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17 Aug, 2026
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Dr Brian Langrin appointed new Bank of Jamaica Governor
Dr R Brian Langrin has been appointed the new Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), succeeding Richard Byles, whose seven-year tenure ends on Tuesday. Langrin will take office on Wednesday,…
17 Aug, 2026
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Drafting law in the age of AI
With a chronic shortage of legislative drafters and the often urgent need for new legislation, artificial intelligence (AI) could be an answer for overburdened professionals, despite significant…
17 Aug, 2026
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Medical technologists sue Gov’t over unpaid wages
Five medical technologists have sued the Government over an alleged breach of contract and unpaid wages. The claimants – Nika Palmer, Damois Barnett, Rachael Adenigbagbe, Naidia Rachel James and Karon…
17 Aug, 2026
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Jamaicans in Florida seek primary election wins in US
When voters in Florida go to the polls tomorrow to vote in the Democratic Party primary elections, a number of candidates with Jamaican roots are hoping they will come out victorious and go on to the…
17 Aug, 2026
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Over 150 Burgher Gully residents to be relocated
More than 150 residents along Burgher Gully in Kingston could be relocated as the Government moves to address persistent flooding that has repeatedly forced families from their homes. The…
17 Aug, 2026
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Bad research, bad laws - Poor drafting instructions, absence of policy renders long wait for new legislation in small countries challenged by resources
Poor original research, the absence of policy and the need for urgent legislation are driving the production of bad laws, which become victims of the courts and are thrown out for infringing on…
17 Aug, 2026
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Welcome to the Science Zone! Welcome to the Science Zone!
Hi, boys and girls! Have you ever wondered why bubbles form, how plants grow or what makes things fizz, mix and change? That’s where science comes in! Science is all about discovering how and why…
17 Aug, 2026
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David R. Salmon | Making return migration work through healthcare reforms
Shannon is a young nurse who recently migrated to the United Kingdom (UK). The University of the West Indies graduate was eager to work for the National Health Service (NHS), attracted by the prospect…
17 Aug, 2026
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Teeing up for education - August 22 golf, healthcare outing to benefit Morant Bay, Yallahs high schools
Next Saturday, golfers are set to gather at the Crystal Lake Golf and Country Club in Georgia for the fifth annual golf tournament and healthcare awareness event to raise funds to benefit two Jamaican…