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07 Sep, 2026
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Address the chaos in downtown Kgn
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was recently walking the streets of downtown Kingston with a heavy frown. The streets surrounding Big Tree, Luke Lane and much of downtown are extremely crowded and, at times,…
07 Sep, 2026
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Look beyond teacher migration
THE EDITOR, Madam: The conversation about teacher migration may be missing an important part of the story. I recently participated in an orientation for new teachers and what struck me was how many of…
07 Sep, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Address safety risks on construction sites
THE EDITOR, Madam: In Jamaica, construction is now a familiar part of everyday life. Most of us have learned to work around these activities. We slow down when approaching roadworks, walk around…
07 Sep, 2026
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Something Extra | Monday
Thursday was a truly buona notte, or good night, for the ambassador of Italy to the United States of America, Marco Peronaci, who received the warmest welcome during a private cocktail reception held…
06 Sep, 2026
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Wedding party fire in Congo’s capital Kinshasa leaves at least 22 dead
A fire at a wedding party in Congo’s capital Kinshasa left at least 22 people dead, the regional mayor said Saturday. Several others were injured. The fire started Friday night and continued into…
06 Sep, 2026
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Update | At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport
MIAMI (AP) — An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people as it struck vehicles and burst into flames, authorities said. The…
06 Sep, 2026
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Amazon cargo plane sends up billowing cloud of smoke after overrunning runway at Miami airport
MIAMI (AP) — An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames in a crash that sent thick black smoke billowing…
06 Sep, 2026
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‘Tuffman’ fatally shot by police in Shelter Rock, St Catherine
A man was shot and killed by the police in Shelter Rock, Spanish Town, St Catherine on Sunday morning. He has been identified by the alias ‘Tuffman’, who is of a Jones Pen, Spanish Town, address. The…
06 Sep, 2026
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Arsenal rallies to 2-1 win against Chelsea and Man United drops more points in the Premier League
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Arsenal passed the biggest test of its Premier League title defence so far by rallying to a 2-1 win against Chelsea on Sunday. Martin Odegaard struck a 50th-minute winner…