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31 Oct, 2026
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‘Star Trek’ universe mourns two major cast losses
WASHINGTON (AP): One of the countless memorable lines that have tumbled out of the Star Trek universe over the years is this gem, originally from a 20th-century poet named Delmore Schwartz: “Time is…
31 Oct, 2026
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No community should be left behind
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing about a public health issue affecting several communities. Despite the efforts of the government to clean gullies, there are many communities that are easily flooded…
31 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | ICC must rethink its strategy to help cricket thrive
THE EDITOR, Madam: Until the International Cricket Council (ICC) begins treating cricket as a global sport, rather than one dominated by the interests of a handful of larger and wealthier countries,…
31 Oct, 2026
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Editorial | Full steam ahead on renewables
The Gleaner hopes that the Generation Procurement Entity (GPE), the government body that oversees the addition of new capacity to Jamaica’s electricity grid, will keep its promise to go to the market…
31 Oct, 2026
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Caribbean Medical Mission celebrates 30 years of humanitarian service
WASHINGTON, D.C., : The Caribbean Medical Mission of New Jersey (CMM) will celebrate 30 years of humanitarian service to under-served communities across the Caribbean, the United States and Africa…
31 Oct, 2026
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Pension delays are unacceptable
THE EDITOR, Madam: Earlier this month, over a period of one week, a survey was conducted among former public-sector employees. While there were only 25 respondents, the group was dominated by retired…
31 Oct, 2026
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A century of grace
When Beryl Gordon was born in Armstrong, St Elizabeth, on November 17, 1926, Jamaica was still a British colony. The island had no national flag, no anthem and no Jamaican prime minister. Money was…
31 Oct, 2026
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Paws for celebration - True Pet Expo showcases Jamaica’s growing love affair with animals
For many of the pet owners who gathered at the Kingston Polo Club in Caymanas recently, the True Pet Expo was about more than pet food, grooming stations and shopping. It was a chance to spend a day…
31 Oct, 2026
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Ronald Sanders | A divided world: Commonwealth opportunity
When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda from November 1 to 4, they should address a question that reaches beyond their association: How can countries of different sizes, wealth and…