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Azara Wilmot of Jamaica (centre right) and Cerys Finn of Scotland in action during the Netball preliminary round Pool B match at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, yesterday.
30 Jul, 2026 0

Unforced errors a worry for Sunshine Girls

Sunshine Girls head coach Sasher-Gaye Henry-Wright says her team must cut out making unforced errors after battling to a hard-fought 45-43 victory over hosts Scotland in their Pool B contest at the…
Jamaica’s Lloydricia Cameron competes in the women’s shot put.
30 Jul, 2026 0

Gayle back on top

Jamaica increased its medal tally by two on yesterday’s third day of track and field competition at the XXIII Commonwealth Games inside the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, as Tajay Gayle picked up gold…
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30 Jul, 2026 0

J$36.8m boost for community spaces

Four community spaces in violence-prone communities are to undergo renovation under a J$36.8-million initiative aimed at strengthening community safety, expanding opportunities for at-risk youth and…
30 Jul, 2026 0

Licence to deal - More casino resorts on horizon as Princess targets winter opening
WESTERN BUREAU: The granting of Jamaica’s first casino gaming licence is expected to pave the way for additional integrated resort developments (IRDs), with at least three other investors, including…
Montego Bay High School for Girls student Thaejadore Kerr makes a point during the finals of the Minister of Tourism Public Speaking Competition, where she emerged the winner.
30 Jul, 2026 0

14-y-o MoBay High student is Junior Tourism Minister

Montego Bay High School for Girls’ Thaejadore Kerr has been named Jamaica’s Junior Minister of Tourism after emerging victorious in the finals of the Minister of Tourism Public Speaking Competition.…
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks at a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington on Wednesday, July 29.
30 Jul, 2026 0

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’

The US Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, although three officials dissented in favour of higher rates as the central bank wrestles with how to deal with persistently high…
30 Jul, 2026 0

Corporate Hands | National Education Trust and partners deliver essential resources at annual Back-to-School Pop-Up Village

Letters
30 Jul, 2026 0

Letter of the Day | Beyond the NaRRA controversy: Jamaica needs stronger institutions

THE EDITOR, Madam: The leaked audio surrounding the National Recovery and Reconstruction Agency (NaRRA) has sparked intense political debate. If the allegations are accurate, they raise serious…
Letters
30 Jul, 2026 0

More questions than answers for Parottee

THE EDITOR, Madam: The people of St Elizabeth would like some clarification from the government regarding two recent statements: one by Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett and the other by NaRRA CEO…