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07 Jul, 2026
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‘Money a do it’ - Judge warns CMU fraud accused to repay remaining $1.1m
“Money a do it, so try come in with the rest.”
That was the blunt warning from Parish Judge Peter Wilson yesterday to former Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) employee Kevan Panton, who is accused…
07 Jul, 2026
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Issa advises students to shun fixed mindset in pursuit of dreams
WESTERN BUREAU:
Some 30 students were given a lesson on how to embark on profitable businesses by hotelier Christopher Issa during last Friday’s awards ceremony, which brought the curtains down on…
07 Jul, 2026
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DBJ to relaunch GEMINI Programme following review
WESTERN BUREAU:
In a move aimed at expanding support for small businesses, the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will be relaunching its Growth and Expansion of MsMes through Innovation and…
07 Jul, 2026
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No Independence Gala for NY Tri-State Area this year
NEW YORK:
Jamaicans across the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will not have the annual Jamaica Independence Gala to attend this year.
Ariel Bowen, the officer in charge of…
07 Jul, 2026
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China: We will protect our assets in Jamaica
The Chinese Embassy has broken its silence on a United States-backed security assessment of Jamaica’s major ports, warning that while it has no objection to Jamaica-US cooperation, it will act to…
07 Jul, 2026
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REGIONAL ROW - T&T challenges CARICOM chief’s reappointment, wants CCJ to decide
A major diplomatic rift has opened within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leadership amid the reappointment of Secretary General Dr Carla Barnett, with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla…
06 Jul, 2026
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Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a…
06 Jul, 2026
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Police arrest one as part of probe into killing of Clarendon woman, residents stage protest
The police have taken one person into custody as investigations continue into the killing of 64-year-old domestic helper Hyacinth Rose Johnson, also known as 'June', of Union district in…
06 Jul, 2026
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Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match
France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup.