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28 Oct, 2026
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FINSAC and NaRRA are not vote buyers
THE EDITOR, Madam: In your publication of October 27, 2026, one of your columnists wrote: “ In my opinion, FINSAC and NaRRA were pursued for the same purpose – to buy votes and win the next election…
28 Oct, 2026
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Act now to save the Black River Morass!
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Black River Morass is under threat. A few weeks ago, I returned to my hometown of Slipe, St Elizabeth, which borders the Black River Morass. As I approached Timber Bridge, a…
28 Oct, 2026
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Storm Saulter’s ‘Possession’ hits HBO Max
Jamaican filmmaker Storm Saulter can now strike one dream off his career wish-list: having his work carried by HBO. Possession, the five-part supernatural thriller miniseries set between Jamaica and…
28 Oct, 2026
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Sandals-Royal Caribbean deal includes 1,000-acre land bank
Royal Caribbean Group said it will gain more than 1,000 acres of undeveloped Caribbean land through its planned 50 per cent stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts. The land provides a meaningful runway…
28 Oct, 2026
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Portland mother still waiting for help
A year after Hurricane Melissa destroyed her home in eastern Portland, Francita Renford says she is still waiting for government assistance while struggling to support two children, including a son…
28 Oct, 2026
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'A mammogram is the gift I give myself'
Every year, around my birthday, I give myself a gift. It doesn’t come wrapped in pretty paper; there is no ribbon to untie, and it’s certainly not something I can put on a shelf. It may not be the…
28 Oct, 2026
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Something Extra | Wednesday
An afternoon of golf, Pilates and socialising brought The Darling Social Club’s weekend festivities to a close on Sunday. The ladies gathered on the greens for a leisurely mix of recreation, wellness…
28 Oct, 2026
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Claremont Market still waiting on roof repairs
In April, The Gleaner reported that six months after Hurricane Melissa damaged the Claremont Market in southeast St Ann, repairs had not begun, leaving the facility without a roof. Another six months…
28 Oct, 2026
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Norris R. McDonald | US elections: The Caribbean diaspora must rally behind Angie Nixon!
“I don’t like to see people struggling the way I struggled.” – Angie Nixon The upcoming 2026 US Senate special election in Florida is not just an American political contest; it is a critical…