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22 Sep, 2026
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Yuri Kageyama | Centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm
Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years. It continues to blossom, quietly, not only with traditionalists but also with newcomers who…
22 Sep, 2026
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UN leaders' meeting convenes with secretary-general calling for 'world built on interdependence'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for "a world built on interdependence" as he made his final address on Tuesday to a yearly gathering of world…
22 Sep, 2026
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Legal fraternity to stage silent protest over Firearms Act
Jamaica’s legal fraternity will gather outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday to stage a silent protest, demanding immediate amendments to the country’s Firearms Act over strict mandatory sentencing…
22 Sep, 2026
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Violence Prevention Alliance launches Trees for Peace Competition in schools
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) has launched the 2026/2027 Trees for Peace Competition, with a renewed focus on climate resilience and the creation of peaceful spaces in schools. The…
22 Sep, 2026
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Four Jamaicans selected for prestigious US Fulbright, Hubert Humphrey programmes
The United States Embassy in Kingston has selected four Jamaicans for the prestigious Fulbright and Hubert Humphrey Fellowship programmes for the 2026-2027 academic year. The awardees – Abishua…
22 Sep, 2026
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New York airports resume operations after widescale disruptions
AP – Flights were taking off and landing at New York City-area airports on Tuesday, with some delays and cancellations, after hours of disruptions resulting from damaged communications lines at a key…
22 Sep, 2026
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Immigration Corner | How to obtain a standard visitor visa
Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to visit the United Kingdom (UK). Please advise how I should proceed with applying for this type of visa. V.S., Dear V.S., Persons who need to visit the UK as a standard…
22 Sep, 2026
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Northcoast trouble brews
Trouble is brewing in St Ann football circles, with Mount Pleasant Academy and the St Ann Football Association at loggerheads over the club’s future home ground following the arrival of Chapelton…
22 Sep, 2026
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No panic for winless Mt Pleasant
Paul Christie, sporting director of Mount Pleasant Football Academy, says that while the club is concerned about its poor start to the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) season, there is no panic within the…