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14 Nov, 2025
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BOJ to set up eKYC cross-ID system for faster opening of bank accounts
The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, wants to make it easier for banks to sign up new account holders for greater financial inclusion and access to banking services. Consequently, the central bank plans to…
14 Nov, 2025
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Carol Archer | Defending urban-planning profession in Jamaica
The planning profession in Jamaica has long been at the forefront of shaping the nation’s physical, social, and economic landscape. It expanded significantly after Hurricane Charlie devastated the…
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14 Nov, 2025
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19 migrants deported by US to Ghana have been moved to an unknown location, lawyer says
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Nineteen West African nationals deported by the US to Ghana have been moved to an unknown location, a lawyer for one of the deportees said. Ana Dionne-Lanier, who represents one…
14 Nov, 2025
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Gordon Robinson | Do the math
For the next two years the most important cabinet member is likely to be the Finance Minister. Some night say that’s always so. Not really. When things are going well, Finance Minister only counts…
14 Nov, 2025
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A night for Jamaica - London’s music greats rally at KOKO for hurricane aid
Camden’s award-winning music venue, KOKO, played host to the first I Love Jamaica concert in London on Thursday, including a number of the United Kingdom’s biggest names in pop and British reggae. All…
14 Nov, 2025
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Mark Wignall | Bad move with ODPEM
Had I not stored up a somewhat acute understanding of our local political community, I would have found it most peculiar that the PM sent us a body shift and moved the office of ODPEM under the…
14 Nov, 2025
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Christopher Burgess | Hurricane Melissa: Unprecedented and underprepared
Hurricane Melissa’s landfall in Westmoreland, marked an unprecedented chapter in Jamaica’s history. With sustained 185-mph winds, it was the third most powerful Atlantic storm — a 700-year return…
14 Nov, 2025
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Cristiano Ronaldo faces three-week wait for FIFA verdict on World Cup ban for red card
GENEVA (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo likely faces a three-week wait to discover the length of his FIFA ban ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Portugal superstar could be suspended for two or three games…
14 Nov, 2025
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Yasuhiro Atsumi | Thank you, Jamaica! You will rise stronger after Melissa!
On behalf of the people and Government of Japan, I would like to express my sincere condolences and sympathy to all the people and the Government of Jamaica for the lives lost and horrible damages…