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01 Apr, 2026
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Uber should be regulated, not banned
THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to contribute to the ongoing national discussion regarding the role of ride-hailing platforms, particularly Uber, in Jamaica’s transportation and tourism sectors. While…
01 Apr, 2026
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When fuel becomes a luxury ...
THE EDITOR, Madam: Zimbabwe’s fuel crisis has become more than an economic issue, it is now a daily struggle etched into the lives of ordinary citizens. As prices continue to surge beyond reach, the…
01 Apr, 2026
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Insulin and Type 2 diabetes – understanding the silent crisis
Type 2 diabetes continues to emerge as one of the most pressing health challenges in Jamaica and across the Caribbean, driven by lifestyle changes, genetic predisposition, and limited early…
01 Apr, 2026
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Cedric E. Stephens | Seeing Jamaica’s centenary in 2062
The actors in the island’s 2026-27 Budget Debate performed poorly. Even though they made many references to the socio-economic and other impacts of hurricanes Beryl and Melissa, the performance of the…
01 Apr, 2026
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Elizabeth Morgan | The US’s Christian hypocrisy ‘Do as I say, not as I do’
The most important observances in Christianity are in Holy Week (Easter), from Palm Sunday, when Jesus made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey; to Holy Thursday of the last supper, the…
01 Apr, 2026
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NCB refinancing US$52 million in debt
Conglomerate NCB Financial Group (NCBFG) closed its bond refinancing offers this week, targeting some US$52 million equivalent across Jamaican dollar and US dollar tranches. The amount raised has not…
01 Apr, 2026
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Incomplete developments trigger state crackdown
More than 157 real estate developments across Jamaica are currently listed as incomplete despite passing their estimated completion date, according to the Real Estate Board’s (REB) public register.…
31 Mar, 2026
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JetBlue raises checked bag fees as Middle East war affects fuel costs
United States carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as US$9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies and increases fuel prices. The new fees took effect…
31 Mar, 2026
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Cuba to introduce two new banknotes honouring women to ease inflation as crises persist
HAVANA (AP) — Cubans accustomed to shopping with wads of bills stuffed into bags because of skyrocketing inflation will get some relief Wednesday when two new high-denomination banknotes go into…