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14 Oct, 2026
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JHTA fears winter season gridlock as MoBay roadworks lag
WESTERN BUREAU: The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is warning that worsening traffic congestion in Montego Bay threatens to disrupt the winter tourist season as major roadworks remain…
14 Oct, 2026
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Gallant Groom to add ‘Big Sub’ Memorial to cabinet
GALLANT GROOM, a first-time-out winner in January for Jason DaCosta at Mahoning Valley, Ohio, shipped to Jamaica following a second-place run 10 days later, aims to close a hat-trick of wins from four…
14 Oct, 2026
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Publishers urged to deposit works with National Library
A call has been made for Jamaica’s publishers and creative professionals to deposit their work with the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) to help preserve the country’s documentary heritage. Culture,…
14 Oct, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer
ROME (AP): Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery yesterday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung…
14 Oct, 2026
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Cyberattacks hit European supermarket chains
Paris (AP): Cyberattacks disrupted European supermarket chains, affecting refrigeration systems at hundreds of stores in France and forcing a major grocer to shut down websites serving customers in…
14 Oct, 2026
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PM gets clean bill of health after stroke
BASSETERRE (CMC): St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew said on Tuesday that he had received a clean bill of health and been discharged from the United States hospital where he was…
14 Oct, 2026
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Carney makes case for unity as Alberta referendum nears
TORONTO (AP): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged Alberta to remain in Canada, warning that a vote next week on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada would begin a “long and…
14 Oct, 2026
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PwC study: AI adoption outpaces workplace training
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a new divide in the workplace, with employees who use the technology regularly reporting greater confidence and career prospects, while…
14 Oct, 2026
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What really is the role of the Consumer Affairs Commission?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having lived in a foreign country, you return home and are quickly reminded of where you are. Only in Jamaica! For several months, I spent less than JMD $10,000 to ship items to…