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22 Apr, 2026
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TSMC profits jump 58% in March quarter on AI demand
Taiwan’s chipmaker TSMC, one of the world’s largest companies, reported a 58 per cent jump in profit on Thursday for the January-March quarter, thanks to strong demand driven by the artificial…
22 Apr, 2026
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Central St Mary students receive tablets under USF programme
Ten students from schools across Central St Mary have received tablet computers under the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) Connect a Child Programme, delivered through the office of the constituency’s…
22 Apr, 2026
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Petrol price hike viewed as opportunity for Knutsford Express
Cross country bus service, Knutsford Express Services Limited (KEX) argued that the rise in petrol prices due to the conflict in the Middle East could benefit its business. CEO Oliver Townsend said…
22 Apr, 2026
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Cannabis industry on a $10b high despite Melissa
Jamaica’s legal cannabis industry was valued at US$63 million, or more than J$10 billion, in 2025, up nearly two-thirds higher year-on-year, according to the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), which…
22 Apr, 2026
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Beyond the rain: The ethical implications of undisciplined driving
THE EDITOR, Madam: Character is not built under pressure; it is exposed by it. When the afternoon showers swept across Kingston last Friday, the city did not simply grind to a halt. It staged an…
22 Apr, 2026
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Massia Bailey | Power of early intervention for children with disabilities
Successful outcomes for learners with disabilities almost always begin with early intervention. The “power” of early intervention lies not in a single strategy, but in a convergence of developmental…
22 Apr, 2026
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Elizabeth Morgan | Another oil crisis
Following on from last week’s article on war, it is quite evident that it does not aid development. War creates setbacks in economic growth and stifles development everywhere there are active…
22 Apr, 2026
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Reproductive health challenges women face
Women’s reproductive health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, yet across the world and particularly in the Caribbean, many women continue to face serious, often preventable health challenges.…
22 Apr, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Jamaica is not being built for Jamaicans
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a troubling pattern unfolding across Jamaica that deserves serious public attention. More and more of our housing market is being priced in US dollars. Our island is…