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24 Sep, 2026
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LAC tops one million electric vehicles
QUITO (CMC): The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) says Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has reached a major milestone in its energy transition, surpassing one million…
24 Sep, 2026
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Earth Today | ‘Keep 1.5 alive’
SMALL ISLAND developing states (SIDS) are insisting that countries set clear, concrete commitments to strengthen the global response to climate change and put the world back on a path towards the 1.5…
24 Sep, 2026
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Earth Today | Experts support call for science to drive climate action
LOCAL EXPERTS have stressed that it is time to ensure science is more efficiently translated into policies, plans and investments that shape the response to climate change. “It is now more critical…
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…