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Our grief must become action - Dalrymple-Philibert

August 31, 2026 | News
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaicans are being challenged to break the culture of silence surrounding the abuse of children, with Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, minister of state in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, declaring that communities often see the warning signs long before the police do. Dalrymple-Philibert’s impassioned appeal came as 10-year-old Shani Coke, who was raped and murdered in her community of Troy, Trelawny, was being laid to rest.
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Hunter bids farewell to NWA

After 14 years as head of the National Works Agency (NWA), Chief Executive Officer E.G. Hunter bid farewell to the staff yesterday, his final day of employment at the agency. In a letter to the Public Services Commission dated May 7, 2026, Hunter advised that he would serve out the term of his current contract, which expires this month, and thereafter would not seek an extension through a new contract. Hunter’s final contract was entered into in September 2024 for a two-year period.
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Alcaraz returns to US Open with victory, Sabalenka three-peat bid still on

NEW YORK (AP): Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 yesterday, showing no ill effects from the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April. “I don’t know how it looked from outside, but from inside, my feeling was that I was hitting normal,” Alcaraz said. “I was playing pretty normal, playing my style, and yeah, the arm, the wrist, everything felt great.” In that case, do not rule out a successful title defence.
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‘We love you, Captain’

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP): Argentina superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football yesterday, bringing to an end a 21-year career with the national team that was crowned by World Cup glory in 2022 and secured his place among the game’s greatest players. “It was a decision that hurt – and still hurts deeply – but I understand that the time has come,” the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account.

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DEMERIT DELAY DANGER

The Government’s announcement that it will delay the implementation of the demerit point system has been met with disappointment from Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council Dr Lucien Jones. Jones, who has for years campaigned for the application of demerit points as a means to improve road safety and curb dangerous driving, said this latest delay is not only disheartening, but dangerous.

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Step by step, says Gayle

“The public does not manage the sport.” That was the firm message from Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) President Garth Gayle amid public scrutiny over Jabari Matheson competing in four 400-metre races within 36 hours at the recent World Athletics U20 Championships. Matheson’s demanding schedule, which included the men’s 400m and mixed 4x400m relay events, has sparked debate about athlete welfare.

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Fiery performance from Capleton at Encore Live

Capleton reminded patrons at Encore Live on Sunday why his name has remained synonymous with commanding performances, delivering a fiery set that brought culture, consciousness and dancehall history to Plantation Cove in St Ann.

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Advantage General rebrands as Sagicor General Insurance Jamaica

Advantage General Insurance Company has officially rebranded as Sagicor General Insurance Jamaica Limited, bringing more than six decades of experience in Jamaica’s general insurance market under the Sagicor brand. The company became a member of Sagicor Group Jamaica in 2019 and says the transition reflects its continued growth and integration within the wider Sagicor family. It says the rebrand will strengthen its ability to draw on the group’s expertise and resources while creating new opportunities for growth, innovation and enhanced customer service.

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Something Extra | Monday

Dancehall fans celebrated the culture at Saturday’s The Return of the Building hosted by Vybz Kartel at the National Arena in St Andrew. With an array of entertainers, selectors, dancers and local celebrities, the usual sporting arena was transformed into a dizzying mix of performances amid disco lights, liquor, and shouts of praise for the King of the Dancehall. Something Extra brings you the highlights.

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Editorial | More than a wage cap

Finance Minister Fayval Williams’ call for negotiations with public sector unions to establish a new cap on the proportion of national output that should be spent on wages is a rational suggestion that will be welcomed by the Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC). Indeed, Courtney Williams, the fiscal commissioner, has been beating that drum, warning of the danger of runaway wages undermining fiscal stability since his agency began its reviews of the government’s fiscal policies in early 2025.

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