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August 31, 2026
Dolly Parton now the most streamed artiste globally
NEW YORK (AP): Dolly Parton was many things: A country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur, theme park enthusiast, Christian who centred acceptance in her personal theology and so much more.…
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August 31, 2026
Contracts ended with 31 Cuban teachers amid US labour concerns
NASSAU CMC: The Bahamas Government will not renew the contracts of 31 Cuban teachers for the new academic year, while the recruitment of Cuban healthcare workers remains suspended amid discussions…
August 31, 2026
Plans for multi-million dollar call centre shelved
PORT OF SPAIN CMC The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) has shelved a proposed TT$49-million contract for a new call centre system amid concerns about the procurement and…
August 31, 2026
Past The Finishing Post
Aug 30, 2026 Race results Race 1 Purse $730,000 MAIDEN CONDITION RACE - NB4-Y-O & UP Off At: 12:29:47pm Distance: 1100 M Track Condition: Dirt : Fast Winning Time: 1:10.3 Splits: 23.4, 49.2 1.…
August 31, 2026
by Lester Hinds
35-member medical mission to land in island September 2
A 35-member medical mission comprising doctors, nurses and other medical practitioners from the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut is set to arrive in Jamaica on Wednesday. Led by…
August 31, 2026
by Erica Virtue
Vote transfer troubles - ECJ to probe claims that scrutineer absences blocking some electors’ from going to polls where they now reside
The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is investigating reports that some electors, particularly in St Mary, have been unable to transfer their votes despite repeated attempts over several years.…
September 1, 2026
Something Extra | Monday
Dancehall fans celebrated the culture at Saturday’s The Return of the Building hosted by Vybz Kartel at the National Arena in St Andrew. With an array of entertainers, selectors, dancers and local…
August 31, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
St George’s focused on long-term rebuild
St George’s College (STGC) technical director Andrew Price is refusing to dwell on his team’s heavy Roper Cup defeat to Kingston College (KC), insisting the 4-0 loss is merely a blip in an intense…
August 31, 2026
Robbyn Goode talks ‘Mic Check’ and that Fambo photo
Hell hath no fury like a singer with a microphone – and Robbyn Goode is making sure her ex hears every word. The emerging Jamaican artiste is turning the wreckage of a bruising breakup into musical…