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16 Sep, 2026
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Remittances to developing countries near US$730 billion – UN
UNITED NATIONS (CMC): Migrants sent an estimated US$728.6 billion to families in low- and middle-income countries last year, almost double the amount recorded a decade earlier, according to the United…
16 Sep, 2026
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St Bess police tackle vehicle shortage, rise in fatal domestic disputes
WESTERN BUREAU: Deputy Superintendent Adrian Flemming, the head of operations in the St Elizabeth Police Division, has said that an inadequate number of police vehicles remain a challenge to cops in…
16 Sep, 2026
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Africa’s biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote opened his refinery to public ownership on Monday with plans to raise US$1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent in Africa’s biggest initial public…
16 Sep, 2026
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Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students
Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice – often unaware of where their conversations and other personal information end up.…
16 Sep, 2026
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When the crash scene becomes a ‘witness’
Kenute Hare’s new book deserves attention because it asks a question Jamaica can no longer afford to treat as technical: When people die or are injured on the roads, are we investigating crashes well…
16 Sep, 2026
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Accelerate Ja’s transition to green energy
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent spike in global oil prices highlights our urgent need to accelerate Jamaica’s shift toward renewable energy. Our heavy dependence on imported fossils fuels leaves our…
16 Sep, 2026
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Where is Jamaica’s digital asset policy?
In recent months, I have explored the rise of Bitcoin, Bitcoin technology, stablecoins and the future of banking in a digital age. The natural progression of that discussion leads to a pressing…
16 Sep, 2026
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Alaine makes wellness a way of life
For reggae songbird Alaine Laughton, getting older is less about slowing down and more about making sure she can continue showing up for herself. The musician has become increasingly intentional about…
16 Sep, 2026
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Jamaica’s AI governance needs authority limits
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has urged Caribbean governments to pursue a coordinated approach to artificial intelligence (AI) governance. That regional conversation should include a simple rule: the…