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28 Sep, 2026
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Jamaica turns to AI to reshape tourism
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica is accelerating its use of artificial intelligence to sell the destination, predict visitor demand and help tourism businesses operate more efficiently as the country positions…
28 Sep, 2026
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Janet Richards Foundation ends seven-year run of outreach
WESTERN BUREAU: The Janet Richards Foundation has announced that it has ceased operations due to funding and administrative challenges. The foundation, the brainchild of former banker Janet Richards,…
28 Sep, 2026
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Breathe in, back to school
As September arrives, so do new uniforms, early alarms, crowded routes, homework timetables and a fresh set of expectations that land on students, teachers and parents in the same week. The pressure…
28 Sep, 2026
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AI is creating jobs as well as erasing them – but how rewarding are they?
Don’t believe the hype about AI taking over all forms of work. Most of the evidence to date suggests large-scale job losses are limited. But what is changing is the way work is organised. One area of…
28 Sep, 2026
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IICA to establish regional agriculture innovation centre in Jamaica
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is to establish a Regional Centre of Excellence for Agricultural Innovation in Jamaica, as part of efforts to strengthen the…
28 Sep, 2026
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Deputy House Clerk Christopher Cowan resigns with immediate effect
Christopher Cowan, the Deputy Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, has resigned with immediate effect. Cowan's resignation letter, which is dated September 28 and was seen by The Gleaner, said his…
28 Sep, 2026
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Holness, Golding hail Lieutenant Stitchie's contribution to Jamaican music
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding have expressed sadness at the passing of veteran entertainer Lieutenant Stitchie, saying his music will continue to serve as…
28 Sep, 2026
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Portmore man charged over alleged online threats against JCF
The police have charged a Portmore, St Catherine, man for allegedly making threatening remarks and inciting violence against the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in a video posted to social media. …
28 Sep, 2026
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BOJ raises policy rate to 6% to counter war and weather risks
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) raised its benchmark policy interest rate by 50 basis points to 6.0 per cent, effective Tuesday, September 29, to curb inflation amid rising uncertainty. The bank's…