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April 19, 2026 | News
Scientific and Medical Supplies has rejected findings by the auditor general that the company benefited from a “misuse” of the University Hospital of the West Indies’ (UHWI) tax-exemption status for imports, and has signalled it has no intention of repaying a cent. Managing Director Howard Lau dismissed the audit conclusions outright, maintaining that the shipment of 40 specialised waste bins linked to his company belonged to the hospital and not his company.
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McKenzie’s second ton on the trot lifts Scorpions

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Shocked and confused

When Courtney Anderson went to court last Thursday, the last thing he expected was that the judge would order his arrest, have him jailed, and place a stop order against him.

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Leadership debacle

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Ernie Smith hailed as pioneer and master storyteller

Following the passing of beloved singer, songwriter, and storyteller Ernie Smith last Thursday in Florida, his friends, business associates, and fans have been sharing the stories of how great a musician and a human being the Ride on Sammy legend truly was.

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Gleaner editorial writes: Jamaica has to urgently design, and proffer, policies to cushion the worst of the effects of this fall-out. These should begin to emerge in Parliament’s sector debate that begin this week.
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Editorial | Sectoral debate on solutions

Despite the lull after the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, the war in the Middle East continues to send economic shockwaves across an interconnected global system. Energy supplies are disrupted and financial markets have been destabilised, driving inflation, especially for small, import-dependent economies like Jamaica. These shocks expose structural weaknesses, and they will linger.

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