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31 Aug, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Where is the tangible support for displaced and homeless?
THE EDITOR, Madam: We have all seen it: public functions featuring heart-melting, polished speeches delivered by figures who have never spent a single night wondering where they will lay their head.…
31 Aug, 2026
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Sahaana Sathyaraj | Birdwatching is booming, so is its problem
Birdwatching has recently surged in popularity across the world, especially among younger generations. In fact, research has shown that it is Gen Z’s second-fastest-growing hobby. Many have turned to…
31 Aug, 2026
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Are we applying risk management to road projects?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Significant sums of public money are being spent on road construction and rehabilitation. With these investments come expectations that projects will be completed on time, within…
31 Aug, 2026
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Dervan Malcolm, a genuine voice
THE EDITOR, Madam: An altruistic human being and an extraordinary professional, who I first met during my term of office as president of the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions. Across media…
31 Aug, 2026
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Warning of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
DHADING (AP): Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.…
31 Aug, 2026
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NASA’s newest space telescope launched
CAPE CANAVERAL (AP): NASA’s newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy, and survey the cosmos like never before. SpaceX launched the $4.3…
31 Aug, 2026
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Schools urged to brace for dry spell
WESTERN BUREAU School leaders are being urged to intensify water conservation and rainwater harvesting efforts as Jamaica enters the 2026-27 academic year amid continuing dry conditions and forecasts…
31 Aug, 2026
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Holness puts squatters on notice there’ll be no ‘chopping the line’
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has indicated that he might have to use emergency powers to prevent people from moving onto lands at Coopers Pen, Trelawny, in an attempt to secure a…
31 Aug, 2026
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Morette Wright | Beyond survival to dignity, understanding and hope
Sickle cell disease (SCD) remains one of Jamaica’s most significant inherited blood disorders. For many persons living with the condition, the journey extends far beyond medical treatment. It is a…