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July 11, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Chris Gayle’s Rich Rum venture hailed as boost to Brand Jamaica
WESTERN BUREAU:
Cricket icon Chris Gayle’s entry into the premium rum industry is being described as a strong endorsement of Jamaica’s capacity to produce globally competitive brands.
Delano…
July 11, 2026
Prolonged standing puts St Ann hairdresser in wheelchair - Woman seeks $3 million to do knee surgery -
The dangers of prolonged standing have often been overlooked by those who engage in the practice, including teachers, nurses, barbers, hairdressers, security guards, and other workers.
Prolonged…
July 11, 2026
by Antoine Lodge
Gritty Elders kicking violence out of Seaview Gardens
Residents of Seaview Gardens are being encouraged to take to the field this summer in support of peace and positivity as the Gritty Elders for Youth Foundation hosts its sixth annual One Love Football…
July 11, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Judge rejects sex pain claim
A policeman who sought $16 million, claiming that a 2015 motor vehicle collision left him with injuries, recurring discomfort, and pain after sexual intercourse, has been awarded $3 million in general…
July 11, 2026
by Karen Madden
Fans fuel quarter-final fever - England, Argentina supporters in Jamaica brace for Norway, Switzerland tests
The atmosphere in Miami, United States, is electric, according to media reports, as tens of thousands of fans take over South Beach ahead of the World Cup quarter-final clash between England and…
July 12, 2026
Ronald Sanders | Vulgarity of asking enslaved to pay
Suella Braverman, a child of Indian parents from Mauritius and Kenya, yet, like many other ultra‑ambitious British politicians, she has consistently distinguished herself by remarks that are unhelpful…
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July 11, 2026
US wants public assurance from Iran on Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON (AP):
The US is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore, senior US officials…
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July 11, 2026
People navigate fuel shortages with solar-powered tricycles
HAVANA (AP):
Cuba’s iconic vintage cars have all but disappeared and, in their place, small electric tricycles, most of them made in China, have become the primary means of transportation for…
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July 11, 2026
Mottley rejects ‘asinine’ claim that ex-colonies should repay Britain
SAN JUAN (AP):
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described as “asinine” a suggestion by a UK lawmaker that Britain’s former colonies should repay it for its historic investment in them.
“I…