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07 Oct, 2026
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JSE Index posts over 20% gain, strongest since pandemic
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) delivered its strongest nine-month performance in years, with the benchmark Main Market Index rising over 20 per cent year to date. It was propelled by sharp gains in…
07 Oct, 2026
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Elizabeth Morgan | Is food security further at risk in Jamaica?
Last week, this column looked at Jamaica’s declining goods exports which included agricultural products. This week, the food import bill and the costs of agricultural produce are cause for concern.…
07 Oct, 2026
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Blood test or rectal exam?
For a man who has been putting off a prostate check because he fears “the finger”, there is something worth knowing: prostate cancer screening can begin with a blood test. You do not have to agree to…
07 Oct, 2026
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Learn the reasons why sudden back pain can occur
One minute you’re reaching for an item on a shelf, picking up a child or simply getting out of bed. The next, a sudden stab of pain in your lower back leaves you wondering what just happened. Many…
07 Oct, 2026
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Breaking the silence on fibroids - Colette Guthrie urges women to recognise signs, seek care, and become informed advocates for their health
Colette Guthrie received her first fibroid diagnosis more than a decade ago, but she did little about it. Ten years later, a second diagnosis forced her to confront what she had previously ignored.…
07 Oct, 2026
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No one fights alone - Why early action and support matter in the breast cancer fight
Breast cancer does not begin and end with a diagnosis. The journey can involve fear, delayed screening, costly investigations, treatment, emotional strain and the challenge of balancing family and…
07 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica to launch 300MW renewable-energy auction before year end
Jamaica’s Generation Procurement Entity (GPE) said it now expects to issue its request for proposals (RFP) for the 300 megawatt (MW) renewable-energy and battery-storage auction before year-end. “The…
07 Oct, 2026
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A smarter way to study for exams
If you’re dreading a midterm exam, or just studying hard to keep up in any class, chances are your study habits involve taking notes as you read and then going back over them. Maybe you pull out (or…
07 Oct, 2026
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Carib Cement cuts water use 16% as sustainability agenda broadens
Caribbean Cement Company Ltd has reduced water withdrawals by 16 per cent, marking a new phase in the manufacturer’s sustainability strategy as it seeks to lower its environmental footprint beyond…