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12 Aug, 2026
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UN: More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians still held by Russia
UNITED NATIONS (AP): The United Nations estimates that more than 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during its war in Ukraine are still being “deprived of their liberty”, many held incommunicado and…
12 Aug, 2026
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Twin brothers win scholarships for second consecutive year
For Rakeem and Romaine Henry, success has always been a shared enterprise. From their days at Mineral Heights Primary and Glenmuir High School in Clarendon to their pursuit of mechanical engineering…
12 Aug, 2026
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JWN Scholar overcomes tragedy to earn degree
Determination shapes scholar’s path through loss and achievement Life has a way of testing even the strongest among us. For Shannon Palmer, each challenge has become another step towards achieving her…
12 Aug, 2026
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Sophia McIntosh | Micro-credentials: A test of our readiness for change
“Irrelevance happens when the speed of change outside an organisation is greater than the speed of change inside an organisation.” Rick Warren’s observation offers a powerful lens for understanding…
12 Aug, 2026
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Have trouble sleeping in a new place? You’re not alone
AP: The first night in a new place is always the same for Robinson Leoni: He takes longer to fall asleep, wakes up more often during the night, and gets less sleep overall. At home, he averages seven…
12 Aug, 2026
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CARPHA opens lab in Jamaica
The region’s capacity to track, test and respond to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been bolstered with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) establishing its new regional reference referral…
12 Aug, 2026
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Zuckerberg manifesto sketches out Meta’s ambitions for world-changing AI technology
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out a vision on Monday of what he said artificial intelligence (AI) can do for the world, imagining a future where everyone has their own, all-knowing AI agent…
12 Aug, 2026
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JN Foundation improves safety, water access at Santa Cruz Women’s Centre
Teenage mothers attending the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation’s Santa Cruz location in St Elizabeth will now benefit from a safer and more secure learning environment following an investment by…
12 Aug, 2026
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Police: Strong leads in Central Village farmer’s murder
Police say they have strong leads in the murder of 24-year-old pig farmer Shemane Nugent, who was shot multiple times while attending to his animals at his farm in Lakes Pen, St Catherine, a week ago.…