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17 Sep, 2025
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Japan’s Matsuya adds J’can jerk chicken to menus in 1,118 stores across Japan
TOKYO, JAPAN: Jamaica’s signature jerk chicken has found a new home in Japan, following a major partnership with restaurant giant Matsuya, which rolled out the dish across 1,118 outlets on September…
17 Sep, 2025
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Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed Wednesday in the Atlantic Ocean but was far from land, forecasters said. Gabrielle was centred over 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometres) east of the Northern…
17 Sep, 2025
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Editorial | Extend personal income tax debate
With the general election concluded with another victory for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), the Holness administration should extend with itself the debate about income tax policy it had with the…
17 Sep, 2025
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Something Extra | Thursday
Dr Andrew Holness was sworn in on the lawns of King’s House as prime minister of Jamaica on Tuesday. Against the stately backdrop, the guest list featured an impressive cross-section of Jamaica’s…
17 Sep, 2025
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Reclaiming our coasts from pollution
SEPTEMBER IS a month when significant global observances capture our attention on the vital ecosystems that sustain us – from celebrating the pristine beaches of Punta Caña in the Dominican Republic…
17 Sep, 2025
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Letter of the Day | Rum, salt and blessings
THE EDITOR: Madam: Two events, occurring at different times, caused unease among Christians in Jamaica. On November 17, 2013, The Gleaner reported that Rev Marjorie Lewis used salt to bless offices…
17 Sep, 2025
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PNP skipping public session of its annual conference
The opposition People's National Party (PNP) is forgoing the public session of its annual conference following its defeat at the September 3 polls. However, it has scheduled its private session…
17 Sep, 2025
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Jamaica can do it
THE EDITOR, Madam: I was taken aback in gratitude two years ago when the US rating agency Standard & Poor (S & P) gave Jamaica a BB-, with a stable outlook. This was indeed the highest-ever…
17 Sep, 2025
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Tajay Gayle cops silver in men’s long jump
Tajay Gayle earned Jamaica’s sixth medal at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships as he claimed the silver medal in a season’s best 8.34 metres. Gayle enjoyed a strong series with four of his six…