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05 Jul, 2026
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Remembering the days of Common Entrance
When I sat the Common Entrance Examination (now PEP) in 1968, there were no horns, bells, or mini carnivals for those who passed. Maybe a tub of your favourite Buckingham ice cream if you were on good…
05 Jul, 2026
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Gabriel Agbo | Why do we fall sick?
God will heal you! Yes, He said that He is the One who heals all our diseases. As you read this message, may the healing power of the Almighty touch you, in Jesus’ name! Now, we know clearly that it…
05 Jul, 2026
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Government, Opposition pay tribute to legendary coach Stephen 'Franno' Francis
The Government and Opposition have expressed profound sadness at the passing of decorated Jamaican track and field coach Stephen ‘Franno’ Francis, describing him as one of the country's greatest…
05 Jul, 2026
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St Catherine woman fined $300,000 for attempting to bribe policeman
A St Catherine woman who attempted to bribe a policeman with $15,000 to prevent the prosecution of her son was on Friday fined $300,000 or 30 days' imprisonment in the parish court.
05 Jul, 2026
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Vehicle reported stolen in Manchester found in bushes in St Catherine, probe launched
The police in St Catherine have launched an investigation following the discovery of a car in bushes in Dover district that was reported stolen in Manchester.
04 Jul, 2026
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‘Historic day’ for MSMEs
WESTERN BUREAU:
The Government has committed to ensuring that micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) benefit from the billions of dollars being spent on public contracts, with Finance…
04 Jul, 2026
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Push for US inquiry into deportee deal - Federal lawmakers urged to launch probe into third-country nationals agreement
A Jamaican-American advocate has formally requested that members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation launch an inquiry into the third-country nationals (TCN) agreement signed between Jamaica and…
04 Jul, 2026
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Man gets 18-year sentence for sexual assault of 6-y-o, 8-y-o girls
A man sentenced to 18 years and six months in prison for sexually assaulting his two young female relatives, aged six and eight, in Manchester more than seven years ago, is to serve nearly the full…
04 Jul, 2026
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MoBay mayor urges small businesses to seize government contracts
WESTERN BUREAU:
A challenge has been issued to Jamaica’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to professionalise their operations and aggressively pursue government…