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01 Nov, 2026
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Garth Rattray | Rich people’s disease, poor people’s burden
Nowadays, the burden of lifestyle-related diseases falls heavily on people who can least afford them. Once upon a time, it was the rich who ended up being sedentary and eating calorie-dense foods that…
01 Nov, 2026
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Dennis Zulu | Building a brighter future for every child
Imagine a school where teachers spend less time on administrative tasks and more time doing what they do best, which is to teach and inspire their students. A school where parents are better able to…
01 Nov, 2026
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Orville Taylor | Post-Hurricane Melissa reboot
Calculated with precision. A full tank of gas, engine fluids check, tyres and suspension, check, brakes check. Hotline is broadcasting from Enfield. No, not the one in St Mary. Blame the bland,…
01 Nov, 2026
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Palace bets on arcades and bars as film revenue falls
The Palace Amusement Company (1921) Limited plans to lean less heavily on film, building entertainment zones for children and adults as its annual loss widened to $190.2 million and its auditor…
01 Nov, 2026
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‘Abominable betrayal’ - Patterson demands answers over Jamaica’s Cuba vote shift
The Government of Jamaica’s abstention from the United Nations General Assembly vote to lift the United States (US) embargo against Cuba amounts to an “abominable betrayal” that stains the country’s…
01 Nov, 2026
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Yaneek Page | Pay late, rebuild slowly: Jamaica’s prompt payment dilemma
One of the fastest ways to put contractors out of business, slow down work, and earn a reputation as a government nobody wants to do business with is to pay late. Word in the industry travels quickly,…
01 Nov, 2026
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Mandeville to get steady water by Christmas
Mandeville will get a more reliable water supply before Christmas, ending years of shortages in that town, Water, Environment and Climate Change Minister Matthew Samuda said on Thursday. It aims to…
01 Nov, 2026
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When the sea comes knocking - Erosion leaves residents in Alligator Pond fearful
One of the most recurring questions facing people who have lost their homes to Hurricane Melissa in Alligator Pond is: “What did you expect when you were building a home so close to the sea?” It is a…
01 Nov, 2026
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British-Jamaican model Reece Nelson attracts Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Versace, and Gucci
Luxury fashion houses love Reece Nelson. Be it Burberry or Versace, the British-Jamaican model’s impressive run of high-profile bookings continues. He is among the models selected by Dolce &…