Loop News
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Everton McFarlane, the new executive director of the Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) says Jamaican insurance companies must become leaner, smarter, and more customer-focused to stay competitive in a market facing rising costs, technological...
Lakers Face Major Dilemma Over Walker Kessler After DeAndre Ayton Sends Cryptic Post
Essentially Sports
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July 1, 2025
DeAndre Ayton has become the talk of the town after finalizing a buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers. The 26-year-old center, who’s a former No. 1 pick, is now on the radar of many teams, especially the Los Angeles Lakers. By now, it’s no...
American fast food chain Wingstop set to come to Coventry
Coventry Live
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July 1, 2025
A popular fast-food chain is set to open in Coventry. Wingstop, an American chain, will open in the city centre later this year. Wingstop specialises in chicken wings and is known for its 10 flavours of cooked-to-order, hand-sauced, and tossed...
One Love: One Voice: One Day: themes IRD 2025
Caribbean Life - New York
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June 30, 2025
The awardee for the Winnie Mandela Humanitarian Award is expected to be announced on July 1, 2025 during International Reggae Day. Courtesy of Jamaica Arts Holdings Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events —...
Kristen Gyles | Freeness, FOMO and fried chicken
The Gleaner
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June 20, 2025
Since Wednesday’s ‘free chicken’ mayhem, some Jamaicans have been wanting to know more about the 11 herbs and spices used to season KFC’s fried chicken. Certainly, black pepper and garlic couldn’t be responsible for Jamaica’s strange obsession...
Busy Signal marks KFC’s 50th
Jamaica Observer
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June 19, 2025
Busy Signal performing at KFC Old Hope Road in celebration of the restaurants 50th anniversary. (Photo: Shereita Grizzle) As the sun set on the location that houses the first KFC Jamaica location, internationally renowned dancehall artiste Busy...
A Weekend of Gastronomy in Negril: Kenny’s Italian Café and XTABI Restaurant
Jamaica Observer
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June 19, 2025
XTABI Restaurant, Negril, Jamaica The next day, I wanted a daytime dining experience and I went in search of my lunch location, which brought me to XTABI Restaurant, Negril, Jamaica. The Location The location was spectacular. All the magical...
Man accused of buying groceries with woman’s credit card remanded in custody
Jamaica Observer
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June 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 26-year-old man was remanded in custody when he appeared before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court, accused of illegally using a woman’s credit card to purchase $291,000 in groceries and appliances. Ashwan Blackwood is...
The 6 Most Underrated Caribbean Beach Towns You Need to Visit
Matador Network
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Most travelers land here with the same idea: find a stretch of sand, park up at a beach club, order something cold, and leave winter behind for a week. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, the beaches in the brochures tend to be crowded,...
Who were the attackers from Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers? Explained
Sportskeeda
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June 30, 2025
The Netflix docuseries Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers drops worldwide on July 1, 2025, in a single four-episode batch. All four episodes arrive at 12 am PT, giving viewers an uninterrupted look at one of Britain’s worst terrorist...
WATCH: KFC deal worth the wait, say friends
Jamaica Observer
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June 18, 2025
From left Toshi, Shadea and Lexi enjoying their KFC 50th Anniversary deal ( Photo: Ramon Thompson) June 18, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three friends who strategised to be at the front of the queue to benefit from KFC’s 50th anniversary promotion on...
KFC CRAZE!
Jamaica Observer
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June 19, 2025
A customer who gave her name as Zoey is delighted to receive her KFC at the Constant Spring Road location in St Andrew, as a security guard assisted her, also excited to get through. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) KFC’s 50th anniversary promotion...
Private dining club launches in Phoenix with chef-led dinners
Phoenix New Times - Arizona
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Downtown Phoenix restaurant Chilte is typically closed at the start of the week. But on a recent Monday night, the restaurant's dining room was abuzz. The modern Mexican restaurant inside Grand Avenue's Egyptian Motor Hotel hasn't changed its...
France W v England W betting offer: Bet £10 and get £40 in free bets with BetMGM
talkSPORT
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June 30, 2025
England begin the defence of their Women's Euro title on Saturday night as they take on France in Zurich for their opening group game of this summer's tournament in Switzerland. BetMGM are offering new customers £40 in free bets when they bet £10...
‘Early bird gets the worm’, says woman among first served at KFC Half-Way-Tree
Jamaica Observer
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June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Marjorie Laird, one of the first customers to get through at the Half-Way-Tree location in KFC’s 50th anniversary special on Wednesday, says she is proud and excited to be one of the first to get served. “Mi feel...
Chicken frenzy: Jamaicans flock KFC locations for 50th anniversary deal
Jamaica Observer
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June 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Customers across the island flocked to several KFC locations as early as 5:00 am before their 10:00 am opening hours to take advantage of the 50th anniversary deal Wednesday morning. In celebration of their anniversary,...
KFC customer frenzy
Radio Jamaica
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June 18, 2025
There were chaotic scenes at some KFC outlets on Wednesday as customers responded enthusiastically to the advertised "Big Deal Brawta" in celebration of the company's 50th anniversary in Jamaica. Customers camped out at various locations hours...
Hyatt Acquires Playa Hotels to Boost All-Inclusive Portfolio
FTN News
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June 18, 2025
Hyatt acquires Playa Hotels to boost all-inclusive portfolio in a move that cements its position as a leader in luxury beachfront hospitality across Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. With the acquisition finalized, Hyatt takes ownership...
12 Regional Sodas We Want Available Everywhere
Mashed
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June 29, 2025
We all have our favorite sodas, and some of us can be set in our ways about it. For example, we know you probably have a strong preference between Pepsi and Coca-Cola. Yet, there are some regional sodas that you can't get nationwide. Whether you...