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07 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | NaRRa’s $120-million office bill is an insult to taxpayers
THE EDITOR, Madam: If reports are accurate that the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) is set to spend $120 million a year renting office space at Digicel, the Government owes…
07 Oct, 2026
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Attorney calls for land court to address mounting disputes
WESTERN BUREAU: Attorney-at-law Gloria Brownand is calling for a specialised land court to tackle Jamaica’s growing backlog of property disputes, arguing that cases involving the country’s most…
07 Oct, 2026
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Lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabelling eight ‘sugar-free’ protein drinks
Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labelled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup. The US federal…
07 Oct, 2026
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Torture victim imprisoned for second time after being deported by US
MEXICO CITY (AP): A Nicaraguan exile who was imprisoned and tortured after protesting against the government was deported by the US back to his country, where he was immediately imprisoned once again…
07 Oct, 2026
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Caymanas Park set to host Masicka show
Caymanas Park will host its biggest music event yet when dancehall star Masicka brings his Forever1NE Music Festival to the venue on Saturday, December 19. The event will mark the first time Masicka…
07 Oct, 2026
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Editorial | IDT still owes an explanation
The Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) occupies an important place in Jamaica’s labour-relations landscape. It enjoys the confidence of most stakeholders, especially workers, who regard it as an…
07 Oct, 2026
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Quebec separatists win election, vow independence vote
TORONTO (AP): The separatist Parti Québécois (PQ) won Quebec’s provincial election Monday but fell short of enough seats to govern alone, returning to power with a promise to hold another referendum…
07 Oct, 2026
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Charlene Ashley | When your competitive advantage walks out
The Apple-OpenAI dispute exposes the hidden value, and vulnerability, inside every organisation For years, we have been taught that the true value of a company lies in its brand and in its balance…
07 Oct, 2026
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New distributor for Stihl tools
FT Farfan, a subsidiary of regional distribution group AS Bryden, assumed exclusive distribution of Stihl equipment in Jamaica on October 1, betting that its dealer-focused business model and more…