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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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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…
31 Oct, 2026
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DAM SHAME - Portland tragedy site desecrated by illegal dumping
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Portland: A site forever etched in the memory of Portlanders following the tragic loss of 14 lives in a horrific 2008 truck accident has been turned into an illegal dumping ground,…
31 Oct, 2026
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Senator Duncan outlines why he ‘jumped off the fence’
For years, banker and businessman Keith Duncan saw himself as an independent Jamaican who worked across administrations in the interest of building the country. In his State of the Nation Debate…
31 Oct, 2026
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Prosecution wraps case in Pathways murder trial
The defence in the Pathways murder trial is set to begin its presentation on Monday, following the prosecution’s conclusion with testimony from consultant forensic pathologist Dr Humberto Casanova.…
31 Oct, 2026
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$5.8m for Clarendon cemetery rehabilitation
The Clarendon Municipal Corporation (CMC) has earmarked $5.8 million to rehabilitate damaged and exposed graves at two public cemeteries, with work expected to begin at Denbigh Cemetery, the parish’s…
31 Oct, 2026
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PM lays out vision for new Black River amid claims of administrative hurdles
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has blamed sluggish government procurement procedures for stalling plans to develop a new, climate-resilient town centre for Black River in St…
31 Oct, 2026
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GrassROOTS Community Foundation to redevelop St James Parish Library
WESTERN BUREAU: The New Jersey-based GrassROOTS Community Foundation will be undertaking redevelopment work at the St James Parish Library, including rebuilding of the facility’s reference area,…
31 Oct, 2026
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If a company wants you back after AI-related job cuts ...
NEW YORK (AP): Companies around the world are increasingly citing artificial intelligence (AI) when slashing jobs, fueling anxiety that a lot more workers may lose their livelihoods to machines.…