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03 Sep, 2026
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Mair vows hands-on approach in New York
Jamaica’s newly installed consul general in New York, Oliver Mair, has vowed to adopt a practical approach to his new assignment, with widespread engagement with Jamaicans across the jurisdiction. “I…
03 Sep, 2026
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Night Carnival set for Purple Reign
Jamaica’s carnival season may traditionally peak in April, but Night Carnival Jamaica will bring another road event to Ocean Boulevard in downtown Kingston this Saturday, September 5. Organised by…
03 Sep, 2026
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New Parliament website to offer access to laws, debates
Jamaica’s new Houses of Parliament website is slated for official launch in October. The announcement was made by Speaker of the House of Representatives Juliet Holness, who said the platform is “in…
03 Sep, 2026
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AI boom heats up Bay Area housing market as wealthy buyers drive demand for high-end homes across US
Here’s another place the artificial intelligence (AI) frenzy is making itself felt: the market for luxury homes. High-income earners, many of them employees at AI companies, are snapping up…
03 Sep, 2026
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‘Young man see vision’, Bongo Herman says of Badge of Honour
Percussionist Herman ‘Bongo Herman’ Davis is one of the 2026 recipients of the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service for his significant contribution to Jamaican music and culture. It is another…
03 Sep, 2026
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Food security, tourism in focus at FHB Conference
Chief executive officer and managing director of the Food Hygiene Bureau (FHB), Dr Marva Hewitt, is leading efforts to strengthen Jamaica’s food security and food sovereignty amid concerns about a…
03 Sep, 2026
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Fire response exposes leadership gaps
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am compelled to express my concern regarding the weaknesses in Jamaica’s firefighting capabilities, as demonstrated by recent incidents. The large-scale fire on Hagley Park Road,…
03 Sep, 2026
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Ariana Grande closes tour with gratitude, steps away from spotlight
LONDON (AP): Ariana Grande’s final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London on Tuesday before she takes a…
03 Sep, 2026
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Earth Today | World set to exceed warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius
EVEN WITH years-long global negotiations, public education and awareness efforts, as well as individual and country-level lobbying, the world appears set, at least temporarily, to surpass global…