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Big wildfires hit southern France

International News, Latest News

Big wildfires hit southern France

July 1, 2026

OUPIA, France (AFP) — A large wildfire raged in southern France on Wednesday, forcing scores of people to be evacuated, emergency services said. Hundr...

Uplift returns to reggae with ‘Love Potion Riddim’

Entertainment, Latest News

Uplift returns to reggae with ‘Love Potion Riddim’

July 1, 2026

Jamaican-Canadian recording artiste and producer Uplift is making a return to his reggae roots with the release of the Love Potion Riddim. The multi-...

Gas prices up $0.63, $0.65, diesel up $2.81

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Gas prices up $0.63, $0.65, diesel up $2.81

July 1, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 1, according to the latest ex-refin...

New NHT policies take effect July 1

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New NHT policies take effect July 1

July 1, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Effective July 1, the National Housing Trust (NHT) has increased the allocation of housing solutions reserved for contributors age...

Megan Simmonds and Britany Anderson first and second at Austrian Open

Latest News, Sports

Megan Simmonds and Britany Anderson first and second at Austrian Open

July 1, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans Megan Simmonds and Britany Anderson were first and second respectively in the 100m hurdles at Wednesday’s Austrian Open ...

JSE suspends two more companies over late financials

Business, Latest News

JSE suspends two more companies over late financials

July 1, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has suspended trading of Kintyre Holdings (Ja) Limited (KNTYR) and Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing C...

Forex: $158.79 to one US dollar

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Forex: $158.79 to one US dollar

July 1, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, July 1, ended at $158.79, up from $158.79, up 28 cents, according to the Bank of Jamai...

T rex skeleton ‘Gus’ presented in New York ahead of auction

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T rex skeleton ‘Gus’ presented in New York ahead of auction

July 1, 2026

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — One of the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons, nicknamed "Gus," was showcased Wednesday at Sotheby's au...

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