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25 Sep, 2026
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Delegates walk out as Netanyahu addresses UN
Israel’s increasingly isolated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took centre stage at the United Nations General Assembly yesterday, defending his decision to attack Iran as an easy one. Hamas said it…
25 Sep, 2026
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Venezuela’s acting leader promises elections at the ‘right moment’
In her first address to the United Nations General Assembly since taking office, Venezuela’s acting president promised elections this week and said the country’s people would decide the “right moment”…
25 Sep, 2026
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News outlets back at White House
NEW YORK (AP): Three news organisations banned from the White House for days were back yesterday after a judge handed them a victory in an extraordinary showdown between President Donald Trump and…
25 Sep, 2026
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How Simone Gardner unwinds - Miss Grand Ja talks representing Ja, independence and downtime joys
For Simone Gardner, the journey to the Miss Grand International stage goes far beyond the pursuit of a crown. The attorney-at-law, media personality, entrepreneur and advocate departed Kingston on…
25 Sep, 2026
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China’s leader urges ‘healthy’ competition with US
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump yesterday hailed the “truly great friendship” he has forged with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader began his highly anticipated state visit by pressing for the…
25 Sep, 2026
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Fraser-Pryce building beyond the finish line
Jamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce said she is increasingly using the lessons from her 18-year athletics career to advocate for greater investment, resources, and infrastructure for…
25 Sep, 2026
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Editorial | Listen to the lawyers
It is exceedingly rare in Jamaica for lawyers and high judicial officials to engage in public protests over questions of law and the doctrine of separation of powers. Fundamentally, there is…
25 Sep, 2026
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Doctor eyes hotel partnerships to grow medical tourism venture
For Dr Charmaine Thomas, a Jamaican physician with more than two decades of experience, medical tourism represents more than a business opportunity. In a region heavily dependent on tourism, she…
25 Sep, 2026
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Record turnout for Blue Run 5K strengthens men’s health drive
The Blue Run 5K recorded its largest turnout yet on September 20, underscoring growing public support for prostate-cancer awareness in Jamaica. The event attracted 4,859 registrants, up from 3,990 in…