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22 Aug, 2026
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PNP bets on democratic socialism - Golding embraces Manley’s 1970s philosophy, vows to build on former PM’s legacy
People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding has embraced democratic socialism, the political philosophy championed by former PNP leader and Prime Minister Michael Manley in the 1970s,…
22 Aug, 2026
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In the classroom, six days a week…Region Four’s 36 volunteer educators rally students after Melissa – and the results are in
WESTERN BUREAU: They started with mathematics. Then students wanted Spanish, English, science, information technology and social studies. Soon, four weekdays were not enough. “Miss, we’re ready,” they…
22 Aug, 2026
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Digital court case management system to go live in October 2027
Jamaica’s Judiciary is aiming to launch an integrated electronic case management system (IECMS) on October 1, 2027, as the government and the courts prepare to invest millions of US dollars in…
22 Aug, 2026
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More compassion needed for cancer patients, says JCS head
WESTERN BUREAU: Executive director of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), Roshane Reid-Koomson, is urging Jamaicans, particularly employers and healthcare workers, to show greater compassion towards…
22 Aug, 2026
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NPSC, Food For The Poor help family rebuild after storm
For Charna-Kay McLauren of Arlington, St Elizabeth, the journey from heartbreak to hope has been defined by resilience, faith and determination. After Hurricane Melissa destroyed the home she shared…
22 Aug, 2026
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First Dance Studios honours Janet Silvera with inaugural FLAME Award
First Dance Studios has honoured journalist and civic leader Janet Silvera with its inaugural FLAME Award for her longstanding advocacy and support for the performing arts in western Jamaica. The…
22 Aug, 2026
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Returning JTA president raises $18-billion school repair doubt
WESTERN BUREAU: La Sonja Harrison, the newly reinstalled president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), wants the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information to say whether the $18…
22 Aug, 2026
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Retired US Navy Officer Karl Bryan to be installed as Ja’s Honorary Consul in Richmond
Washington, D.C.: The Embassy of Jamaica will formally introduce Jamaica-born retired United States Navy officer Karl Bryan to the Jamaican community in Virginia as Jamaica’s second honorary consul…
22 Aug, 2026
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US and others turn to Brazil for rare earths
In the global race to secure rare earths that are key for everything from mobile phones to green technologies, Brazil is emerging as an alternative to China’s dominance, particularly for the United…