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07 Oct, 2026
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Learn the reasons why sudden back pain can occur
One minute you’re reaching for an item on a shelf, picking up a child or simply getting out of bed. The next, a sudden stab of pain in your lower back leaves you wondering what just happened. Many…
07 Oct, 2026
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Breaking the silence on fibroids - Colette Guthrie urges women to recognise signs, seek care, and become informed advocates for their health
Colette Guthrie received her first fibroid diagnosis more than a decade ago, but she did little about it. Ten years later, a second diagnosis forced her to confront what she had previously ignored.…
07 Oct, 2026
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No one fights alone - Why early action and support matter in the breast cancer fight
Breast cancer does not begin and end with a diagnosis. The journey can involve fear, delayed screening, costly investigations, treatment, emotional strain and the challenge of balancing family and…
07 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica to launch 300MW renewable-energy auction before year end
Jamaica’s Generation Procurement Entity (GPE) said it now expects to issue its request for proposals (RFP) for the 300 megawatt (MW) renewable-energy and battery-storage auction before year-end. “The…
07 Oct, 2026
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A smarter way to study for exams
If you’re dreading a midterm exam, or just studying hard to keep up in any class, chances are your study habits involve taking notes as you read and then going back over them. Maybe you pull out (or…
07 Oct, 2026
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Carib Cement cuts water use 16% as sustainability agenda broadens
Caribbean Cement Company Ltd has reduced water withdrawals by 16 per cent, marking a new phase in the manufacturer’s sustainability strategy as it seeks to lower its environmental footprint beyond…
07 Oct, 2026
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United Oil & Gas loss widens to US$800,000 but explorer pitches Jamaica as alternative to Middle East risk
United Oil & Gas Plc, the London-listed explorer seeking a partner for its offshore Jamaican acreage, reported that first-half losses more than doubled as it advanced exploration work on its…
07 Oct, 2026
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Morris calls for informal settlements to be upgraded
WESTERN BUREAU: Senator Floyd Morris, the opposition spokesman on housing and sustainable living, is proposing that at least 30 per cent of the $11.4 billion annually extracted from the National…
07 Oct, 2026
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Something Extra | Wednesday
The fashion conversation continues at the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association’s annual M&E Awards, where guests embraced bold silhouettes, intricate details and standout accessories…