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Kristen Gyles | Reading more than just the headline

Increasingly, I have been noticing a trend: people do not read anymore.
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Scores displaced as several homes demolished in Coopers Pen, Trelawny You cannot convince me that there wasn’t a more humane way to do this! These people faced a catastrophic Cat 5 hurricane less…
People carry water during a power outage in Havana, Cuba.
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Peter Espeut | Can leopards change their spots?

Knowledge of history provides insights into the present and peeks into the future. I hope this little excursus is of interest. In 1823, James Monroe, the fifth US president (1817-1825), declared US…
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Jamaica Stock Exchange profit nearly triples on higher trading activity

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) posted a triple-digit rise in second-quarter profit as increased market activity boosted transaction-related revenue and management cut operating costs, helping offset…
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Adopt protective, proactive approach to use DNA testing

THE EDITOR, Madam: Despite the challenges, the potential of DNA testing to solve crimes, exonerate the innocent, convict the guilty and bring closure to families is immense. Jamaica can learn from…
Letters
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Letter of the Day | CCJ’s internal disputes and Jamaica’s choice

THE EDITOR, Madam: The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is facing increased scrutiny following the publication of leaked emails in the Trinidad Express, which reportedly reveal serious disagreements…
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First phase of Sun Coast Beach Club scheduled for completion in 15 months

The first phase of the Sun Coast Beach Club in St Thomas is on track for completion in December 2027, following delays in design, financing, and logistics. “The original architectural design was very…
Chris Zacca President and CEO of Sagicor Group Jamaica.
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Sagicor profit falls 40 per cent in second quarter as Hurricane Melissa claims weigh on insurance book

Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd reported net profit of $2.85 billion for the second quarter ended June 2026, down 40 per cent a year earlier, as Hurricane Melissa-related claims and the absence of one-off…
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Digicel earnings expected to inch up to US$730 million in fiscal 2027

Rating agency Fitch expects Digicel’s earnings to hit at least US$730 million for its financial year ending March 2027, roughly 3.0 per cent higher than a year earlier. “This is driven by low…