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24 Aug, 2026
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JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation donates J$1.5m to support Little Theatre restoration
The JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the JMMB Group, has donated J$1.5 million towards the restoration and preservation of the historic Little Theatre, supporting the purchase of…
24 Aug, 2026
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Rolling out the mat for oneness
Say the word yoga and most people picture a mat, a set of postures, and perhaps a studio with soft lighting and softer music. That picture is not wrong, but it is incomplete. The postures, or asanas,…
24 Aug, 2026
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What happens when Jamaica’s digital systems fail?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s digital transformation is accelerating, which brings enormous benefits. It also raises a question that deserves greater attention: what happens when these services are…
24 Aug, 2026
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Something Extra | Monday
Reggae and dancehall artiste D’Yani officially launched his long-awaited album, LLAP — Live Life & Prosper, on Friday at 105 Water Lane in downtown Kingston. The memorable evening drew fans and…
24 Aug, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Consider textbook relief for back-to-school
THE EDITOR, Madam: Another school year is about to begin and parents are once again preparing to shoulder the significant cost of sending their children back to school. Among the many expenses,…
24 Aug, 2026
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Carvell McLeary | Jamaica: Land of happy uncertainty
There are countries where life operates with the precision of a Swiss watch. Roads are labelled; buses stop where they should; road-construction sites are well marked on your approach; and automated…
24 Aug, 2026
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Professor Carol Archer tapped for global sustainable cities award jury
Professor Carol Archer has been invited to serve as one of seven international jurors for the fourth cycle of the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, known as the Shanghai Award, in…
24 Aug, 2026
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Ronald Thwaites | Saving ourselves
Prime Minister Holness made a good speech at the opening of the Alpha Mercy Historical Centre on August 18. He acknowledged that, long before state intervention in mass social welfare, churches and…
23 Aug, 2026
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Landslide at landfill in the capital of Guinea kills 30 people, officials say
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea’s capital of Conakry early on Sunday, killing 30 people, according to the central government. …