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19 Aug, 2026
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Shergil makes chess history for Ja
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (CMC): Rajvir Shergil created history by winning Jamaica’s first-ever medal at the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Chess Championship. Competing at the event, which concluded over…
19 Aug, 2026
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Poor shooting costs Mount Pleasant
A poor shooting display in the first half cost Mount Pleasant Football Academy as they went down 2-1 to Dominican Republic outfit Cibao FC in their opening Group B match of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup…
19 Aug, 2026
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Buchanan launches fresh battle over Holness’ seat
Paul Buchanan has launched a new legal challenge to the September 2025 election result in St Andrew West Central, filing a constitutional motion seeking to have the poll declared void and a fresh…
19 Aug, 2026
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Wright’s dreams of Olympic double-duty still alive
Jamaican discus thrower and weightlifter Chad Wright is one step closer to a historic Olympic double as he aims to represent Jamaica in both sports at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Wright, who…
19 Aug, 2026
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Jamaican Ricky Wade expands McDonald’s empire
Jamaica-born and Florida-based businessman Ricky Wade has expanded his holdings of McDonald’s franchises. Wade told The Gleaner that his company has acquired an additional five franchises in central…
19 Aug, 2026
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Teachers balk - JTA rejects pay package over benefits concern
WESTERN BUREAU: Unresolved issues surrounding their uniform allowance and a graduate policy for educators pursuing further studies were among the main concerns raised by delegates on Tuesday as the…
19 Aug, 2026
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WPM comes good with back-to-school initiative out west
Western Bureau: Scores of families with ties to Western Parks and Market (WPM) Waste Management Limited should be going into the new 2026-2027 school year with one less burden. The company, through a…
19 Aug, 2026
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CXC FINDS MATHS FORMULA - Exam body to roll out more subjects as modular learning yields impressive results in pilot
Students preparing for next year’s Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) examinations will be able to take up to four subjects under the newest qualification, the Caribbean Targeted Education…
19 Aug, 2026
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Westmoreland court relocation secured
A contract has been signed for the acquisition of a building to house the Westmoreland Parish Court, which was extensively damaged by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, Minister of Justice and…