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Marissa Dalrymple-Philibert, minister of state in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, delivering the prime minister’s Independence message.
Updated 8 hours ago by Derrick Scott/Contributor

Trelawny celebrates Independence with call for unity, resilience

FALMOUTH, Trelawny: The historic Water Square in Falmouth provided a fitting backdrop on Thursday as the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), in partnership with the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, hosted the parish’s Independence Civic Ceremony. The ceremony, commemorating Jamaica’s 64th Anniversary of Independence under the theme ‘United in Celebrating Resilience’. brought together government officials, civic leaders, members of the uniformed services, students, and residents in a patriotic observance celebrating Jamaica’s achievements.

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Marissa Dalrymple-Philibert, minister of state in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, delivering the prime minister’s Independence message.
Updated 8 hours ago by Derrick Scott

Trelawny celebrates Independence with call for unity, resilience

FALMOUTH, Trelawny: The historic Water Square in Falmouth provided a fitting backdrop on Thursday as the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), in partnership with the Trelawny Municipal…
Dr Evan Dale Able, chair of the Department of Medicine, David Gaffen School of Medicine at University of Los Angeles.
Updated 1 hour ago by Lester Hinds

J’cans in US, Canada secure multiple nat’l awards

NEW YORK: Jamaicans across the United States and Canada have been well represented among the 140 people in this year’s list for national honours and awards list. At least 12 diasporans are set to be…
Reggae artiste Hezron Clarke (right) receives his 2026 Spirit of Independence Award from Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon during the annual Independence Day Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony in Montego Bay on Thursday.
Updated 9 hours ago by Christopher Thomas

‘It never dawned on me until afterward’

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay-based reggae artiste Hezron Clarke never expected to be publicly honoured on Independence Day for his musical contributions to St James and the wider Jamaica.
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon (centre, seated) in a group photo with the recipients of this year’s Spirit of Independence Awards and Mayor’s Special Awards from within St James, during the annual Independence and Flag Raising Ceremony at Sam Sharpe
Updated 9 hours ago by Christopher Thomas

Vernon: Jamaica’s roots remain intertwined with Africa

WESTERN BUREAU: As Jamaica celebrates its 64th year of independence this year, Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon says that the nation’s growth over the decades is connected to the history of the…
Rickaysia Powell accepts her grant from Moon Palace Vice-President Clifton Reader. Powell, a graduate of Priory Primary School in St Ann, will begin studies at Iona High School in September.
Published 9 hours ago by Carl Gilchrist

Moon Palace Foundation awards $1.1m in grants to PEP performers

Thirty-eight students who excelled in the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations have received grants totalling $1.1 million from the Moon Palace Foundation, the charitable arm of Moon Palace…
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Published 9 hours ago by Keisha Hill

JWN scholarship recipient aims to improve child healthcare

Every milestone in Monique Fenton’s journey represents more than academic success. It reflects unwavering faith, resilience, and the support of family, mentors and a community that believed in her…
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill (left), greets the Republic of South Africa's Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, ahead of a High-Level Ministerial Luncheon at the AC Hotel by Marriott
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Minister Hill proposes special group to advance Jamaica-South Africa trade and investment

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, has proposed the creation of a Jamaica-South Africa Investment Delivery Group to help drive and strengthen trade and investment…
Usually submerged areas of the Danube River are exposed amid a drought in Rasova, Romania, Monday.
Updated 9 hours ago

This summer isn’t breaking heat records – yet

Wildfires are burning in North America and Europe. Deadly heatwaves have parked over cities and the world’s oceans are the hottest ever recorded for this time of year. A strengthening El Niño is…
Caribbean Cement Company Limited hosts its Vulnerable Road User Initiative at Rollington Town Primary School in Kingston on June 17, promoting road-safety awareness among students.
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IDB report cites Cemex road-safety programme as regional model

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has highlighted road-safety measures implemented by Cemex, the parent company of Caribbean Cement, as an example of private-sector practices that could help…