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August 8, 2026
Carney calls US trade talks ‘nasty’
TORONTO (AP): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the trade negotiations with the United States had turned “nasty” after President Donald Trump derided America’s neighbour and its leadership…
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August 8, 2026
Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship court ruling
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump is once more trying to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American citizens, in a sign that, even after his first attempt at…
August 8, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Mayor fully on board for Black River reset
WESTERN BUREAU: Black River Mayor Richard Solomon is embracing the idea of rebuilding the town, which was all but wiped out by Hurricane Melissa, into a stronger, smarter and more resilient town.…
August 8, 2026
Free back-to-school health checks planned across St Thomas
The St Thomas Health Department will host a series of free back-to-school medical clinics and vaccination drives across the parish throughout August, as part of its annual public health outreach…
August 8, 2026
JamCoders give back to August Town Basic School
A fresh coat of paint, colourful murals and repaired doors have given the August Town Church of Christ Basic School a new lease on life, thanks to 26 young programmers who swapped algorithms for…
August 9, 2026
Something Extra | Saturday
Rise and Toast kicked off Best Weekend Ever with an Independence Day celebration at Plantation Cove in St Ann on Thursday. The Smirnoff-sponsored event saw patrons put their own spin on the ‘Old…
August 8, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Four Paths’ Boys to Men initiative builds confidence, character
For some boys, the journey from childhood to manhood is shaped by challenges that are not always visible in the classroom. Low self-esteem, peer pressure, limited motivation, difficult home…
August 8, 2026
Agribusinesses urged to strengthen operations for long-term growth
Agribusiness operators, including agro-processors and manufacturers, are being encouraged to pay close attention to their production costs, product quality and market demand as they position their…
August 8, 2026
Black River hurricane command shift - Resilient STETHS named new emergency operations centre for St Elizabeth capital
WESTERN BUREAU: With Hurricane Melissa compromising Black River’s capacity to host the parish’s Emergency Operations Command Centre (EOCC), St Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz has been…