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02 Nov, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Respect religious diversity in public schools
THE EDITOR, Madam: We write in response to the letter published on October 24, 2026, titled ‘Strengthening devotional guidelines for schools’, which calls for greater protection of Christian…
02 Nov, 2026
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Artificial intelligence: Security’s new threat
THE EDITOR, Madam: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative technologies of this century, revolutionising industries across all sectors. However, as AI capabilities…
02 Nov, 2026
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Ruthlyn James | The bully’s uniform
A recent bullying allegation involving a student at a Corporate Area high school, which reached television news, is disturbing, beyond the alleged act itself. According to the child’s mother, faeces…
02 Nov, 2026
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Ronald Thwaites | Can Jamaica afford its government?
Can the economy support the cost of the State? That was the question posed by two economists last week in this space. Their data and reasoning are convincing. Their recommendations are unlikely to be…
02 Nov, 2026
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Duncan: Productivity key to breaking Ja’s low-growth cycle
Government Senator Keith Duncan has signalled that the only way for Jamaica to make a meaningful breakthrough to break the low-growth cycle dogging the economy for several years is to increase…
02 Nov, 2026
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Beyond the badge
At 18, Melteno Lopez has already learnt that leadership comes with scrutiny. His appointment as head boy of Glenmuir High School drew criticism from some members of the student body, who believed…
02 Nov, 2026
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Flood of woes for Portland raft captains - River guides face fight for survival as floods, financial hardship drive them away
BERRYDALE, Portland: One of Jamaica’s oldest and most iconic tourism attractions is facing an uncertain future, as repeated flooding, mounting financial losses and a lack of meaningful support…
02 Nov, 2026
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Councillor sounds alarm on Bushy Park Mews sewage crisis
Residents of Bushy Park Mews in Clarendon have endured nearly two years of sewage spilling onto a public roadway whenever it rains, exposing schoolchildren, pedestrians and other road users to…
02 Nov, 2026
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Gov’t looking at new economic model for Black River coastline
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government has no intention of abandoning the hurricane-ravaged coastal communities of Black River, St Elizabeth, but will instead pursue a…