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28 Aug, 2026
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Peter Espeut | One-sided treaties and reciprocity
And so, two weeks ago (August 12), Jamaica’s Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth…
28 Aug, 2026
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Deere posts first profit gain in three years, raises outlook
Deere & Company, one of the world’s largest farm and construction equipment manufacturers, posted its first year-over-year profit increase since 2023, driven by surging demand for construction…
28 Aug, 2026
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‘Rules are rules’ is precisely the problem
THE EDITOR, Madam: We are calling on Education Minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon to reconsider her assertion that “rules are rules”, in light of her recent position that parents should not be…
28 Aug, 2026
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History’s garbage heap
THE EDITOR, Madam: America’s gross national debt passed US$40 trillion on August 21. Although President Bill Clinton is best remembered for one scandal after another, he managed to balance the…
28 Aug, 2026
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Barrick narrows Ja gold hunt to three target areas as drilling nears
Global mining giant Barrick Mining Corporation said its focusing on three areas in Jamaica to explore ahead of drilling considerations.
28 Aug, 2026
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Time limits, midnight cut-off: Meta’s new rules for kids go further, critics say not enough
Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences, thanks to a historic US$18-billion settlement Meta Platforms reached on Wednesday with 48 US states. Besides…
28 Aug, 2026
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Letter of the Day | What is the point of environmental rules if they can be ignored?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Six environmental permits issued for projects in wetland areas in Falmouth, Trelawny have raised questions about how Jamaica manages development in environmentally sensitive areas.…
28 Aug, 2026
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Canada bolsters defence industry as US trade relations worsen
As Canada moves to reduce its dependence on American military suppliers, the push is on display inside a Toronto garment factory. Hunched over sewing machines, two workers rapidly stitch together…
28 Aug, 2026
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Cardi B set for first J’can show; BZR promises top production
When Cardi B takes the stage at Jamaica’s National Stadium this Heroes Weekend, the performance will mark the international superstar’s first stadium show. And, according to Kelvin Santiago, Cardi B’s…