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04 Nov, 2026
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Carib Cement profit falls 1/3rd in third quarter, warns staff about El Niño
Caribbean Cement Company, majority-owned by Mexico based Cemex, sold more cement in the September quarter, but a planned shutdown of its kiln furnace pushed production costs higher, resulting in lower…
04 Nov, 2026
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Poly Pet outlook cut as bottle maker faces first bond repayments
Jamaica’s largest plastic bottle manufacturer has had the outlook on its $800-million bond lowered to negative by regional ratings agency CariCRIS, which warned that Poly Pet Company Limited may not…
04 Nov, 2026
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World Cup delivers $776m sales bump for Supreme Ventures
Supreme Ventures Ltd made the bulk of its rise in revenue from sports betting tied to the football World Cup. Executive Chairman Gary Peart had predicted as much in April, telling investors the gaming…
04 Nov, 2026
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‘I can make an impact’ - MJW Matea Mahal Smith focused on advocacy and service
The adage that the race is not for the swift but for those who endure took on special meaning for Matea Mahal Smith, who on Sunday night was crowned Miss Jamaica World (MJW) 2026 at the coronation…
04 Nov, 2026
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Somerton bids farewell to community stalwart Revolino
Western Bureau: For just over six hours on Sunday, the community of Somerton, St James, paused to celebrate the life and work of the late John ‘Revolino’ McPherson, a man who championed sports and…
04 Nov, 2026
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Something Extra | Wednesday
The Calabar Old Boys’ Association (COBA) hosted its 2026 Cocktails & Awards Ceremony last Saturday at The University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters. As Calabar High School celebrates 114…
04 Nov, 2026
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Bethany Parchment | The fight against crime and the case for accountability
The Jamaica Constabulary Force has reported a 24 per cent reduction in the murder rate, a considerable achievement for a country plagued by murder and gang violence. As these achievements are…
04 Nov, 2026
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The cancer-causing virus you can carry without knowing
You can carry a cancer-causing virus, pass it to your partner and have no idea it is there. No pain. No discharge. No visible warning. The human papillomavirus, better known as HPV, is one of the…
03 Nov, 2026
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Democrats deliver Trump rebuke
Voters in the United States (US) delivered a resounding rebuke of President Donald Trump and his policies, handing control of the US House of Representatives and Senate to the Democratic Party.…