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03 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica climbs four places in global tourism index
Jamaica has strengthened its position in global tourism, climbing four places in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2026, rising from 82nd to 78th among the 110…
03 Oct, 2026
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Hummingbird Gala 2026 to honour Sheryl Lee Ralph, Adam Stewart
Washington, D.C.: The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has raised US$12 million and deployed US$7.2 million to support initiatives in Jamaica, as the organisation prepares to host its 2026…
03 Oct, 2026
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The UN’s great contradiction
THE EDITOR, Madam: When formed in 1945 to replace the League of Nations after World War II, the objectives of the United Nations were to maintain international peace and security; to protect human…
03 Oct, 2026
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Amina Taylor | Reform’s mega windfall threatens Britain’s democracy
Britain’s democracy is for sale. Right-wing party Reform has received a record-breaking £72m in donations from two crypto billionaires. We should all collectively be very afraid. There used to be a…
03 Oct, 2026
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East double downs 10-man El Salvador
The Reggae Boyz returned to winning ways in the 2026 Concacaf Nations League, defeating 10-man El Salvador 2-0 in their League A Group B clash at the Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador earlier tonight.…
02 Oct, 2026
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Debt-saddled Argentina pitches ‘golden passport’ scheme to woo wealthy foreigners
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina on Friday announced plans to offer citizenship to wealthy foreigners in exchange for cash contributions or investments in government bonds, as libertarian…
02 Oct, 2026
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Florida’s dengue outbreak is now largest in continental US in decades
NEW YORK (AP) — Florida’s current dengue outbreak appears to be the largest in several decades in the continental United States. State health officials reported this week that more than 250 locally…
02 Oct, 2026
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Ganja and offensive weapons seized by police in St Andrew operation, three arrested
The police are reporting that three people were taken in custody following the seizure of approximately $500,000 worth of marijuana and an assortment of offensive weapons during a major operation in…
02 Oct, 2026
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KSAMC moves early to tackle Christmas traffic, parking and vending challenges
The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has kicked off its annual stakeholders’ meeting earlier than in previous years as preparations intensify for the busy Christmas season. The…