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07 Aug, 2026
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Editorial | The value of Bruce Golding
It is not known if, or how much, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness knew beforehand of Bruce Golding’s several recent stinging criticisms of US foreign policy, or if the Jamaican leader shared Mr…
07 Aug, 2026
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Movie Review | ‘One Night Only’ is a tease, but its stars score
AP: The Purge for sex is the best way to describe the premise of One Night Only, unless you prefer Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery for one-night stands. As the movie announces right away: The US…
07 Aug, 2026
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Back to Africa – Mahama revives right of return to motherland All this ‘back to Africa’ sentiment needs context. Is ‘Africa’ ready and waiting with open welcoming arms to embrace these dispersed…
07 Aug, 2026
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KingAlarm enters real estate development with 10-project pipeline
KingAlarm, the Azar family-owned security company, plans to develop real estate properties, with land already acquired for two initial projects in Kingston and Ocho Rios and eight more in the…
07 Aug, 2026
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Kristen Gyles | Independence from waterlessness
Every August 6, we celebrate the courage of those who imagined a nation capable of governing itself, determining its own future, and charting a path distinct from colonial rule. We honour our…
07 Aug, 2026
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US dollar weakens sharply against Japanese yen after market interventions
AP: The US dollar weakened this week against the Japanese yen after US President Donald Trump and Japan’s finance minister confirmed that both sides had intervened in markets. Before late last week,…
07 Aug, 2026
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Dwayna Mayler celebrating Jamaica, one tote at a time
Dwayna Mayler is wearing her patriotism on her sleeve – or, more accurately, over her shoulder. Rooted in national pride, the designer has created celebratory totes that arrive in time for Jamaica’s…
07 Aug, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Jamaica doesn’t need just free, but clean and properly managed beaches
THE EDITOR, Madam: There have been media reports on the recent movement towards making all beaches in Jamaica public beaches. There is a lot of emotion, mostly on social media, as well as some…
07 Aug, 2026
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Lauryn Hill brings Diaspora Calling! to the UK
AP: Moments before Lauryn Hill hopped on a call with The Associated Press, she and Fugees’ bandmate Wyclef Jean stood in the centre of London’s Piccadilly Circus, surrounded by fans. Broadcast above…