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Jamaica Organization of New Jersey gala among activities to mark Ja’s 63rd year of independence
The Gleaner
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July 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC: Jamaica Organization of New Jersey’s (JON-J) annual Awards of Excellence and Independence Gala is set to kick off activities marking Jamaica’s 63rd year of independence, which is observed August 6. The gala, scheduled for Saturday,...
Jamaica Organization of New Jersey Honors Community Leaders
South Florida Caribbean News
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July 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – The annual Awards of Excellence and Independence Gala kicks off Jamaica Organization of New Jersey (JON-J) activities celebrations marking Jamaica’s 63rd year of independence, which is observed August 6. On Saturday, July 19,...
Adventures in Sound Music Camp is July 21-25
Titusville News-Journal - Pennsylvania
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Get ready for a week full of music and fun. Children ages 7 to 11 are invited to join Bridge Studios for Fun with Music Adventures in Sound camp. At the Fun with Music camp students will build homemade instruments, explore a different musical...
How to Watch 2025 Prefontaine Classic: Live Stream Track and Field, TV Channel
Newsweek
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July 11, 2025
By Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching...
Jamaica tops global education rankings while advancing gender equality, says World Economic Forum
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 10, 2025
Jamaica continues to demonstrate steady progress in closing the gender gap, earning an overall score of 0.762 in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The country ranks 38th out of 146 countries, with...
Circle of Care Jamaica advances mental health support for males
The Gleaner
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July 11, 2025
Circle of Care Jamaica (COCJ) has successfully concluded a pioneering mental health support project designed to address the often-overlooked emotional challenges faced by men and boys. Funded by the United States Embassy in Kingston, the...
Scores of Entrepreneurs Display Jamaican-made Products at ‘Christmas in July’ Trade Show
Jamaica Information Service
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July 11, 2025
One hundred and eighty entrepreneurs and small-business owners have been given the opportunity to display a wide range of Jamaican-made products at the 11th staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ trade show. The two-day event, which is being held on...
10 Boutique Resorts in Jamaica for the Ultimate Laid-Back Escape
Caribbean Journal
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July 11, 2025
Jamaica is a vibe you feel before you hear it — in the sway of palm trees, the heat on your skin, the way strangers become friends by the second verse. It’s a place where staying small means experiencing something big: immersion in real Jamaican...
"They're gonna show her so much love"- Justin Gatlin gets real about Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce receiving massive farewell in Jamaica National Stadium
Sportskeeda
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July 11, 2025
Former Olympic champion Justin Gatlin candidly discussed the massive farewell Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce received at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. The Jamaican sprinter appeared for the final time at the Jamaica National Stadium during...
Interview: Jamaican Author Lynda Edwards Talks ‘I Am Cuba,’ Caribbean History, and Finding Her Voice
Jamaicans.com
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July 10, 2025
In celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month this June, Happi Hour Live host Adrianna Clark of Jamaicans.com sat down with Jamaican author Lynda Edwards, whose latest novel I Am Cuba is earning widespread praise for its bold storytelling and...
CARICOM throws support behind Jamaica’s reparation efforts
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 10, 2025
Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness. Government of Jamaica Caribbean Community leaders say they have backed a Jamaican initiative to take the regional reparations fight to the United Kingdom via a ruling from Britain’s highest court. The...
Jamaica signs partnership agreement with Afreximbank
The Gleaner
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July 10, 2025
IN A brief ceremony in the boardroom of the Half Moon Hotel in Montego Bay, St James on Tuesday, Jamaica signed a partnership agreement with the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the 13th CARICOM country to...
Gov’t Welcomes Decision to Remove Jamaica and Barbados from EU Financial Risk List
Jamaica Information Service
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July 10, 2025
The Government has welcomed the European Parliament’s endorsement of the European Commission’s recommendation to delist Jamaica and Barbados from the European Union (EU) roster of high-risk third countries for anti-money laundering and...
Aug. 2 Jamaica Independence Day Festival At John Prince Park
The Town-Crier - Florida
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July 10, 2025
The vibrant colors, rich culture and infectious rhythms of Jamaica will take center stage at the Palm Beach Jamaica Independence Festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 2 to 10 p.m. at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. This highly anticipated celebration...
Sizzla headlines Jamaica’s Independence celebrations in Lauderhill
Jamaica Observer
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July 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The tradition of celebrating Jamaica’s Independence is not restricted to local shores. As a matter of fact, it’s a permanent fixture on the entertainment calendar in the Jamaican Diaspora. Come Sunday August 3, the Lauderhill...
MSN Laboratories launches Jamaican subsidiary
Jamaica Observer
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July 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — MSN Laboratories, a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in India, has officially launched a subsidiary in Jamaica, marking a major step forward in its mission to enhance healthcare access across the Caribbean. The new...
Jamaica Bay has your summer plans covered
Queens Chronicle - New York
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Whether you’re a budding birder, a bookworm, or just looking for some family fun, Jamaica Bay, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, has something to pique your interest this month. From beachcombing and nature walks to aviation tours,...
Jamaica welcomes decision of EU to removes country from high-risk list
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 10, 2025
The Government of Jamaica has welcomed the European Union’s decision to remove the country from its list of high-risk nations with strategic deficiencies in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes, calling it a...
Jamaica wins 2025 CARICOM Classic Team Chess tournament
News Room
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July 9, 2025
Team Jamaica emerged as the winner of the CARICOM Classic Team Chess Tournament 2025, with Trinidad and Tobago coming in a close second and Suriname third. The week-long FIDE-rated classic round-robin format saw eight CARICOM nations and 10 teams,...
Some of the most memorable moments, comments from Big 12 football media days
Deseret News - Utah
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July 10, 2025
FRISCO, Texas — The recently completed Big 12 football media days got off to a somber start, as Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark remembered the tragic flooding in central Texas that took the lives of more than 120 people last weekend and paid...