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01 Nov, 2026
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Yaneek Page | Pay late, rebuild slowly: Jamaica’s prompt payment dilemma
One of the fastest ways to put contractors out of business, slow down work, and earn a reputation as a government nobody wants to do business with is to pay late. Word in the industry travels quickly,…
01 Nov, 2026
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Mandeville to get steady water by Christmas
Mandeville will get a more reliable water supply before Christmas, ending years of shortages in that town, Water, Environment and Climate Change Minister Matthew Samuda said on Thursday. It aims to…
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…
01 Nov, 2026
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British-Jamaican model Reece Nelson attracts Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Versace, and Gucci
Luxury fashion houses love Reece Nelson. Be it Burberry or Versace, the British-Jamaican model’s impressive run of high-profile bookings continues. He is among the models selected by Dolce &…
01 Nov, 2026
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Social media real estate posts face regulatory scrutiny
The Real Estate Board has opened a review of its code of ethics to set standards for how agents advertise property on social media and has sued a company it alleges brokered property without a…
01 Nov, 2026
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Patrick Stewart found ‘Star Trek’ fame but always returned to Shakespeare, the stage
LONDON (AP): Before he captained the Starship Enterprise, Patrick Stewart commanded the Shakespearean stage. And it was the stage to which he returned time and again even after Star Trek: The Next…
01 Nov, 2026
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Winston Ewart: A remarkable journey
When the National Chorale of Jamaica (NCOJ) opens its classical season with Songs of Faith & Freedom today, Winston Ewart will be among those in the audience at the University Chapel in Mona, St…
01 Nov, 2026
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Don Robotham | SPARK or BOOST? STEAM or maths? Issues in educational reform
Recently, ETOC, the Education Transformation Oversight Committee, presented a progress report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Patterson Commission on Education Reform. According to…
01 Nov, 2026
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WISDOM OF THE WEEK - Addiction to excitement
Have you noticed how easily life begins to feel boring? The same routine, familiar faces, and everyday responsibilities often leave us drained and longing for something different. We seek excitement…