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28 Jan, 2026
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More than money, Jamaica’s credit unions live ‘Fi Mi Family’
Credit Unions operate on a simple but powerful idea of ‘People Helping People’. This is not just a slogan. It is the real foundation of all 23 credit unions across the island. It shapes how they…
28 Jan, 2026
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Elizabeth Morgan | Tariffs as an instrument of coercion
Since 2024, this column has been addressing the tariff proposals from the Trump administration, moving from a system of free trade to protectionism applying tariffs. From April 2025, a 10 per cent…
28 Jan, 2026
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What is breast self-awareness?
NEW YORK (AP): What does it mean to have breast self-awareness (BSE)? It’s a more general, flexible approach to breast cancer prevention that involves staying familiar with how your breasts look and…
28 Jan, 2026
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JCDC clarifies Festival of the Performing Arts submission process
Friday, January 30, marks the final day for new entries into the 2026 National Festival of the Performing Arts. That’s the word from the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC). However,…
28 Jan, 2026
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Editorial | Move quickly on settlements regime
In remarks little noticed outside of Europe, Aurore Lalucq, the chair of the European Parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee, warned last week of the dangers of the European Union’s…
28 Jan, 2026
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Miss Jamaica World Nevaeh Allen owes victory to strong single mother
She did not sit down for more than five minutes throughout the entire evening. A nervous ball of energy and excitement, Simone Franks came with a sash bearing her daughter’s name and a huge sign…
28 Jan, 2026
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Telethon to help rebuild schools in Jamaica
The Ontario-based Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations (AJAA) has organised a telethon to raise CDN$50,000 to help schools in Jamaica that have been most impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The…
28 Jan, 2026
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What of recycling the rubble?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Having seen a recent documentary on the 61 tonnes of rubble that had accumulated on the Gaza Strip, experts predict that to clear such a mess will take at least seven to 10 years.
28 Jan, 2026
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Asthmatics urged to take extra care during flu season
As the flu season continues, the National Health Fund (NHF) is urging Jamaicans living with asthma to take extra precautions, as influenza infections can significantly worsen their symptoms and…