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25 Aug, 2026
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‘Surreal’ Miss Universe Jamaica win for Portlander Celene Hall
With Celene Hall being crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 on Sunday, the parish of Portland was flung into the pageant spotlight for the second time in August, and both times were historic. When…
25 Aug, 2026
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Actress says Hollywood does not protect child stars
Actress, Anna Paquin has spoken out about the dangers faced by female child stars following the death of Hayden Panettiere. Saying that young performers were “not as protected” by Hollywood as they…
25 Aug, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | ICENS trains next generation of radiation safety professionals
The International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona is playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of radiation-safety…
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25 Aug, 2026
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The Shipping Schedule
JAMAICA FREIGHT & SHIPPING CO LTD KINGSTON INDIGO I 25/08 CONTSHIP ART 25/08 SEABOARD VENTURE 26/08 CONTSHIP ART 26/08 COSCO HELLAS 27/08 CONTSHIP FOX 27/08 MAGELLAN STAR 27/08…
25 Aug, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | JN Foundation supports entrepreneurs rebuilding after Melissa
When Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of Jamaica last year, it left behind a trail of destruction - flattened homes, uprooted crops - and abruptly halted livelihoods. For many families, the…
25 Aug, 2026
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Shipping | SAJ urges shipping sector to prepare for high-value cheque changes
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) is urging shipping and maritime businesses to act quickly to prepare for changes to the processing of high-value cheques, warning that inadequate preparation…
25 Aug, 2026
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Michael Abrahams | Political weird stuff
Over the past few weeks, I inadvertently conducted a social experiment of sorts. I wrote newspaper articles and social media posts criticising both major political parties, the Jamaica Labour Party…
25 Aug, 2026
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Gordon Robinson | Memories by the score
In the wee hours of March 24, 2021, two days before her birthday, the Old Ball and Chain received a phone call that broke our hearts. Initially it was Liz on the phone. But she wasn’t able to continue…
25 Aug, 2026
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Readers’ reactions
Left in Limbo This home needs intervention, Grandma cannot manage these boys and, if help doesn’t happen now, we’re going to be reading about them in the news. OCA, CPFSA or whatever need to step…