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10 Mar, 2026
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Honour the caregivers
THE EDITOR, Madam: In recent years, I have gained a deeper appreciation for the caregivers who support us throughout life’s journey. From birth and adolescence to rehabilitation, disability support,…
10 Mar, 2026
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Stem the decline of community values
THE EDITOR, Madam: The rapid decline of community values in Jamaica is a problem that I believe needs to be taken seriously. Many communities in the past were known for their strong sense of…
10 Mar, 2026
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Grocery prices out of control
THE EDITOR, Madam: Filling a grocery bag in Jamaica is now a difficult task. It’s frightening that a tin of bully beef – the usual ‘quick-fix’ for the working class – is now a luxury item costing…
10 Mar, 2026
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Michael Abrahams | The cost of war
On February 28, the US and Israel began an assault, Operation Epic Fury, on Iran. During the first week of hostilities, bombs and missiles landed in 12 countries: Iran, Israel, United Arab Emirates,…
10 Mar, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Stop erasing their memories
THE EDITOR, Madam: Cuba/Jamaica relations have resurfaced again. This time it has taken on a more significant geopolitical tone based on recent development from the Donald Trump administration as…
10 Mar, 2026
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Playful banter sparks lasting love for William and Lisa-Gaye
For Lisa-Gaye Shakespeare and William ‘Billy’ Grant III, a playful rivalry between basketball fans unexpectedly turned into a love story that would cross both countries and cultures. They first met in…
10 Mar, 2026
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Teaching abroad to transform home
After seven years in Jamaica’s classrooms, Kay-Ann Bartley was ready for a broader stage. She had taught at Hammersmith Preparatory School, Keith Primary and Infant School, and St Ann’s Bay Primary…
10 Mar, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | Micro-pensions offer path to wider retirement coverage, says insurance expert
Hugh Reid, managing director of JN Life Insurance Company Limited, says the introduction of a micro pension scheme in Jamaica could significantly expand retirement coverage and help the country avoid…
10 Mar, 2026
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Early CSEC push pays off at Discovery Bay High
WESTERN BUREAU: Discovery Bay High School in St Ann is hailing its four-year-old Grade Nine Acceleration Programme (GNAP) – which exposes students to the rigours of the Caribbean Secondary Education…