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Trump blames Canada for smoke pollution from wildfires

International News, Latest News

Trump blames Canada for smoke pollution from wildfires

July 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump lashed out at Canada on Friday, as wildfire smoke drifting down from the Uni...

Opposition accuses Vaz of misleading public about toll fees

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Opposition accuses Vaz of misleading public about toll fees

July 17, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Land and Works, Lothan Cousins, is calling on the Government to provide full transparency regarding th...

PNP pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers

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PNP pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers

July 17, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on Labour and Sport, Wavell Hinds, has paid tribute to Barbados national hero and cricket giant Sir Garfield...

CGC intensifies investigative training ahead of casino industry rollout

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CGC intensifies investigative training ahead of casino industry rollout

July 17, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Casino Gaming Commission (CGC) says it deepened its investigative capacity through an intensive three-day Gaming Investigation...

Fitz-Henley leads Senate tributes to Stephen Francis

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Fitz-Henley leads Senate tributes to Stephen Francis

July 17, 2026

The Upper House of Parliament paid tribute Friday to iconic track and field coach, Stephen Francis, who died last week. State Minister in the Office o...

From pandemic pain to praise: Kevin Downswell opens up on new album

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From pandemic pain to praise: Kevin Downswell opens up on new album

SANDENA JAMES, Social Media Editor

July 17, 2026

Award-winning Jamaican gospel artiste Kevin Downswell says his upcoming album is the most personal project of his career and the most vulnerable he ha...

Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain — Merino

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Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain — Merino

July 17, 2026

EAST HANOVER, United States (AFP) — Spanish super-sub Mikel Merino said Friday that neutralising the threat of Lionel Messi will be a "huge challenge"...

Barbados declares national day of mourning following Sobers’ death

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Barbados declares national day of mourning following Sobers’ death

July 17, 2026

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP) — Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced that Barbados will observe a national day of mourning in honour of cricket legen...

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