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02 Sep, 2026
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Amnesty Int’l calls for end to ‘murderous’ air strikes in Caribbean Sea
NEW YORK (CMC): The international human rights group Amnesty International is calling for an end to the United States military’s “deadly, ongoing and illegal campaign” of air strikes against suspected…
02 Sep, 2026
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SVF donates $2.1m to support heart surgery for children
For many Jamaican families, the cost of heart surgery can place life-saving treatment beyond reach. Supreme Ventures Foundation (SVF) is seeking to ease that burden through a donation of $2.1 million…
02 Sep, 2026
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Jamaica Energy Partners awards over $19m in scholarships
The Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP) Group has awarded 68 scholarships with a combined multi-year value of $19.95 million, providing support to students at the secondary and tertiary levels through its…
02 Sep, 2026
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Jamaica now has more Internet subscriptions than people, latest post-Melissa data reveals
The first official telecoms data released since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica last October reveals a sector with reduced fixed-line services, but with greater mobile broadband penetration than the…
02 Sep, 2026
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Royane Green champions dance fitness for body, mind
Zumba aerobic classes have become a popular fitness option, with workout routines incorporating musical genres such as hip-hop, soca, electronic dance music and even dancehall. But if you once had…
02 Sep, 2026
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Renee Wallace appointed JLS Reading Ambassador
Literary content creator Renee Wallace has been appointed the Jamaica Library Service’s (JLS’s) Reading Ambassador, taking on a role aimed at promoting reading and literacy across the island. The…
02 Sep, 2026
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Millions wasted by gov’t on long leases for buildings
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica cannot keep wasting taxpayers’ money on long‑term leases that deliver nothing. Two recent cases from Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) show exactly why government should be…
02 Sep, 2026
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Keeping your edge through menopause
Perimenopause and menopause do not stop at the office door. Changes in sleep, energy, concentration and mood can follow women into the workplace, sometimes affecting how they navigate meetings,…
02 Sep, 2026
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BNS flags rising Caribbean mortgage write-downs as parent posts record quarter
The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) disclosed slightly higher mortgage impairments in the Caribbean during its July third-quarter on a sequential basis, even as the Canadian parent reported record…