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Guests converged at the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) in downtown Kingston last Wednesday for a second private viewing of ‘Of Wood and Water: The Scotiabank Collection ‘. Following the exhibitions opening in June, the evening offered another op

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News

Crown defends Ninjaman convictions

The Crown on Thursday urged the Court of Appeal to uphold the convictions and sentences of dancehall entertainer Desmond ‘Ninjaman Ballentine and his co-accused, arguing that there was compelling evidence that they acted together to murder Ricardo Jo

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Sports

Reggae Boyz set for tough Nations League encounters

Jamaicas Reggae Boyz will not have it all their own way when the 2026-27 Concacaf Nations League gets under way in September. The Jamaicans find themselves in Group B of League A with fellow Concacaf powerhouses Honduras and Guatemala as well as Surina

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Entertainment

‘One Babsy pon di app': Grange hails dancehall at Summa Sizzle launch

When Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, attended Wednesdays launch of Summa Sizzle – the stage show curated by dancehall superstar Beenie Man and which returns after a hiatus – and took to the podium, what unfolde

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Commentary

Peter Espeut | The values we abide by

I am sure that most Jamaicans are appalled at the rape and murder of a little 10-year-old girl – Shani Coke – in Troy, Trelawny, on July 21. The alleged perpetrator is a convicted sex offender who had previously been arrested for buggery in Portland

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Letters

Letter of the Day | Schools' Challenge Quiz shaped Stephen Francis' career

THE EDITOR, Madam: Since his recent passing, some of us have asked the question: how did attending Wolmers Boys School, making four straight finals, and winning three seasons of the Schools Challenge Quiz (SCQ) competition shape Stephen Francisâ

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Lifestyle

Monique McLeggon shares vibrant, modest looks for summer

For years, modest fashion was often associated with shapeless silhouettes, muted palettes and strict guidelines. Today, a new generation of Christian women is reshaping those perceptions, using fashion to express both faith and individuality. Christian fa

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World News

US military says it's launching new strikes on Iran

The Associated Press: The United States military announced Thursday that it is conducting the 13th night of strikes against Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes. Earlier Yemens Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers

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