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21 Apr, 2026
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Kurt F. Robertson | On our feet, not on our knees: Jamaica, Cuba, and the cost of surrender
Caribbean nations – burdened by colonial exploitation and slavery – have not been granted the dignity of equals by global powers; instead, we continue to languish in the shadow of United States…
21 Apr, 2026
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Gov’t wins as court throws out lawsuit by anti-COVID-19 vaccine protesters
The Constitutional Court has rejected a sweeping challenge brought by four protesters who claimed the Government violated their fundamental rights when police broke up their protest against COVID-19…
21 Apr, 2026
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Confidence results among consumers and businesses mixed for March 2026 quarter
The first quarter of 2026, which covers January to March, showed Jamaica in recovery mode after Hurricane Melissa, according to the latest Business and Consumer Confidence Survey. Consumers are…
21 Apr, 2026
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Group in USVI charged for allegedly running prostitution ring and harbouring illegal immigrants
ST THOMAS, United States Virgin Islands, CMC – United States law enforcement officials have arrested three members of a group allegedly running a prostitution ring and harbouring illegal immigrants in…
21 Apr, 2026
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Chad will deploy 1,500 troops to Haiti to help combat gang violence
N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad will deploy 1,500 troops to Haiti as part of the United Nations security force to the Caribbean country to combat gang violence , according to a letter from the president…
21 Apr, 2026
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FAO and Government of Jamaica hand over fertiliser to farmers for hurricane recovery support
Farmers across several parishes are set to benefit from fertiliser and planting material, as the Government intensifies recovery efforts through partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization…
21 Apr, 2026
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Education Ministry condemns fatal stabbing of Seaforth High student
The Ministry of Education has expressed deep concern and outrage following the fatal stabbing of a student of Seaforth High School during a dispute at the Morant Bay Bus Park in St Thomas on Monday…
21 Apr, 2026
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St Ann community 'traumatised'
Member of Parliament (MP) for South East St Ann, Dr Kenneth Russell, has called for a full and transparent investigation into the killing of two brothers by the police in Steerfield, St Ann, early…
21 Apr, 2026
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Witness wary over 'resealed' exhibit in Acadia murder trial
Defence attorneys in the Acadia Drive murder trial yesterday objected to the identification of an exhibit in the Home Circuit Court, contending that the seal on the envelope had already been broken.