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25 Sep, 2026
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How Simone Gardner unwinds - Miss Grand Ja talks representing Ja, independence and downtime joys
For Simone Gardner, the journey to the Miss Grand International stage goes far beyond the pursuit of a crown. The attorney-at-law, media personality, entrepreneur and advocate departed Kingston on…
25 Sep, 2026
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China’s leader urges ‘healthy’ competition with US
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump yesterday hailed the “truly great friendship” he has forged with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader began his highly anticipated state visit by pressing for the…
25 Sep, 2026
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Fraser-Pryce building beyond the finish line
Jamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce said she is increasingly using the lessons from her 18-year athletics career to advocate for greater investment, resources, and infrastructure for…
25 Sep, 2026
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Doctor eyes hotel partnerships to grow medical tourism venture
For Dr Charmaine Thomas, a Jamaican physician with more than two decades of experience, medical tourism represents more than a business opportunity. In a region heavily dependent on tourism, she…
25 Sep, 2026
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Editorial | Listen to the lawyers
It is exceedingly rare in Jamaica for lawyers and high judicial officials to engage in public protests over questions of law and the doctrine of separation of powers. Fundamentally, there is…
25 Sep, 2026
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Record turnout for Blue Run 5K strengthens men’s health drive
The Blue Run 5K recorded its largest turnout yet on September 20, underscoring growing public support for prostate-cancer awareness in Jamaica. The event attracted 4,859 registrants, up from 3,990 in…
25 Sep, 2026
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Something Extra | Friday
The Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) brought out a stylish mix of regional stars to the National Academy for the Performing Arts in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on Saturday. Artistes and…
25 Sep, 2026
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Sandals to earn about US$600m a year, Royal Caribbean deal implies
Royal Caribbean Group’s agreement to buy half of Sandals Resorts International implies the Jamaican hotel chain will earn roughly US$600 million a year in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation…
25 Sep, 2026
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Jamaica holds US$45m owed to Venezuela in frozen account
Jamaica has built up US$45 million (J$7.2b) in PetroCaribe payments owed to Venezuela, an amount that’s grown more than 16-fold over two years. The money sits in a segregated account at the Bank of…