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BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation a model of community resilience- Henzell

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BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation a model of community resilience- Henzell

July 29, 2026

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Co-founder of the BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation, Jason Henzell, says the community’s approach to disaster recovery and resilien...

‘Not about men’s preferences’: Jamaicans debate women’s higher obesity rates

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‘Not about men’s preferences’: Jamaicans debate women’s higher obesity rates

July 29, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — From poor exercise habits to stress to personal comfort, Jamaicans have offered varying opinions on why obesity affects local wome...

Education ministry expanding STEM and special education support

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Education ministry expanding STEM and special education support

July 29, 2026

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, says the Government is...

Jamaica snatch last minute draw against Panama in U20

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Jamaica snatch last minute draw against Panama in U20

July 29, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica rallied from two goals down to earn a courageous draw against Panama in their Concacaf U20 Championships Group C at Estadi...

School bus driver escapes injury after bus bursts into flames in south Manchester

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School bus driver escapes injury after bus bursts into flames in south Manchester

July 29, 2026

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A school bus driver narrowly escaped serious injuries after the unit he was driving reportedly developed mechanical issues and s...

Fitz-Henley welcomes ‘timely celebration of unity and Caribbean excellence’ at Sobers thanksgiving

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Fitz-Henley welcomes ‘timely celebration of unity and Caribbean excellence’ at Sobers thanksgiving

July 29, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — State minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley says the thanksgiving service held on Wednesday for...

Gas prices up $0.47, diesel up $6

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Gas prices up $0.47, diesel up $6

July 29, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 29, according to the latest ex-ref...

Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar

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Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar

July 29, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, July 29, ended trading at $159.09, up 55 cents according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily exch...

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