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18 Aug, 2026
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Gordon Robinson | Promises, promises everywhere; not a drop more water
Another year; another drought! Another summer another set of water restrictions and lock-offs despite 18-24 inches (in extreme amounts up to 40 inches) of rainwater delivered by Hurricane Melissa last…
18 Aug, 2026
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The growing nuisance of loud vehicles
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to express my growing frustration with the unbearable noise levels caused by modified motorcycles and cars across our island. Day and night, our peaceful communities,…
18 Aug, 2026
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Address recurring water crisis with practical solutions
THE EDITOR, Madam: Once again, as the dry season tightens its grip, thousands of Jamaican households are left hauling water, rationing showers, and watching taps run dry. This is no longer an…
18 Aug, 2026
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Letter of the Day | From political toddlerhood to developmental adulthood
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica celebrates 64 years of political independence, we may be tempted to regard ourselves as a mature nation. Yet, in the long sweep of history, 64 years is relatively young.…
18 Aug, 2026
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Editorial | CCJ: evening the keel
Justice Winston Anderson has, at least in the short term, effectively defanged fellow judges of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), who were scathing about his leadership of the court. By ruling…
18 Aug, 2026
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‘Do the math’ - MSMEs encouraged to calculate the cost of exporting before entering overseas markets
“You have to consider the different factors that contribute to your profit margins at the end of the day … the cost of making a product, the cost to export it, the cost to distribute it, which also…
18 Aug, 2026
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Immigration | What are the ways to apply for British citizenship?
Dear Mr. Bassie, I would like to know what the ways are to apply for British citizenship. I am thankful for any information that you can provide pertaining to this. Y.V. Dear Y.V., There are…
18 Aug, 2026
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Immigration | Do I need to apply for a Canadian visa if I have US documents?
Dear Miss Powell, I have been seeing information online saying that if you have a valid US visa, you can use an Electronic Travel Authorization, or eTA, to visit Canada instead of applying for a…
18 Aug, 2026
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Lisa Hanna facing $8-million film fight
Businesswoman Lisa Hanna is facing an $8-million lawsuit over an aborted documentary project, with Neish Creative Group Limited, the production company behind the film, accusing her of breaching their…