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Three Latin American Cities Are Part of the Plan to Reduce Plastics in Rivers

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Three Latin American Cities Are Part of the Plan to Reduce Plastics in Rivers

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The Ocean Cleanup launched its new program 30 Cities, with which it seeks to expand its work of interception of plastics from individual deployments in rivers to urban-scale solutions. The aim is to address the main polluting channels of each selected city, based on scientific data and previous experiences in areas such as Kingston, Jamaica.Read Article

Motorcycle Safety in the Caribbean: A Call for Urgent Change

FIA · Kingston

Motorcycle Safety in the Caribbean: A Call for Urgent Change

Claudine Allen (right), general manager of the JN Foundation in discussion with (from left) with Gloria Murga, chief executive officer of Belize Automobile Touring Association; Frank Fotia, president of the FIA Region 3;Agnieszka Krasnolucka, programme director FIA Foundation; Dr Lucien Jones, chairman, National Helmet Wearing Coalition. KINGSTON, Jamaica – In a passionate address to stir up urgency, Claudine Allen, general manager of the JN Fou…Read Article

Jamaica records historic decline in murders

Kingston, Jamaica · Kingston

Jamaica records historic decline in murders

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica is experiencing a sustained period of reduced violence, with weekly murder counts remaining below 15 for 14 consecutive weeks since March 2025, the longest such stretch in 25 years. According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang, the current quarter, spanning April to June 2025, is projected to record the lowest number of murders since the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) …Read Article

The Future of the Tourism Industry in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Despite global headwinds in 2024, Jamaica’s tourism industry remained stable and registered continued success in penetrating emerging markets, according to Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who delivered his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament on Tuesday, June 17. The address was called “Thrive in 2025: Linking Tourism to Every Jamaican’s Success”. It talked about more than just the number of visitors.…Kingston, Jamaica · Kingston Read Article

Ma-La Keeps It Locked And Loaded In “Kingston 13 Warm”

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Clarke ready to regain national 400m hurdles title

AT 20 years old, Roshawn Clarke is Jamaica’s best 400 metres hurdler and, at next week’s JAAA National Senior Championships, the World under-20 record holder will be aiming for his second national senior title. Clarke, who celebrates his 21st birthday on July 1, was the favourite to go all the way in the event last year, but he was upstaged by Malik James-King in the final and he will be looking to get back to winning ways next week. With a seas…Kingston, Jamaica · Kingston Read Article

Woman Owned Waste Management Company Transforming Jamaica's Industry

KINGSTON, Jamaica – In an industry long dominated by men, one woman’s vision has reshaped Jamaica’s waste management landscape. As Garbage Disposal & Sanitation Systems Ltd. (GDSS) celebrates 50 years in operation, the company stands as a testament to the power of perseverance, purpose, and people-first leadership. Founded in 1975 by Dorothea Gordon-Smith and her late husband, Michael, GDSS began with a single truck and a problem to solve. Half …Kingston, Jamaica · Kingston Read Article

Sabina Park unveils major lighting upgrades ahead of Australia series

KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC): SABINA PARK, Jamaica’s iconic cricket venue, has received a major facelift with new state-of-the-art LED lights, just in time for the upcoming Australia series. The upgrade, costing $75 million, is set to revolutionise night cricket in Jamaica and bolster the stadium’s reputation as a premier sporting destination. Speaking at the venue, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange hailed the new lig…Kingston, Jamaica · Kingston Read Article

Close Trials for struggling quarter-milers

IT WILL be interesting to see which eight athletes line up for the men’s 400m final at next week’s National Senior Championships, as it has been a struggle this season for the country’s male quarter-milers. After a surprise win at the Budapest World Athletics Championships two years ago, Antonio Watson – who is guaranteed a lane in Tokyo as the defending champion – has not built on that success due to injury, having hardly competed since. Watson…Kingston, Jamaica · Kingston Read Article

‘DON’T CALL IT DUPPY’

AS THE netball fraternity gears up for the start of the 2025 Red Stripe Flavours/Netball Jamaica Elite League, there are concerns that the competition has stagnated and needs revitalising. The Elite League started in 2013 with six teams – St Ann Orchids, Clarendon Gaters, Manchester Spurs, St Catherine Racers, Kingston Hummingbirds, and the St James Sharpes, before two under-21 teams were introduced in 2017. However, the Gaters and the Sharpes h…Kingston, Jamaica · Kingston Read Article

ALEX Portal generates $100M for farmers during first four months of 2025 - Caribbean News Global

By Vanessa James KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The Agri-Linkages Exchange (ALEX) portal generated $100 million in earnings for farmers during the first four months of 2025. The portal is expected to facilitate up to three million kilogrammes of produce this year, valued at $450 million. This was disclosed by minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, as he made his contribution to the 2025/2026 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday,…Kingston, Jamaica · Kingston Read Article

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