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Jamaican singer Abby Dallas: Redefining her voice, fashion style & musical journey
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 19, 2025
Abby Dallas is no stranger to the reggae and dancehall stage. Her voice has carried her across Jamaica’s biggest festivals, through Europe’s summer circuits, and onto some of the most respected platforms in the Caribbean and the United States....
Diaspora artist returns home to Jamaica to launch exhibit at Pegasus
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 19, 2025
Jamaican-born, New York-based visual artist Cheery Stewart-Josephs will bring her vision to life with ROOTED, a two-day art exhibition that transforms the grand halls of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel into a lively celebration of identity, resilience,...
Echoes Of Gunfire: The Unheard Voices Of Jamaica’s Gun Violence Victims
News Americas Now
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August 19, 2025
By Nyan Reynolds News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Aug. 19, 2025: When most people think about Jamaica, paradise comes to mind, and yes, this remains true. Warm beaches, sunshine, good food, and music, pleasure at its finest. While these...
18 of the best things to do in Jamaica
Lonely Planet
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As one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, Jamaica captivates with its natural beauty, deeply rooted cultural heritage and lively entertainment scene, drawing travelers from every corner of the globe. From its lush rainforests and...
Explore culinary adventure at Alexandria's Around the World Cultural Food Festival
WDVM - Washington D.C
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August 18, 2025
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — If you are ready to take your taste buds on a world tour, grab your foodie passport! The 9th annual Around the World Cultural Food Festival is returning to Old Town Alexandria. On Aug. 23, the food festival will...
189 candidates nominated ahead of Jamaica general election
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 19, 2025
The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has confirmed that a total of 189 candidates have been nominated to contest the general election scheduled for September 3, 2025. - Advertisement - Both major parties, the People’s National Party (PNP) and...
Immigration Corner | How can I get a British passport urgently?
The Gleaner
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August 19, 2025
Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to know how I can get a British passport urgently. I hope you can point me in the right direction. – F.K. Dear F.K., Persons can pay to get a passport urgently if they believe that the standard service will take too...
Mandeville Diocese in Jamaica Lauds Service of Assumption Sisters of Nairobi at Profession, Anniversaries Celebrations
ACI Africa
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August 18, 2025
The Catholic Bishop underscored the importance of the anniversary celebration in Religious life, saying, “A jubilee anniversary celebration reminds us of the grace that is needed daily to persevere in this or in any vocation.” “We all recognize...
New York cultural giants bring major art installations to JFK's new terminal
Euronews
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August 18, 2025
Published on 18/08/2025 - 15:22 GMT+2 •Updated 19:39 When John F. Kennedy International Airport unveils its new $4.2 billion Terminal 6, visitors won’t just be greeted by sleek gates and high-tech screens – they’ll walk straight into a mini New...
Education Ministry to Implement Minor Adjustments to PEP Administration in 2025/26
Jamaica Information Service
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August 18, 2025
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information will be implementing minor changes to the administration of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, starting in the 2025/26 academic year. These changes follow extensive consultations...
JPA launches GrassRoots Training Camps to boost Para Sport development in Jamaica
Irie FM
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August 19, 2025
The Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA) will host two intensive GrassRoots training camps this month as part of a bold initiative to expand opportunities for Para athletes, coaches, and officials while laying a strong foundation for long-term...
Undocumented Jamaican man working as reserve cop in Maine agrees to voluntarily leave US
The Gleaner
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August 19, 2025
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — An undocumented Jamaican man working in Maine as a police officer who was arrested by immigration authorities has agreed to voluntarily leave the country, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Monday. ICE...
JSLC Remains Cornerstone of Evidence-based Policy for Vulnerable Jamaicans
Jamaica Information Service
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August 18, 2025
The annual Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC) continues to play a pivotal role in guiding national policy and improving the lives of citizens, particularly the most vulnerable. The survey, conducted since 1988 by the Planning Institute of...
Ministry to Revamp Recruitment of Educational Specialists and Coaches
Jamaica Information Service
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August 18, 2025
As part of a significant thrust to strengthen teaching and learning outcomes, particularly in core subject areas, the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information will adopt a new approach to the recruitment and integration of educational...
Camp S.A.B.A brings specialised support for children with developmental disabilities to Jamaica
Jamaica Observer
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August 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – An initiative aimed at empowering children with developmental disabilities and strengthening the support systems around them has officially launched in Jamaica. Camp S.A.B.A, a sensory-based camp and training initiative, opened...
He fled Jamaica after surviving an anti-gay shooting. U.S. is trying to send him back.
Erasing 76 Crimes
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August 18, 2025
Because Kelly has a pending misdemeanor third-degree assault charge from a prior domestic dispute — a charge which is set to expire in a month under its statute of limitations — he was apprehended under the Laken Riley Act, a recently passed...
‘Culture Yard’ To posthumously honor memory of reggae singer Garnett Silk
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 18, 2025
More than three decades after the tragic death of reggae icon Garnett Silk, his younger brother Paul ‘Silk’ Casanova—aka Lij Amlak—is preparing to open a cultural yard in the family’s hometown in Mandeville to honor Garnett’s life, music, and...
From Visitor To Visionary: How Photographer Kirth Bobb Found Home In Treasure Beach, Jamaica
Travel Noire
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August 18, 2025
D.C.-based photographer Kirth Bobb vividly remembers the diverse representation he experienced during his childhood in Guyana, from birth to age 13. Reflecting on his move to the U.S., specifically in Maryland’s Prince George’s County, Bobb says...
Meet the wellness leader guiding diaspora women to rebirth on retreats in Jamaica
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 18, 2025
Each morning, as the sun breaks over the Caribbean Sea, a quiet ritual begins at one of Jamaica’s most storied wellness sanctuaries. A circle of women steps barefoot onto the mat, the scent of salt and lemongrass in the air, and begins to...
Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center Aims for $5 Million Fundraising Goal
South Florida Caribbean News
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August 17, 2025
L-R: Dr. Karla Hylton- Dixon – Director of Development, Dr. Apollone Reid – President and Christine Marzouca- Vice President ATLANTA — The drive to erect a facility saluting Jamaican culture in Atlanta starts on August 24 with a Bricks Campaign,...