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Jamaica Tourist Board welcomes American Airlines and NGO for community outreach
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 26, 2025
Jamaica Tourist Board welcomed American Airlines to Montego Bay this week in efforts to restore two sports fields at the local St. James High School. In collaboration with nonprofit Glasswing International, more than 40 American Airlines team...
England weather 'hotter than Barbados' as 34C Monday scorcher could be hottest in 50 years
Daily Express
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June 30, 2025
Monday is poised to be one of the hottest June days on record, with temperatures soaring to 34C, providing tennis enthusiasts a scorching start to Wimbledon. A heatwave will continue for a fourth day across much of England, predicted to be hotter...
Jamaica announces cash transfer, extended social support for 50,000
Stabroek News
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June 26, 2025
(Jamaica Gleaner) The Government has announced a new $1-billion initiative under which 50,000 Jamaicans – including the undocumented, unemployed, elderly, disabled, and other vulnerable groups – are set to benefit from extended social support and...
Jamaica Sotheby’s Realty and Tryall Club 5K Eco Run returns August 2025
Jamaica Observer
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June 26, 2025
Runners celebrate as they cross the finish line during the 2024 5K Eco Run, hosted by Jamaica Sotheby’s Realty and The Tryall Club. The 5K Eco Run returns to the grounds of The Tryall Club in Hanover on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Registration for...
Jamaicans among honourees for Ghana Merit Awards
Jamaica Observer
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June 26, 2025
Dr Christopher Rowe, who will be honored at the Ghana Merit Awards. The Ghana Merit Awards has announced the distinguished recipients of the International Honors Class – Lifetime Achievement Awards, an elite global recognition segment dedicated to...
Jamaica positioning itself as logistics leader
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government intends to have Jamaica established as a leader in logistics and manufacturing, as well as an investment destination. “Nearly five decades ago, the Garmex Free Zone...
Jamaica Stock Exchange reports strong 2024 performance at 48th AGM
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 26, 2025
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) held its 48th Annual General Meeting on June 25, 2025, at its headquarters at 40 Harbour Street in downtown Kingston. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Steven Whittingham, who also remains in his role as Chairman of...
Jamaica Continues to Modernise Trade Systems
Jamaica Information Service
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June 25, 2025
Jamaica continues to make significant strides in enhancing its trade environment under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), with targeted reforms aimed at strengthening national competitiveness, transparency, and...
Jamaica environment agency slammed after botched pollution trial
Stabroek News
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June 26, 2025
(Jamaica Gleaner) Mis-steps by Jamaica’s environment regulatory agency that caused the collapse of a criminal case against a company accused of polluting a river, resulting in a fish kill, should serve as a “teachable moment” for government...
Over US$4 billion invested to develop Rose Hall as Jamaica’s casino zone
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 29, 2025
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett announced that more than US$4 billion in new investments are set to transform Rose Hall into Jamaica’s official casino zone. Speaking at the 64th Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association...
Dennis Zulu and Stuart Davies | Unlocking Jamaica’s sustainable future
The Gleaner
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June 29, 2025
Jamaica stands at a decisive crossroads in its pursuit of sustainable development. While national policies and Vision 2030 provide a blueprint for a resilient future, financing remains the linchpin – the factor that determines whether ambitions...
Is England v Jamaica on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Lionesses send-off
The Independent
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June 29, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
JaBA president wants NBA-standard court in Jamaica to attract visiting pros
The Gleaner
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June 29, 2025
WESTERN BUREAU: PAULTON GORDON, president of the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA), is renewing his call for the urgent construction of a world-class basketball facility in Jamaica, highlighting the opportunity it would present to transform...
Jamaica’s offshore oil push advances as United Oil & Gas wins environmental approval
Jamaica Observer
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June 25, 2025
Part of the repackaged data United Oil and Gas presented for potential investors last Thursday. United Oil & Gas has secured crucial environmental permits and a beach licence for its offshore exploration activities in Jamaica, clearing the way for...
Agriculture Ministry Commends IIca For 50 Years Of Transformative Partnership In Jamaica
Jamaica Information Service
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June 28, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has extended commendations to the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in recognition of its 50-year partnership with Jamaica. Chief Technical Director for Special...
28 June Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 Dist.
I News Cayman
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June 28, 2025
TROPICAL REPORT Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico Tropical Weather Outlook 800 AM EDT Sat June 28 2025 1205 UTC Sat June 28 2025 IMAGE FROM NHC Tropical Weather Outlook Text Tropical Weather Discussion...
TCL commissions Jamaican kiln
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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TCL Group’s Jamaican subsidiary, Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) has successfully commissioned its US$42 million debottleneck project at its Rockfort facility in East Kingston. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on...
Jamaican Company Completes Landmark Psilocybin Export
St. Kitts Gazette
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June 24, 2025
News Americas, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tues. June 24, 2025: Rose Hill Apothecary, a Jamaican pioneer in psychedelic cultivation and research, has completed its first major international export – 18 kilograms of dried psilocybin mushrooms shipped to...
Upcoming UWI Vice-chancellor’s Forum Explores Academic Freedom and Sustainable Development
The Voice
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June 28, 2025
Sponsored | Article continues below Professor Canute Thompson, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies at The UWI (Photo credit: UWI TV Global) As universities face increased scrutiny, their role as centres of knowledge and innovation...
Want some comfy sandals? These 3 stylish pairs take me from laid-back to luxe without ruining my feet
Woman & Home
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July 5, 2025
I would live in sandals all year round if I could. Even in the cooler months I cling on to them for as long as possible. This is largely down to my body often overheating randomly these days, and my feet often bearing the brunt of said warmth...