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27th Edition of the French film festival opens in Havana

The 27th edition of the French Film Festival opened on Thursday afternoon at the Yara Cinema in Havana with a screening of the film *The Children of the Resistance* (2016), directed by Christophe Barratier—a filmmaker who has been a consistent presence throughout several editions of the event.…

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Cuba appreciates India’s support for maternal and neonatal health

On Thursday, at the United Nations , Cuba reaffirmed the importance of South-South cooperation as an essential instrument for promoting sustainable development and strengthening solidarity among developing nations.

Cuba attended Ibero-American higher education conference

Walter Baluja Garcia, Cuba’s Minister of Higher Education, led the Cuban delegation attending the 2nd Ibero-American Joint Ministerial Conference on Higher Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, held in Alicante, Spain.

Cuba called at UN for a comprehensive reform of the Security Council

On Thursday, before the United Nations General Assembly, Cuba called for a comprehensive reform of the Security Council to ensure greater representation for developing countries and to correct historical imbalances in its composition.

Jamaican News

JCPD disburses $32.9 million in grants to date this fiscal year

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) has disbursed approximately $32.9 million to beneficiaries through its grants programme so far for fiscal year 2026-27. Manager of Rehabilitation, Transition and Social Services, Deborah Manning, told JIS News that more than 160 individuals have received funding under the initiative to date. She noted, however, that due to the overwhelming demand for grants, the JCPD was forced to temporarily close the programme on August 3.

Beryllium providing support to security guards following brazen Liguanea robbery

Security company Beryllium Limited says its immediate priority remains the welfare and continued support of its crew members following an armed robbery in Liguanea, St Andrew, on Monday. Beryllium, in a statement today, said it was cooperating fully with the Jamaica Constabulary Force in its ongoing investigation. It said that, given the sensitive nature of its operations and the active investigation, the company was unable to provide further details at this time.

GARDNER'S DAD WANTS DEATH PENALTY - Father of slain woman says hanging is deserved punishment for convicted Ruddock as defence vows appeal

Septimus Gardner never doubted that Andre Ruddock would be found guilty of murdering his daughter, Taneka, but said he wished hanging was still an option, as he believes death is the punishment the convicted killer deserved. “A life sentence is the right way, but mi only sorry say dem caa resume back hanging,” he said, when asked what sentence he was hoping for his daughter’s killer.

Merl Grove teachers revolt over principal’s leadership style

Merl Grove High School Chairman David Hall is warning that prolonged tensions at the St Andrew institution could undermine students’ success, as he calls on the Ministry of Education to urgently intervene following Monday’s teachers’ protest over the leadership of Principal Dr Marjorie Fullerton. “It is urgent, and we want the best for our girls, ... but we cannot get the best if the teacher staff is not happy,” Hall told The Gleaner.

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Entertainment News

FiWi Short Film Competition finalists revealed

The 10 finalists selected for the 2026 FiWi Short Film Competition have been disclosed by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) ahead of the competition’s awards ceremony scheduled for November 26.

Music industry celebrated at JaRIA Honour Awards

Copeland Forbes being interviewed on the red carpet of the JaRIA Honour Awards on Sunday night was entertaining. The veteran tour manager, booking agent, artiste manager, and author managed to cleverly turn a general question about the music industry into his own mini informative session.

Russell Brand sentenced to 10 1/2 years in British prison for rape and sexual assault

LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off. Judge Joel Bennathan told Brand that he showed a “casual and arrogant disregard” for any woman who said no to him. “About 20 years ago, Russell Brand, you were becoming famous,” Bennathan said. “You were clever — and in many people’s eyes, funny and charismatic. You had also become a sexual predator.”

Top spot for medical doctor in JCDC Creative Writing Competition

For 26-year-old medical doctor Rashaun Stewart, the prescription for literary excellence has been a healthy dose of imagination, a lifelong love of reading, and an unwavering commitment to the craft of writing. Stewart emerged as the Best Overall Writer in the Jamaica Creative Writing Competition, organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), taking home an impressive 11 awards across the competition’s categories.

Nigy Boy brings ‘Big Energy’ to new campaign

Dancehall artiste Nigy Boy is taking his latest musical hit beyond the airwaves, joining forces with Double Seven Energy Drink for a new campaign aimed at inspiring consumers to embrace confidence, ambition and a winning mindset. The partnership forms part of Double Seven’s new three-month BIG ENERGY campaign which runs through to January 2027. Inspired by Nigy Boy’s single, Big Energy, the initiative brings together music, lifestyle and consumer engagement under the rallying message, “Bring Big Energy with Double Seven.”

Dancehall artistes and the right to free speech

Much has been made of Beenie Man’s recent comments on an international platform when he was asked about Jamaica’s recovery efforts one year after the passage of Hurricane Melissa, and also of Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’s response that the entertainer was tarnishing Brand Jamaica and speaking on matters on which he was not qualified.

Jkuhl shares her WOMEX 2026 experience - ‘I felt like I was destined to be there’

Singer and songwriter Janine ‘Jkuhl’ Coombs dreamt of being a performer at the World Music Expo – better known as WOMEX – and she had submitted applications before, but just didn’t get a favourable response. This year October, however, Coombs, the deputy director of Music Unites Jamaica Foundation, was selected as one of eight Caribbean women to attend the festival in Gran Canaria, Spain.

Ten Types Beauty Contest captivates Jamaica – Part 1

In 1955, Jamaica held the Ten Types Beauty Contest, where 10 separate beauty queens were selected based on their race and complexion. With immense positive feedback from local and international press, the pageant projected the idea of Jamaica as a racial paradise. With this branding of Jamaican society, the pageant became one of the major influences in shaping the nation’s new national motto: Out of Many, One People.