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Updated 11 hours ago

New musical director for National Chorale of Jamaica
A new chapter has begun for the National Chorale of Jamaica (NCOJ), which, for over 53 years, remains one of the country’s most respected and enduring choral ensembles. Distinguished bass-baritone…
Updated 12 hours ago

Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to reach Wimbledon semifinals as Jannik Sinner advances in the heat
LONDON (AP) — There's no panic in Coco Gauff. Down a set after untimely double-faults, Gauff rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first…
Updated 13 hours ago

Germany plans tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his government coalition partners presented a comprehensive reform package Thursday, with the goal of getting the country’s sluggish economy back on track.
Updated 13 hours ago

Rebuild initiative donates to mothers still recovering from hurricane
Months after Hurricane Melissa faded from the headlines, its effects remain a daily reality for many Jamaican families. For five single mothers still struggling to rebuild their homes and restore…
Updated 13 hours ago

IOC moves to end neutral status vetting for Russian athletes ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) advised Olympic sports bodies on Tuesday to end a three-year programme vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying…
Updated 13 hours ago

JN Foundation opens applications for PEP scholarships, grants
The JN Foundation is inviting students and their guardians to apply for its 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Scholarships and Grants Programme, which will provide financial support to high-achieving…
Updated 9 hours ago

‘I almost said no’ - Nursing Student of the Year runner-up encourages others to step forward
As judges deliberated over this year’s contenders for the LASCO Chin Foundation and Nurses Association of Jamaica Nursing Student of the Year title, one thing was already clear – Jamaica’s next…
Updated 13 hours ago

SOS Children’s Villages celebrates power of community

The importance of community, partnership, and shared responsibility took centre stage last Thursday at Community Connect 2026 as corporate leaders, development partners, philanthropists, and child…
Updated 13 hours ago by Bryan Miller

Hanover’s student entrepreneurs mean business - Turn ideas into $850,000 in sales
Western Bureau: A new generation of entrepreneurs is emerging in Hanover, where high-school students generated more than $850,000 in sales through the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Youth…