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2026 Tornadoes Invitational Swim Meet: May 24, 2026 | CVMTV

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Jamaica leads launch of Screen Odyssey at Cannes Film Festival

(L-R) Danica Robinson-Liles, owner of WES Film Studios, is joined by Joy Roberts, Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations Ltd. (JAMVAC) and Karine Barclais, founder of Pavillon Afronova, after the launch announcement of Screen Odyssey, at the Cannes Film Festival in France last week

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Joy Roberts joins global Cine-Tourism Panel at Cannes Film Festival

Marysela Zamora Villalobos, Costa Rica Film Commissioner; Joy Roberts, Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations; and Daniel Celli following the “Cine-tourism Session – Storytelling as Infrastructure: Cine-tourism as a Driver of Economic Growth, Jobs & Cultural Influence” panel discussion at the Cannes Film Festival in France. The session explored the growing impact of film and storytelling on tourism, economic development, and global cultural influence

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2026 Tornadoes Invitational Swim Meet: May 23, 2026 | CVMTV

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Reggae Boyz share greetings on Unity Cup arrival

A short JFF video shows members of the Reggae Boyz party arriving for the Unity Cup and exchanging informal greetings, with one person identified in the clip as Marcus.

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Ambraee Houslin | The Bank in Your Pocket: AI, Fintech, and the Unbundling of Caribbean Banking

Jamaican private equity strategist Ambraee Houslin (Photo: Contributed) For most Jamaicans, the banking relationship has always been a slightly uncomfortable one. Long queues

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OUR-TODAY

Caribbean POSH announces 2026 ICON Woman Awards honorees

Landmark 10-Year celebration being held in British Virgin Islands Caribbean POSH has officially unveiled the distinguished honourees for the 2026 Caribbean POSH ICON Woman Awards, taking place on June 26, 2026, in the British Virgin Islands as part of the highly anticipated Caribbean POSH Weekend 2026. Celebrating 10 Years of Purpose and POSH, this milestone year will honour an extraordinary group of Caribbean women whose leadership, innovation, and impact continue to shape the future of the region across government, tourism, sustainability, entrepreneurship, media, and community development

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The evolution of alternative investments: How tokenisation is reshaping real estate and beyond

Denise Marshall-Miller, AVP – Global Markets & Digital Asset Trading at VM Wealth Management Alternative investments, once the exclusive playground of institutions and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, are undergoing a profound transformation. Assets such as private equity, infrastructure, hedge funds, fine art, and commercial real estate were historically illiquid, opaque, and accessible only to those with substantial capital and connections

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Negril Restaurant Operator Killed, Czech Visitor Hurt in Westmoreland Robbery

Police say Nashon “Bubba” McGibbon was fatally shot during a robbery at his Negril restaurant on Friday night. A female tourist from the Czech Republic was also wounded.

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OUR-TODAY

Top Jamaican acts for JHouse Vol. 1 album

American producer, DJ and recording artiste Freddy Browne, CEO of JHouse Entertainment American producer, DJ and recording artiste Freddy Browne—CEO of JHouse Entertainment who also has more than 20 years of experience with Sony Music—is completing his highly anticipated album, JHouse Vol. 1

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Dawes says Jamaica cannot ignore the mental health, humanitarian, and social crisis facing ordinary citizens

File PHOTO: Alfred Dawes, the Shadow Minister on Health and Wellness, while speaking at a press conference about the recent $31 million drill purchased by SERHA at 1 West Kings House Road, Kingston on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Photo: Olivia Hutchinson/Our Today) Opposition Spokesperson on Health and Wellness, Dr Alfred Dawes, says Jamaica is confronting a growing mental health and humanitarian crisis that extends far beyond hospitals and clinics, warning that too many citizens are struggling emotionally, financially, and psychologically without adequate support

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Woman Killed at Papine Market, Gunman Shot in Dramatic Old Hope Road Chase

Woman Killed at Papine Market, Gunman Shot in Dramatic Old Hope Road ChaseBy Mckoy's News / May 24, 2026 A female market manager was shot and killed at the Papine Market in St Andrew on Friday afternoon, while the alleged gunman was later shot and injured during a dramatic confrontation with a policeman along Old Hope Road. The deceased has been identified as Colleen Bernard, an employee of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) and manager of the Papine Market

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Amanda Slew | Beyond the Quarrel: What the Burchell-Holness clash really costs Jamaican women

Amanda Slew, young gender advocate There are moments in public life that stop you in your tracks, not because they are surprising, but because they are deeply disappointing. The recent exchange involving the Speaker of the House and Member of Parliament Miss Nickeisha Burchell is one such moment

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Dennis Minott | The composite animal Jamaica is quietly creating

Technocratic Polish The health of a democracy is not measured by whether its leaders are accused. Every leader eventually will be

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Pamela Redwood | Until the voters hold politicians accountable, nothing will change

Every election season, the speeches sound the same. Justice

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JTTA Appoints Daryll Sutherland to Lead Table Tennis Marketing Push

The Jamaica Table Tennis Association has named Daryll Sutherland as director of marketing, placing him in charge of brand-building, partnerships and public engagement for the sport.

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PBCJ plans Pikney Sinting Watch Party for Child Month close

PBCJ will close Child Month with a Pikney Sinting edition of its Watch Party, featuring vintage Jamaican children’s programming, a short film, ring games and prizes.

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Runkus pushes reggae beyond genre limits with Supernova album

Runkus says his new album Supernova links reggae, visual art and global ambition, with production shaped from 170 songs and collaborations involving Sean Paul and a Peter Tosh sample.

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Papine Market manager killed as police probe suspect, body-camera rollout and IC court fight

Police are questioning a wounded suspect after Papine Market manager Colleen Bernard was fatally shot. The news update also covered the Government’s police body-camera policy and a court dispute over Integrity Commission access to Health Ministry files.

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Students praise Mr Stevenson after viral school celebration video

Students at Nelson Mandela Community College say teacher Mr Stevenson has become a mentor and father figure, crediting him with improving their attitude to school and learning.

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Meet records tumble at 2026 Tornadoes Invitational Swim Meet

Day two of the Tornadoes Invitational at the National Aquatic Centre produced several new meet records, with young swimmers chasing Goodwill Championship qualifying times for Trinidad in August.

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Arsenal title claim, Kingston shooting probes and Vybz Kartel video lead Star recap

Star Cap rounded up major stories from the week, including Arsenal’s reported Premier League triumph, INDECOM investigations in Kingston, Ewane Price’s firearms sentence and a viral Vybz Kartel bathroom video.

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NHT mortgage payments resume after Hurricane Melissa moratorium

The National Housing Trust says more than 30,000 mortgagors benefited from hurricane relief, with payments now restarted and further assistance available for households still affected.

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NHT Sets Out Mortgage Payment Restart After Hurricane Melissa Relief Period

The National Housing Trust says mortgage payments have resumed after a six-month Hurricane Melissa moratorium, with late fees waived for May and June and extra help available for severely affected homeowners.

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GLEANER

Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak - WHO upgrades risk assessment

Bunia (AP):Authorities in north-eastern Congo banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people yesterday in an effort to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in a region where medical workers have struggled with a lack of resources and pushback from angry residents.The World Health Organization (WHO) said that the outbreak now poses a “very high” risk for Congo — up from a previous categorisation of “high” — but that the risk of the disease spreading globally remains low.WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said 82 cases and seven deaths have been confirmed in Congo, but that the outbreak is believed to be “much larger.”There is no available vaccine for the Bundibugyo virus, which spread undetected for weeks in Congo’s Ituri Province following the first known death, while authorities tested for another, more common Ebola virus and returned negative results. There are now 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, though more are expected as surveillance expands.“We are trying to catch up,” Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner said

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Capleton generates buzz with ‘Prayers Up’

Reggae-dancehall icon Capleton is feeling the love from fans worldwide as buzz continues to build around his latest single, Prayers Up, featuring Derrick Sound. The spiritually charged anthem, produced by Evidence Music, is now streaming across all major platforms and serves as the second single from Capleton’s highly anticipated upcoming album, Heights Of Fire, due June 26, 2026

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Kenne Blessin wins new fans with ‘Vice Versa Love’ remake

For reggae singer Kenne Blessin, revisiting a classic is less about nostalgia than reinterpretation. The artiste’s new version of Barrington Levy’s Vice Versa Love — the 1990s reggae favourite celebrated for its gentle groove and message of reciprocal love — has begun drawing attention across reggae circles

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Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win, Mallorca, Girona down

Barcelona, Spain (AFP) — Real Madrid ended a troubled La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao in Alvaro Arbeloa’s last game at the helm, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight on Saturday. In the final round of fixtures, Mallorca defeated already-relegated Real Oviedo 3-0 to reach 42 points, but it was not enough to survive

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G2K condemns PNP Nekeisha Burchell’s sexist remarks directed at Speaker of the House

G2K President Sashana-Lee Edwards Warns against discouraging young women from public life Generation 2000 (G2K), the young professional affiliate of the Jamaica Labour Party, strongly condemns the recent comments attributed to Member of Parliament Nekeisha Burchell, in which she reportedly likened the Speaker of the House, the Honourable Juliet Holness, to women who like to control their husbands saying, “I just think the Speaker, she likes to be in control, and I mean, that kind of control that perhaps you can get away with in a marriage, if you want to control your husband…” G2K regards the statement as sexist, unfortunate, and beneath the standard expected of elected representatives. Political disagreement is legitimate, and robust debate is essential to democracy

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Carpenter charged after allegedly using relative’s money to build house

Kingston, Jamaica – A St James carpenter has been charged with fraudulent conversion after allegedly spending money entrusted to him by a relative. Jordan Ricketts, 30, was reportedly entrusted with US$10,000 between July and August 2024, and asked to safeguard the money for the complainant and his wife to use while vacationing in Jamaica

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Dover Raceway set for Labour Day racing return after eight-month break

Doug “Hollywood” Gore says Dover Raceway is preparing to restore big-race energy and fresh rivalries when motorsport returns for the Labour Day meet on Monday, May 25.

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Sharks swimmer William sets 200m medley record at Tornadoes meet

William of Sharks Swim Club lowered a long-standing 200m individual medley record on day two of the Tornadoes Swim Meet at the National Stadium Aquatic Centre.

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GC Foster track renovation faces fresh delay and rising costs

Renovation of the GC Foster College track has stalled again after contractors paused resurfacing work, leaving the St. Catherine institution facing weather risks and higher costs.

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Portmore United and Cavalier ready for Red Stripe Premier League final

Portmore United and defending champions Cavalier meet Sunday in the Red Stripe Premier Jamaica Premier League final, with both camps backing their preparation after contrasting routes to the decider.

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Montego Bay Sports Complex redevelopment plan unveiled for St. James

The Katherine Hall facility, branded The Hive, is being redesigned as a multisport hub with a pool, courts, dormitory, go-karting and future track work.

St. JamesNews
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Enhanced Games competitors face questions over doping risks and youth influence

Athletes at the Las Vegas Enhanced Games are defending or qualifying their involvement as critics warn the pro-doping event could endanger competitors and influence young fans.

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Tropical wave to influence Caribbean weather as Jamaica faces afternoon showers

A tropical wave is forecast to move into the Caribbean on Sunday afternoon, while Jamaica remains under partly cloudy conditions with isolated showers and thunderstorms expected in several inland and western areas.

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Negril businessman killed, tourist wounded as Jamaican news roundup covers crime, health and road disruptions

A YouTube news roundup reported a fatal robbery in Negril, a chickenpox concern at Linstead Hospital, violence in St. Andrew, a fraud sentence, a Hanover road closure and the Government’s police body-camera plans.

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St. Ann Paralegal Clerk Georgia Messam Gets Prison Term in $27m Property Fraud Case

Georgia Messam, a St. Ann-based paralegal clerk and Justice of the Peace, has been sentenced to prison after admitting guilt in a $27 million real estate fraud matter tied to a property purchase.

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Manchester councillor urges urgent water trucking for Alligator Pond

Manchester councillor Omar Robinson says water shortages in Alligator Pond have reached a critical point, prompting renewed calls for ministry support to truck water to affected communities.

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Bartlett says Jamaica remains safe after Sangster Airport police shooting

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica remains safe for travellers after a US citizen died following a police shooting at Sangster International Airport, where officials say security had been breached.

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Mandeville mayor warns drain blockers ahead of hurricane season

Mayor Donovan Mitchell says Manchester authorities will take a firm line against people who block drains, including those placing material on roadways, as hurricane-season preparations intensify.

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Jamaicans Urged to Honour Sacrifices of Labour Heroes

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is calling on citizens to honour the sacrifices of the nation’s labour heroes by helping to build a fair and inclusive labour environment

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NWA warns of Portmore traffic delays as Municipal Boulevard-Hellshire road works advance

The National Works Agency is warning motorists to expect slower traffic in Portmore next week as paving and widening works advance between Municipal Boulevard and Hellshire. Investigations into a cave under the roadway are also delaying drainage work.

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Mandeville doctor warns heat exposure may raise kidney disease risk

A renal-unit doctor at Mandeville Regional Hospital is urging outdoor workers and men in particular to watch their kidney health as hotter conditions intensify before summer.

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Chickenpox outbreak at Linstead hospital sparks concern over staff vaccine costs

St. Catherine health committee chairman Sydney Rose has criticised Linstead Public Hospital’s reported handling of a chickenpox outbreak affecting medical and non-medical staff. Public health officials say the matter is under investigation.

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Edmund Bartlett reassures visitors after fatal police shooting at Sangster airport

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica remains safe for visitors following a fatal police shooting involving an American citizen at Sangster International Airport.

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Rights commission urges independent probe into Latoya Bulgin police shooting in St James

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has raised alarm over Latoya Bulgin's fatal police shooting in Granville and urged a swift, independent investigation.

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