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07 Sep, 2026
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Flights cancelled as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
JAKARTA (AP): Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and disrupting operations at other…
07 Sep, 2026
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Democratic socialism and the PNP
THE EDITOR, Madam: Lately, there have been discussions about democratic socialism in the public square. In 1974, the People’s National Party (PNP) declared itself a party committed to democratic…
07 Sep, 2026
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Ronald Thwaites | Moral authority
What moral authority does any elected politician in Jamaica have to tell a public servant about wage restraint or productivity? They have tilted the very game they are asking the rest of us to play.…
07 Sep, 2026
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Sabrina Barnes | Not all western schools will reopen
Education Minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon has maintained that schools across Region Four, namely Hanover, St James and Westmoreland, are expected to reopen today (Monday, September 7). However,…
07 Sep, 2026
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Address the chaos in downtown Kgn
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was recently walking the streets of downtown Kingston with a heavy frown. The streets surrounding Big Tree, Luke Lane and much of downtown are extremely crowded and, at times,…
07 Sep, 2026
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Look beyond teacher migration
THE EDITOR, Madam: The conversation about teacher migration may be missing an important part of the story. I recently participated in an orientation for new teachers and what struck me was how many of…
07 Sep, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Address safety risks on construction sites
THE EDITOR, Madam: In Jamaica, construction is now a familiar part of everyday life. Most of us have learned to work around these activities. We slow down when approaching roadworks, walk around…
07 Sep, 2026
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Something Extra | Monday
Thursday was a truly buona notte, or good night, for the ambassador of Italy to the United States of America, Marco Peronaci, who received the warmest welcome during a private cocktail reception held…
06 Sep, 2026
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Wedding party fire in Congo’s capital Kinshasa leaves at least 22 dead
A fire at a wedding party in Congo’s capital Kinshasa left at least 22 people dead, the regional mayor said Saturday. Several others were injured. The fire started Friday night and continued into…