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Dancehall Reunion: Vybz Kartel and Mavado will reunite for “Gaza Vs Gully Live” at London’s O2 Arena on September 9, with tickets on general sale July 10—coming after their Jamaica appearance at Reggae Sumfest later this month. Anti-Corruption Courts: Jamaica’s Integrity Commission chair, Ret’d Justice Carol Lawrence Beswick, says the watchdog will keep acting “without fear or favour” as court challenges rise, warning litigation can slow corruption-fighting work. Hurricane Melissa Recovery: In St Elizabeth, Reverend Dr Henley Morgan urges a shift from relief to a “hand up” for rebuilding, while the St Elizabeth Homecoming Foundation questions NaRRA’s lead role and timing. Alpart Restart: JISCO’s Alpart refinery in Nain, St Elizabeth, is set to resume by June 2027 after a US$490m modernisation plan, with upgrades to power, residue management and port/rail infrastructure. Crime Update: The JCF reports a jump in its murder clearance rate to 111%, with 304 murder cases cleared between Jan 1 and July 4. Money & Markets: Bank of Jamaica says net international reserves rose slightly in June to US$6.489b, and Finance Minister Fayval Williams says 25 firms are lined up for the JSE Micro Market. Sports (Cricket): Vitel Lawes, a 19-year-old wrist spinner, earns his first senior West Indies ODI call-up for the opening three matches vs New Zealand. Sports (Basketball): Canada set a new FIBA Americas Qualifiers record with 48 field goals in a 116-78 win over Jamaica. Regional Politics: CARICOM leaders agreed to seek a CCJ advisory opinion on the reappointment process for Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett, after Trinidad and Tobago’s objection.

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S Hotels Jamaica CEO Christopher Issa Named JHTA Hotelier of the Year

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Harlem Fine Arts Show partners with Creole Food Festival for Hamptons summer event

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Reliant Destinations’ Mr TraveLux tops 10 million watch minutes

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UNESCO Hosts National Validation Meeting for Jamaica's Health and Family Life Education Study

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UNESCO Launches Report to Tackle AI-Enabled Gender-Based Violence in Jamaica

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