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09 Aug, 2026
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Orville Taylor | African yes: but Jamaica land we love
Two weeks of intense nationalism. The Commonwealth Games, with some stellar performances; Emancipation Day; Independence; along with Festival Song, concerts and the Grand Gala. Sitting across the…
09 Aug, 2026
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Mikie Bennett says OD is ‘icing on the cake’
For more than 45 years, Michael ‘Mikie’ Bennett has been a driving force in Jamaican music, creating music, nurturing talent, and helping to shape an industry that has become one of the country’s most…
09 Aug, 2026
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Serge Letchimy | Martinique in CARICOM: From accession to action
On June 16, Martinique officially became an Associate Member of the Caribbean Community. A few weeks later, in Saint Lucia, our delegation took its seat for the first time at the Conference of Heads…
09 Aug, 2026
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Garth Rattray | Democratic Socialism then and now (Part 2)
When the Michael Manley government introduced Democratic Socialism, the Cold War was still at its peak, and the nervous tremors of missing a nuclear holocaust by the skin of our teeth hung heavily in…
09 Aug, 2026
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The lady sings what’s new
Delivering a master class in showmanship, Keisha Patterson left the audience at last weekend’s Jazz in the Gardens show lustily applauding. Her velvety smooth vocals throughout a six-song set, which…
09 Aug, 2026
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Kaysia Johnson Vaughan talks marketing, leadership and mentorship
As a marketing and communications specialist, Kaysia Johnson Vaughan has used storytelling, strategy, and creativity to help organisations strengthen their relationships with customers across the…
09 Aug, 2026
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Dream House | Montego Bay mansion perched in paradise
Architecture, interior design, and the surrounding environment affect how we feel and behave within a given space. Firmly rooted on a steep, heavily wooded hillside, this house sparks an adrenaline…
09 Aug, 2026
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Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time
Airline passengers know to expect possible flight delays when weather forecasts call for thunderstorms, heavy snow or strong wind. The omens are less obvious on a hot summer day with clear skies. Yet,…
09 Aug, 2026
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Yaakov Raskin | The ancient horn calling us to return
At the foot of the Blue Mountains is the Charles Town Maroon Museum, which showcases the history and culture of Jamaica’s Maroons. One of the museum’s unique artifacts is the abeng, a hollowed-out cow…