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10 Jun, 2026
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Norris R. McDonald | Afro-Caribbean Culture, Garvey’s Vision and the fight for self-determination
The Government of Jamaica’s recent Green Paper on Culture, Entertainment and the Creative Economy is a positive, welcome, and necessary contribution to the national conversation about identity,…
10 Jun, 2026
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Government defends withdrawal of $500 million from FSC
Finance Minister Fayval Williams is defending the Government’s $500-million withdrawal from the Financial Services Commission (FSC), arguing that it poses no threat to the regulator’s stability or…
10 Jun, 2026
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SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know before clicking 'buy'
When SpaceX makes its debut on the US stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever.
Elon Musk's rocket company, formally…
10 Jun, 2026
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Minor earthquake felt in Jamaica
A minor earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.5 was felt in parts of Jamaica on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona.
10 Jun, 2026
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Law does not provide for blackout compensation - Vaz
Jamaicans and businesses that suffered losses during last week's all-island power outage have no legal entitlement to compensation under the current regulatory framework, Energy Minister Daryl…
10 Jun, 2026
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Gas prices down, big jump in diesel and ULSD
Motorists will pay less for gas on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $0.25 to sell for $193.63 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go down by $0.25 to…
10 Jun, 2026
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Petrojam adjusts pricing mechanism for diesel and ULSD, higher prices expected
Motorists who use automotive diesel oil and ultra-low-sulphur diesel are set to see a significant increase in prices at the pump as Petrojam has announced changes to its pricing mechanism for those…
10 Jun, 2026
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Something Extra | Wednesday
On Monday evening in New York City, Chanel hosted the 19th Annual Tribeca Festival Artists dinner, marking the festival’s 25th anniversary and bringing together leading figures from film, fashion,…