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June 8, 2026
Women’s T20 World Cup launched in style
LONDON, England (CMC):
The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was launched in stunning fashion as London’s famous Waterloo Bridge was transformed into a massive cricket pitch for the first time…
June 8, 2026
Zverev wins French Open to earn first Grand Slam title
PARIS (AP):
Alexander Zverev is no longer one of the best players never to win a major title.
He’s finally a Grand Slam champion.
In his fourth major final, Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6,…
June 8, 2026
Letter of the Day | Revive the TVET system in Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Marcus Garvey’s call for industrial and practical education being central to self-reliance and national advancement remains relevant in our contemporary Jamaica. Our national…
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June 8, 2026
June 8, 2026
Be fair to JPS
THE EDITOR, Madam
While the recent island wide blackout was an uncomfortable and extended disruption of electricity supply for all. Though, I think it is unfair for the Jamaica Public Service (JPS)…
June 8, 2026
Editorial | Agriculture: resurrecting the mission
When Agriculture Minister Floyd Green announced, during his sectoral budget presentation, that the Government, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), had drafted a new 10-year…
June 8, 2026
Shinique Walters | From grants to growth...How much community change should aid funding deliver after Hurricane Melissa?
Months after the destruction of Hurricane Melissa, particularly across southern and western Jamaica, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has shared that it has spent…
June 8, 2026
Ronald Thwaites | Managed decline
Robert is a member in the downtown church where I serve. His quality of life is being progressively diminished by cataracts. He has already had to give up his job as a driver. If untreated, blindness…
June 8, 2026
by Nicola A. Cunningham
Rain, tears and laughter at Ernie Smith tribute
It was truly the pitter patter of raindrops that greeted the gathering at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre last Friday as the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission held a tribute to Glenroy Anthony…