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22 Sep, 2026
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Sandals reportedly in US$6-billion talks with Royal Caribbean
Shares of Royal Caribbean Group fell 6.1 per cent on Tuesday after the Financial Times (FT) reported that the cruise operator stands close to a deal to acquire a majority stake in Sandals Resorts…
22 Sep, 2026
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Actress Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina said Tuesday. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment in…
22 Sep, 2026
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St Vincent gov’t warns school students against engaging in criminal behaviour
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – The St Vincent and the Grenadines government has issued a warning to school students who engage in public brawls and other criminal behaviour. National Security Minister…
22 Sep, 2026
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Further consultation to guide Parottee’s future following Hurricane Melissa
Considerable detailed work and further engagement with residents are to be undertaken as authorities determine the appropriate way forward for Parottee, St Elizabeth following Hurricane Melissa. …
22 Sep, 2026
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Farmer remanded as murder file remains incomplete
St Catherine farmer Peter Fable, 36, who is accused of using a pitchfork to kill a bus driver, was again remanded when he appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday. Fable is charged with…
22 Sep, 2026
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Yuri Kageyama | Centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm
Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years. It continues to blossom, quietly, not only with traditionalists but also with newcomers who…
22 Sep, 2026
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UN leaders' meeting convenes with secretary-general calling for 'world built on interdependence'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for "a world built on interdependence" as he made his final address on Tuesday to a yearly gathering of world…
22 Sep, 2026
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Legal fraternity to stage silent protest over Firearms Act
Jamaica’s legal fraternity will gather outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday to stage a silent protest, demanding immediate amendments to the country’s Firearms Act over strict mandatory sentencing…
22 Sep, 2026
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Violence Prevention Alliance launches Trees for Peace Competition in schools
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) has launched the 2026/2027 Trees for Peace Competition, with a renewed focus on climate resilience and the creation of peaceful spaces in schools. The…