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UK’s first Jamaican patty TV ad to air nationwide
The Voice
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July 8, 2025
THE UK’s first-ever Jamaican patty TV ad is set to air nationwide this summer, as part of a major initiative designed to boost visibility for Black-owned businesses. London-based Flake Bake, an independent family-owned bakery known for its...
Luton litter picker releases debut music video shot around High Town
Luton Herald & Post
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July 8, 2025
One of the people responsible for keeping Luton’s streets clean has traded his litter picker for a mic and has released a music video, shot all around High Town. Thundafirst, whose real name is Gary Still, is from Jamaica and has been in the town...
Online Gaming’s Growing Role In Island Entertainment
News Americas Now
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July 8, 2025
NewsAmericas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. July 8, 2025: From the shores of Jamaica to the bustling cities of Trinidad, online casino gaming is becoming an increasingly popular pastime for Caribbean players. This digital shift transforms how locals and...
Upset Jamaican teachers at UK school protest over pay, working conditions
The Gleaner
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July 8, 2025
Allegations that some Jamaican teachers in the United Kingdom are being targeted by their bosses and underpaid thousands of pounds have triggered a strike by the staff at a school in south London, the UK's National Education Union has stated....
Sport a Catalyst for Caribbean Growth and Youth Empowerment – Prime Minister Holness
Jamaica Information Service
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July 5, 2025
Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has described sporting initiatives like the CARICOM Road Races as among the most powerful instruments for advancing the...
Community Art, Music & Joy for Aurora ICE Detainees
Yellow Scene Magazine - Colorado
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July 8, 2025
Sheets of cardboard were laid across the overgrown, tall grass as organizers walked across them carrying speakers, tables, tents, and even a trombone. Along the street, a dozen people greeted one another, some holding picketing signs and others...
Dominica launches 25th World Creole Music Festival with star-studded lineup
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 8, 2025
Dominica is turning up the volume for the silver anniversary of its signature cultural event. The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has officially launched the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), set to take place from October...
Jamaica set to shine at APCA draughts championships
Jamaica Observer
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July 5, 2025
Jamaica's top Draughts play, International Grandmaster Wayne 'Shines' Reid (left), plays a game with newly-elected JDA president, Top Master Jermaine Delattibudiere, recently. Both will represent Jamaica at the APCA championships. The Jamaica...
He was born to a US citizen soldier on an army base in Germany. Now he’s been deported to Jamaica, a country he’d never been to
CNN
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July 8, 2025
Follow Born on a US military base, the son of a US citizen father serving in the Army, Jermaine Thomas never considered he might not be American. A month ago, he found himself shackled at the wrists and ankles and forced aboard a flight for...
‘Jamaica No Jam Makai’ well received at premiere
Jamaica Observer
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July 5, 2025
Tolga Ackayli and Ethan 'Yaadman' Campbell-Reid at the premiere of Jamaica No Jam Makai (Photo: Joseph Wellington) KINGSTON, Jamaica — The pilot episode of anime series Jamaica No Jam Makai received a roaring applause from viewers at its screening...
Growth & Jobs | Wisynco commissions new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant
The Gleaner
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July 8, 2025
WISYNCO GROUP Limited, one of Jamaica’s leading manufacturers and distributors of fast-moving consumer goods, proudly announces the commissioning of its newest manufacturing facility, marking a major milestone in its 60th anniversary year. The...
Jamaican creative launches ambitious project to build nation’s first sound stage
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 5, 2025
Despite being featured in global blockbuster films like James Bond: No Time to Die and Pirates of the Caribbean, Jamaica has yet to establish a single full-scale sound stage — a critical piece of infrastructure in modern film and television...
Murray Watt ramps up lobbying efforts in last-minute push to get Murujuga rock art on world heritage list
The Guardian
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July 8, 2025
The environment minister, Murray Watt, hosted more than a dozen ambassadors from countries on the world heritage committee on Monday as he ramped up lobbying efforts to get the Murujuga rock art complex inscribed on the world heritage list. Unesco...
The Wailers to keep Guam grooving to reggae music on July 19
Pacific Daily News
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Get ready Guam to feel the rhythm of the islands with The Wailers, one of reggae's most prolific bands, which will be performing live on Saturday, July 19, at Ypao Beach Park. It was the legendary Bob Marley's band. Born in the heart of Jamaica,...
New Netball President Sets Ambitious Path For Sport’s Future
Nationwide 90FM
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July 8, 2025
Newly elected president of Netball Jamaica Karen Baugh says tackling netball at the parish level is one of the main areas of focus for her administration. Baugh a long time marketing and sponsorship director at the Association was elected...
Kaedi Philo lights up Jamaica with ‘Seasons Changing’ — A reggae-infused debut
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 8, 2025
Multifaceted artist Kaedi Philo steps into the spotlight with “Seasons Changing” — a deeply personal, reggae-infused debut that bridges her New York upbringing with her Jamaican roots. Known to many as a member of the acclaimed vocal group Citizen...
Organizers announce line-up for World Music Festival’s 25th edition
Dominica News Online
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July 7, 2025
This past weekend the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) officially announced the launch of the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), revealing what organizers say is an exciting...
Reggae artiste Chris Malachi launches crowdfunding campaign to fund MSc in Music Business Management
Irie FM
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July 7, 2025
Reggae artiste Chris Malachi launches crowdfunding campaign to fund MSc in Music Business Management Reggae artiste Christopher Morris also known as Chris Malachi has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support his dream of pursuing a master’s...
Entertainment, high energy for PAN 2025
Jamaica Observer
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July 5, 2025
Members of the ASHE Ensemble entertain guests at the launch of PAN 2025. (Photo: JRoyal Productions) Come August 31, the grounds of Jamaica College will host PAN Live, the finale of PAN 2025 hosted by CB Foods. The event will feature lots of...
Jamaica Celebrates International Reggae Day at Expo 2025 in Japan
Jamaica Information Service
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July 4, 2025
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, came alive with the pulsating sound of reggae music on July 1, in celebration of International Reggae Day. International Reggae Day is the 24-hour celebration of the culture, legacy and sound that originated in...