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Jamaica boosts cultural heritage protection with UNESCO ratification move

3+ hour, 7+ min ago  (75+ words) Jamaica has signed the Instrument of Ratification for the UNESCO 1970 Convention aimed at preventing the illicit import, export and transfer of ownership of cultural property, in a move the Government says strengthens protection of the country's heritage. Signing an instrument…...

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‘Hurts deeply’: Leon Bailey reflects on World Cup miss for Jamaica

8+ hour, 20+ min ago  (342+ words) Jamaican winger Leon Bailey has issued an apology to Jamaica after the Reggae Boyz failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a post on his Instagram account two days after the team's defeat to the DR Congo national…...

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Grange optimistic about Kingsmen

22+ hour, 7+ min ago  (411+ words) Minister of Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange is optimistic about the performance of the Jamaica Kingsmen in August's Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Grange was responding to Tuesday's official signing ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus…...

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Gibson returns as Windies bowling consultant

22+ hour, 7+ min ago  (314+ words) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the appointment of former West Indies fast bowler and head coach, Otis Gibson, as the new fast bowling consultant for the regional outfit on an initial one-year assignment. One of the most sought-after coaching…...

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Douglas has eye on World U20s, Commonwealth Games

22+ hour, 8+ min ago  (391+ words) Garth Smythe, coach of outstanding junior sprinter Shanoya Douglas, says that while she will compete at this weekend's Carifta Games in Grenada, her focus remains on the World Under-20 Championships and the Commonwealth Games. Douglas, already being touted as one…...

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Something Extra | Monday

22+ hour, 8+ min ago  (276+ words) Giving throwback energy with timeless vibes, T.O.K. lit up Fri-Nally last Friday at the Courtyard at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. After more than a decade away from the Jamaican stage, the group made a highly anticipated return, and they didn't…...

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Linguist the only competition for unlucky Don Kwesi

22+ hour, 8+ min ago  (412+ words) DON KWESI gets favourable company in Saturday's Linval McFarlane after being beaten by overnight-allowance winners in consecutive races. Claiming rider Demar Williams replacing Dane Dawkins also gives the four-year-old colt a five-pound allowance at the scale, reporting at 121lb for the…...

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South Africa hit by record diesel price hikes despite fuel levy cut

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (78+ words) JOHANNESBURG (AP) " South African motorists were on Tuesday headed to gas stations in large numbers in anticipation of record fuel hikes that will come into effect at midnight as the world continues to feel impacts of the Iran war that…...

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BSJ to establish regional motorcycle helmet-testing lab

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (269+ words) The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will be establishing a regional motorcycle helmet-testing laboratory to help raise awareness about the importance of using certified, high-quality motorcycle helmets to save lives and reduce head injuries. Executive Director of the BSJ, Dr…...