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31 Oct, 2026
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A splash of pink and gold
Students, teachers and parents at Gifted Minds Kindergarten donned pink and gold on October 23 in a show of support for breast cancer and childhood cancer awareness. The school initiative encouraged…
31 Oct, 2026
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UWI, Guardian Asset Management launch mentorship programme for students
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has launched a new mentorship programme aimed at connecting students with industry leaders and helping to bridge the gap between academic learning and the…
31 Oct, 2026
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Kemi has her space in Black History too
As twilight draws closer on 2026’s edition of Black History Month, I’ve had time for some degree of reflection. Don’t worry, I’m not hitting you with an early resolution list or any other personal…
31 Oct, 2026
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‘Star Trek’ universe mourns two major cast losses
WASHINGTON (AP): One of the countless memorable lines that have tumbled out of the Star Trek universe over the years is this gem, originally from a 20th-century poet named Delmore Schwartz: “Time is…
31 Oct, 2026
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No community should be left behind
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing about a public health issue affecting several communities. Despite the efforts of the government to clean gullies, there are many communities that are easily flooded…
31 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | ICC must rethink its strategy to help cricket thrive
THE EDITOR, Madam: Until the International Cricket Council (ICC) begins treating cricket as a global sport, rather than one dominated by the interests of a handful of larger and wealthier countries,…
31 Oct, 2026
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Editorial | Full steam ahead on renewables
The Gleaner hopes that the Generation Procurement Entity (GPE), the government body that oversees the addition of new capacity to Jamaica’s electricity grid, will keep its promise to go to the market…
31 Oct, 2026
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Caribbean Medical Mission celebrates 30 years of humanitarian service
WASHINGTON, D.C., : The Caribbean Medical Mission of New Jersey (CMM) will celebrate 30 years of humanitarian service to under-served communities across the Caribbean, the United States and Africa…
31 Oct, 2026
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Pension delays are unacceptable
THE EDITOR, Madam: Earlier this month, over a period of one week, a survey was conducted among former public-sector employees. While there were only 25 respondents, the group was dominated by retired…