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24 Mar, 2026
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Dr Tomlin Paul celebrated as a ‘Caribbean man’
Dr Tomlin J. Paul, the late deputy principal of The University of the West Indies (UWI), was yesterday remembered as a “Caribbean man”, a devoted father, and a distinguished medical professional, as…
24 Mar, 2026
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3,000 acres of fruit trees by 2035
Jamaica is embarking on an ambitious drive to expand agricultural output, bolster food security and earn more foreign exchange by planting at least 3,000 acres of five key fruit trees – mango, ackee,…
24 Mar, 2026
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Defence suggests investigators compromised murder scene in Clansman Gang trial
The handling of a bag recovered from the scene of a 2020 murder came under intense scrutiny in the Supreme Court on Monday, as the defence pressed its case that investigators may have compromised key…
24 Mar, 2026
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NSSC calls for greater student safety following violent school incidents
WESTERN BUREAU: In the wake of two violent incidents involving students in St Ann earlier this month, the National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is urging the expansion of anti-violence campaigns…
24 Mar, 2026
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NET assists two Trelawny schools after hurricane damage
Two schools in Trelawny have begun major rebuilding efforts with support from the National Education Trust (NET) after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage last year. Albert Town Primary and…
24 Mar, 2026
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Revered educator Dr Cecile Walden remembered as cultural icon
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica is mourning the death of one of its most revered educators, Dr Cecile Annette Walden, whose contribution to teacher education and national development has left an indelible…
24 Mar, 2026
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More climate funding coming for civil society groups
Local civil society organisations (CSOs) are to benefit from increased access to climate funding under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) and the…
24 Mar, 2026
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Hard Rock raises $62 million for hurricane relief
The Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the charitable arm of Hard Rock International, has raised US$400,000 ($62.8 million) to support housing, infrastructure repairs and humanitarian assistance for…
24 Mar, 2026
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Gov't adjusts sugary drinks tax after industry backlash
Finance Minister Fayval Williams on Tuesday announced a revised special consumption tax on sugary drinks, shifting from a volume-based system to one based on sugar content. The change follows…