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19 Aug, 2026
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Editorial | Mandate rainwater harvesting
With two major water transmission and distribution projects under way on Jamaica’s north and south coasts, the government expects that, over the next three years, the island’s periodic water crises…
19 Aug, 2026
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Modular homes worth $3.1b arriving
Families displaced by Hurricane Melissa are set to receive modular homes as the bulk of 2,500 units purchased by the National Housing Trust (NHT) under a $3.1 billion emergency contract with Chinese…
19 Aug, 2026
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Shakira commits to rebuilding earthquake-damaged schools in Colombia
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP): Colombian superstar Shakira made a surprise visit to a hard-hit region of her home country Monday, announcing multiple commitments to rebuild schools and a university there…
19 Aug, 2026
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Cedric E. Stephens | FSC’s Melissa claims backlog statement is opaque
The Financial Services Commission (FSC), Jamaica’s insurance regulator, has been publishing a full‑page advertisement in both daily newspapers since last Friday. It was issued jointly with the…
19 Aug, 2026
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Rowley presses gov’t on US visa bans
PORT OF SPAIN (CMC): Former Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has called on the Trinidad and Tobago government to disclose how many citizens have had their United States visas revoked after Washington…
19 Aug, 2026
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IMF welcomes Dr Brian Langrin’s appointment as Bank of Jamaica governor
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) director has welcomed the appointment of Dr R. Brian Langrin as the governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). “We look forward to working closely with Governor…
19 Aug, 2026
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JMMB’s Sagicor stake earns more than its own business – and worth more than the entire company
JMMB Group Limited’s investment in Sagicor Financial Company (SFC) earned the group more money in the June first quarter than its own banking and securities operations, even though earnings fluctuate…
19 Aug, 2026
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What to wear to stay cool in the heat
AP: When temperatures soar, dressing for the heat may seem simple. Choose something light, loose and breathable. But textile researchers say staying cool involves more than fabric. Weight,…
19 Aug, 2026
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Jamaica’s net remittances jump 9.3% in June, marking strongest monthly gain this year
Net remittance inflows to Jamaica rose 9.3 per cent in June to US$292.8 million, the sharpest year-over-year monthly increase so far in 2026, according to data published by the Bank of Jamaica. The…