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13 Sep, 2026
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Sean Major-Campbell | When politicians lie
The Church in Jamaica will have to take clear ethical positions if it is going to be a conscience for the nation in an ever increasingly tribal political climate. Moral clarity cannot be an option.…
13 Sep, 2026
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Dwight Fletcher | War for truth
Last month, we talked about moving on after regret – a topic that is popular in many movies. This month, I want us to consider another growing theme in movies: What happens when we can no longer tell…
13 Sep, 2026
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Yaakov Raskin | A year of wonders begins with us
Today, as Jews around the world celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, we have entered the year 5787, counted from the creation of the world according to the Jewish calendar. If you are Jewish…
13 Sep, 2026
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Gabriel Agbo | The rain is coming!
Divine projects often begin like a little cloud, but eventually become a mighty rainstorm. When God wants to do something great, it usually starts small. If you are not careful, you may be tempted to…
12 Sep, 2026
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STICK TO CODES - JTA president rejects anything-goes approach to school dress, public standards
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President La Sonja Harrison is calling for a return to stricter dress-code standards in public spaces, including schools and financial institutions, arguing that…
12 Sep, 2026
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Furniture shortage, repairs delay Black River Primary reopening
A week after the start of the new academic year, classes are yet to resume at the Black River Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth as work continues to restore hurricane-ravaged classrooms. The…
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12 Sep, 2026
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Psychologist wants more J’cans trained to spot suicidal tendencies, intervene
WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Alcon Barnett, the clinical psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), is calling for Jamaicans to be trained as suicide ‘gatekeepers’, which he says will equip…
12 Sep, 2026
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MoBay mayor says StJMC will uphold law on squatting
WESTERN BUREAU: The St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) has committed to utilising existing laws to govern its handling of squatting in the parish even as it awaits the release of the National…
12 Sep, 2026
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Gager urges admin professionals to keep pace with tech
WESTERN BUREAU: Falmouth Mayor Collen Gager has urged administrative professionals to embrace adaptability and continuous learning as technology and artificial intelligence (AI) reshape the workplace,…