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20 Oct, 2026
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Immigration | Returning to Jamaica from Canada
Dear Miss Powell, I read an article that you shared about coming to Canada and things you should do. I’ve been in Canada 18 years. Now that my kids have finished university, I think it’s time I go…
20 Oct, 2026
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Gordon Robinson | Who am I?
Many people have no idea what drives their lifetime choices, attitudes and prejudices. Often it happened in childhood and quietly influenced the way they deal with fellow humans. At some point, when…
20 Oct, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | Denise Wheatle defying expectations in upholstery work
In an industry where upholstering is more commonly associated with men, Denise Wheatle of Bailey’s Vale, St Mary has carved out a space for herself, refusing to be defined by traditional expectations.…
20 Oct, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | Two Jamaicans, one big vision
Jamaican entrepreneurs Burchell Gordon and Bevon King are bringing MORE Workforce to market, with a vision to help businesses expand their capabilities through artificial intelligence-powered digital…
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…