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26 Aug, 2026
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Jamaica’s culture is its advantage in tourism, says Tortuga Resorts boss
WESTERN BUREAU: Leo Schlesinger, chief executive officer of Mexico City-based Tortuga Resorts, says Jamaica has a unique culture that no other country in the world can replicate, which could be its…
26 Aug, 2026
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How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids…
26 Aug, 2026
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500 children in Ewarton, Waterhouse get Pocket Rocket Foundation support
Five hundred children across St Andrew and St Catherine recently benefited from the Pocket Rocket Foundation’s sixth annual back-to-school treat, as the long-standing initiative returned to provide…
26 Aug, 2026
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Hydrate to Educate delivers grants to students, schools
Before Dejhaunae Henry could fully focus on her dream of studying cybersecurity, the Manchester High School graduate had to confront a more immediate concern: how to pay for university. That…
26 Aug, 2026
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PM hints at scrapping income tax
ROSEAU (CMC): Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has raised the possibility of abolishing personal income tax in Dominica by 2028, saying he has long opposed the measure on philosophical grounds.…
26 Aug, 2026
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September 9 candidate registration deadline
PORT-AU-PRINCE (CMC): Candidate registration for Haiti’s upcoming elections will close on September 9, according to the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). The CEP has circulated the election…
26 Aug, 2026
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Samuda says action plan being taken to ensure that schools and farmers have water
The Government is taking action to ensure that schools, farmers and early-childhood institutions have adequate water supplies amid worsening drought conditions across the island, says Minister of…
26 Aug, 2026
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Update | 24-y-o St Andrew man charged with murder over fatal stabbing over bath pan
The police in St Andrew have arrested and charged a man who allegedly fatally stabbed another man after the two had a physical altercation over a bath pan. Charged with murder is 24-year-old Antonio…
26 Aug, 2026
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NRCA: Fisherfolk and vendors will not be displaced from Jacob Taylor Beach
The Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) says fisherfolk and vendors operating at Jacob Taylor Beach in Trelawny will not be displaced as part of plans to redevelop the property. The…