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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged September 11 mastermind, is seen shortly after his capture during a raid in Pakistan, March 1, 2003.
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Trial remains elusive for alleged 9/11 mastermind

NEW YORK (AP): Two decades after US authorities locked Khalid Sheikh Mohammed away at a military detention center in Cuba, the purported mastermind of the September 11 attacks sometimes seems barely…
Kevin Richards (centre), chief commissioner of the Scout Association of Jamaica, congratulates newly recognised leaders who earned their Wood Badge and joined the national and international fellowship of Gilwellians.
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19 J’cans join Scouts’ advanced training ranks

WESTERN BUREAU: Nineteen Scout leaders from across Jamaica were awarded the Gilwell scarf, also known as the Wood Badge, last Saturday, marking their elevation to a distinguished leadership role…
Protesters march against illegal immigration, in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 30.
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Parliament suspends engagements with South Africa over anti-migrant violence

ABUJA (AP): Nigeria’s parliament is suspending official visits to South Africa indefinitely over anti-immigrant protests targeting other Africans. The violent protests, which erupted in South Africa…
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J’ca embraces Kenya’s playbook to tackle substandard helmets

More than 1,600 people have been killed in motorcycle-related crashes in Jamaica since 2012, and road-safety advocates say a critical, preventable piece of that death toll is the substandard,…
Keeping it classic in black is ‘Glee’ actress and one of Kors’ newest campaign stars, Lea Michele.
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Something Extra | Saturday

With New York Fashion Week in full swing, Friday morning saw the presentation of Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2027 at the Museum of Modern Art’s Sculpture Garden. Before the pieces hit the runway,…
Lishann Salmon, chargé d’affaires at the Embassy of Jamaica, formally presents Jamaica’s honorary consul to Richmond, Lieutenant Karl M. Bryan, with his writ of commission during his installation ceremony at Carena’s Jamaican Grill in Richmond on Su
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Kingston to Richmond: Karl Bryan’s mission to strengthen Jamaica’s presence in Virginia

Richmond Virginia. : For Jamaica’s newly appointed honorary consul in Richmond, Virginia, Karl Bryan, the appointment is far more than a ceremonial title. It is the culmination of a remarkable journey…
In between the day’s spell-off rounds, organiser Kurtious Loney-Walsh joins competition entrants (from left) eight-year-old Kassondre Walker, six-year-old Aria Gilmore and seven-year-old Kaliyah Vassell for a snapshot.
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GoodHeart | Aunt Lize Spelling Bee honours family heritage

His island roots mean the world to Kurtious Loney-Walsh. The New York-based medical professional, whose parents were raised in Jamaica before migrating to the United States, returns to The Rock every…
Administrative professionals attending the 2026 Convention and Education Forum of the Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals (JAAP) on Friday at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny.
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Gager urges admin professionals to keep pace with tech

WESTERN BUREAU: Falmouth Mayor Collen Gager has urged administrative professionals to embrace adaptability and continuous learning as technology and artificial intelligence (AI) reshape the workplace,…
Filmmakers Malik White (left) and Jaime Grandison celebrate their first international film selection with ‘Trouble’, screening at the CaribbeanTales Film Festival in Toronto.
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J’can director duo bring ‘Trouble’ to Toronto

Cinema has had its fair share of influential partnerships. From the Wachowski siblings and the Daniels to the Russo and Coen brothers, these filmmaking duos have proven that sometimes two heads are…