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14 Mar, 2026
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St Ann ginger farmers trained to combat ‘soft rot’ disease
Ginger farmers from the Grant’s Bailey community in St Ann gathered on Wednesday with one goal in mind, to strengthen the fight against rhizome rot, one of the most damaging diseases affecting ginger…
14 Mar, 2026
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Amb Marks to receive RNFJ’s Inaugural President’s Award
Washington DC: Former Jamaica Ambassador to the United States and Minister of Efficiency, Innovation & Digital Transformation in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Marks, is to receive the…
14 Mar, 2026
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New children’s book invites young readers to explore Jamaica
For Jamaican author, Tonian D. Trowers, storytelling became more than a creative pursuit; it evolved into a source of healing, love and cultural celebration. Her debut children’s book, Kam & Kez…
14 Mar, 2026
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‘The C’bean community has lost a great servant’
WASHINGTON, DC: The Atlanta Jamaican diaspora community is mourning the death of one of its outstanding community leaders, William Anthony “Tony” Gray, who passed away on February 27, 2026, in…
14 Mar, 2026
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Golding launches nursery rhymes celebrating Jamaican heritage
For generations, basic school students in Jamaica have been reciting nursery rhymes — catchy verses whose playful lines often seem nonsensical at first glance. Yet they carry coded messages far…
14 Mar, 2026
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Canadian actor brothers of Jamaican heritage honoured
TORONTO: Two Canadian brothers, actors and producers of Jamaican heritage, were honoured on the opening night of the 14th annual Toronto Black Film Festival with a career achievement award.…
14 Mar, 2026
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Middle East war enters third week as Tehran threatens non-US assets in the UAE
Iran openly threatened a neighbouring country's non-US assets for the first time Saturday, warning people to immediately evacuate the busiest port in the Middle East and two others in the United…
14 Mar, 2026
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Three Haitians remanded on illegal entry charges
Three Haitian nationals who were allegedly found in a shed in Old Harbour Bay were remanded when they appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday. The accused are Radelairie Desir, Emanae…
14 Mar, 2026
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Defence to seek bail for medical doctor charged in fraud case
Defence attorney Peter Champagnie, KC, has signalled that he will be seeking bail for Dr Chloe Douett at the next court hearing in a multi-million dollar fraud case that has impacted several financial…