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Shimron Hetmyer in action.
July 23, 2026

Hetmyer, Rutherford lead West Indies to consolation victory

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP): Shimron Hetmyer held his nerve late in the run chase to make an unbeaten 69 and steer West Indies to a two-wicket win over New Zealand on Tuesday in the fifth and final…
Reggae artiste Chuck Fenda
July 24, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Chuck Fenda values impact over accolades

Coming from humble beginnings, he has never forgotten his roots or the importance of turning back to extend a helping hand to those who need support getting back on their feet or reaching the next…
Justin Bieber leaves the pitch after performing at halftime during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina on Sunday.
July 23, 2026

Justin Bieber, Madonna see streaming gains after World Cup performances

NEW YORK (AP): It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first half-time show in a whirlwind…
Letters
July 23, 2026

Time to clean up MoBay

THE EDITOR, Madam: Months have passed since Hurricane Melissa battered western Jamaica and, although the headlines have faded, the scars remain. Drive through Montego Bay and neighbouring communities…
Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths is among the artistes set to perform at the Seville Emancipation Jubilee on July 31.
July 24, 2026

Marcia Griffiths, Petra Kaye among Emancipation Jubilee line-up

The Emancipation Jubilee Vigil, one of Jamaica’s cultural events, will be held from Friday, July 31, into Saturday, August 1, at Seville Heritage Park in St Ann, celebrating freedom and African…
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July 23, 2026
Nathan Clarke (right) of Glenmuir High delivers his presentation to top round one of the 2026 Junior Minister of Tourism Public Speaking Competition, held at AC Hotel Kingston on July 10. Looking on is Alwayne Wilson of Knockalva Technical High School.
July 23, 2026

Glenmuir student takes early lead in tourism public speaking competition

Glenmuir High School student Nathan Clarke, 16, has topping the first round of the Junior Minister of Tourism Public Speaking Competition. The event, held on July 10 at the AC Hotel Kingston,…