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24 Sep, 2026
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Earth Today | From waste to worth
IN THE Caribbean, the sea is never far away. It feeds families, supports tourism, connects our islands, and is woven into our way of life. But, too often, the things we throw away also find their way…
24 Sep, 2026
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National survey to examine retirement preparedness
The Pension Industry Association of Jamaica (PIAJ) has commissioned a national survey aimed at building a clearer and more up-to-date picture of how Jamaicans save, prepare for retirement, and manage…
24 Sep, 2026
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‘Vex money’ joins additions to Oxford English Dictionary
SAN JUAN (AP): More than a dozen words long used in Bermuda and across the Caribbean got an official nod yesterday from the Oxford English Dictionary. First in line is “bimpert”, a Bermudian word of…
24 Sep, 2026
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UWI student wins $3 million in Flow promotion
University of the West Indies (UWI) student Rachel-Lee Reece began the new academic year $3 million richer after being named the grand prize winner in Flow’s Passport to Millions prepaid promotion.…
24 Sep, 2026
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Jengar foundation supports families still recovering from Melissa
Nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa swept through Jamaica leaving many families struggling to rebuild, the Jengar Helping Hands Foundation is reminding residents that recovery does not end when…
24 Sep, 2026
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St Mary Education Trust commits $3.3m to education
The St Mary Education Trust (SMET) has allocated $3.3 million in scholarships and bursaries for the 2026 academic year, supporting students pursuing tertiary studies in fields ranging from healthcare…
24 Sep, 2026
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Family want answers about the beheading of 74-y-o farmer in St James
WESTERN BUREAU: Two weeks after 74-year-old farmer Anthony Thompson was brutally murdered by intruders at his home in Chatsworth district in Maroon Town, St James, his relatives are still awaiting…
24 Sep, 2026
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Grants help 10 Treasure Beach businesses reopen after Melissa
Ten small businesses, and livelihoods in Treasure Beach and surrounding communities in St Elizabeth, have resumed operations after receiving grants from the Blue Mahoe Charitable Foundation (BMCF) to…
24 Sep, 2026
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LASCO backs young creative at digital design camp
Twelve-year-old Shailene Thompson is getting an early start in exploring the possibilities of digital creativity after LASCO Financial Services Ltd sponsored her participation in the Creative Design…