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Int’l experts to help fix adoption gaps

September 11, 2026 | News
Local policymakers have partnered with international legal experts to overhaul Jamaica’s adoption and foster care frameworks, aiming to strengthen child-safety protocols and eliminate bureaucratic delays that leave prospective parents on years-long waiting lists while children remain stranded in state care. Global legal body Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) has pledged to work directly with the Government and state agencies to build a tailored child-protection framework as the country reviews its domestic adoption and fostering legislation.
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Netball Jamaica continues funding drive for trainer

President of Netball Jamaica (NJ) Karen Rosen-Baugh says the organisation is continuing its search for corporate sponsorship to help fund a full-time strength-and-conditioning trainer for the national netball programme. Rosen-Baugh said the position is critical to the preparation of the Sunshine Girls and the country’s development squads, particularly with Jamaica’s build-up to next year’s World Cup already under way.
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Real Mona gets Douglas-sized title push

Real Mona have strengthened their squad for a maiden Jamaica Women’s Premier League (JWPL) title bid with the signing of experienced striker Shikira Douglas following their semi-final exit in their debut season. Real Mona were eliminated by eventual champions Frazsiers Whip last season, and head coach Neo Oxford told The Gleaner that the campaign was a learning experience that the club hopes to build on with the addition of Douglas.
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Bhatia, Ramharack combine to humble Jamaica Empress

Much was expected of the Jamaica Empress following their resilient opening-win performance. However, they were unable to replicate that form in their second outing as the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) made light work of the Jamaicans in their Limacol WCPL encounter yesterday. The Knight Riders secured back-to-back victories to maintain their unbeaten start with a commanding nine-wicket win. After being sent in to bat, the Empress suffered an early setback, losing two wickets from successive deliveries in the second over.

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James savours historic US Open run - Tennis Jamaica boss proud of junior programme in the wake of quarterfinal-round showing

Jamaican teenager Alyssa James has described her run to the US Open Junior Girls’ Doubles quarterfinals as an “amazing” experience, one that provided valuable lessons in both singles and doubles competition. Eighth-seeded James and her Ukrainian partner, Polina Skliar, saw their campaign end in the quarterfinals, where they were beaten 6-4, 6-4 by American twins Annika and Kristina Penickova. The defeat brought the curtain down on James’ junior career as she prepares to transition to the professional ranks.

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Media personality and artiste Heather Cummings is among this year’s honorees at the 2026 Excellence in Music Ceremony, organised by Back 2 Da Future Music Limited in collaboration with Royalty Network Inc.
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5 Questions With Heather Cummings

Media personality, artiste, podcaster and businesswoman Heather Cummings is one of the 2026 honorees at the Excellence in Music Ceremony 2026 organised by Back 2 Da Future Music Limited in collaboration with Royalty Network Inc.

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United Oil commissions drill study as farm-out deadline nears

London-listed United Oil & Gas Plc has commissioned a study of offshore drilling rig-availability and costs for its Walton-Morant licence off southern Jamaica, the company said in filings.
“This drilling study marks an important step in our operational planning to advance the Walton-Morant licence towards a potential future drilling programme. It will provide a current, market-based assessment of rig suitability, availability, commercial conditions, and the long-lead items required to drill Colibri and Thunderball or similar targets,” stated United’s new chief operating officer Donal Meehan in a statement.

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Danar ‘Dan Dan’ Royal pairs a casual black short-sleeved button-down shirt with light coloured pants and white low tops.
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Something Extra | Friday

Actor and dub poet Sheldon Shepherd gave media and invited guests an exclusive first listen to his 11-track debut album, Give Thanks, on Wednesday at The University of the West Indies, Mona campus’s Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, followed by a conversation with Fae Ellington. The event drew a substantial crowd of creatives, among them Shepherd’s longtime friends, and with videos accompanying several tracks, guests were given the opportunity to really experience the album. The Tuff Gong-distributed project drops on September 18, Shepherd’s birthday.

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Editorial | Gun law misfires?

When policy or laws deliver perverse or unintended outcomes, or threaten to do so, those who have the power to make adjustments must take note and consider necessary adjustments.

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