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20 Oct, 2026
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Discuss NaRRA objectively and with context
THE EDITOR, Madam: The conversation around the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) has increased over the last few weeks. Questions have been raised about the need for a NaRRA,…
20 Oct, 2026
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Improving the management of roads
THE EDITOR, Madam: Road conditions vary across Jamaica. Heavy rainfall, traffic, overloaded vehicles and ageing road surfaces make maintenance a continuing challenge. Effective road management…
20 Oct, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment delays demand urgent action
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is marked with fundraising events and various public education fora. Yet many of us do not know that Jamaica has one of the highest incidence rates…
20 Oct, 2026
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Michael Abrahams | Jamaica’s third-country national deportee agreement: why the secrecy and deception?
In June, the US and Jamaica signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to use Jamaica as a transit point for up to 25 third-country national (TCN) deportees every two weeks. The first set of TCN…
20 Oct, 2026
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Something Extra | Tuesday
Celebrating its 45th year, the sold-out American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Hummingbird Gala transformed Manhattan’s iconic Plaza Hotel into a dazzling showcase of elegance, influence, and Jamaican…
20 Oct, 2026
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Island Wedding | Samory I and Cece honour tradition in intimate ‘I do’
Surrounded by family and close friends against the backdrop of a luxurious mountaintop villa with breathtaking views, reggae singer Samory-Tour Frazer, better known as Samory I and his exquisite…
20 Oct, 2026
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Veteran actor to present ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’ in Florida
For more than three decades Leon ‘Lemon’ Parkins has entertained , both as an actor in local roots plays, and as a stand-up comedian. It comes as no surprise therefore, where his natural progression…
19 Oct, 2026
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St Thomas twins charged with burglary, assault and malicious destruction of property
Twin brothers have been charged with burglary, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and malicious destruction of property following an incident at Crystal City Prospect in St Thomas on Tuesday,…
19 Oct, 2026
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Ronaldo suspended for 30 days and fined US$285 for walking out on Portugal camp
LISBON, Portugal (AP) – Walking out on the Portugal camp earned Cristiano Ronaldo a 30-day suspension and 255 euros (US$285) fine from the national federation. The Portuguese Football Federation had…