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18 Oct, 2026
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Access granted
A tribunal has ordered the government’s principal training agency to hand over the full, unredacted and authenticated minutes of all board meetings held between 2020 and 2023 to the attorneys for a…
18 Oct, 2026
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Garth Rattray | On heroes and zeros
Most people look for heroes on television, in the newspapers, in sports, in politics, on battlefields, and in environments where recognition is easily found. We celebrate popularity, power, and…
18 Oct, 2026
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Sickle cell not a race-specific disease
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that affects people of all races. Although it occurs predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa and is prevalent in Jamaica, it is not exclusive to people of African…
18 Oct, 2026
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Keira’s hard work pays off
For 11-year-old Keira Ledgister, a resident of Junction, St Elizabeth, the news that she had been awarded a scholarship to the Hampton School was exciting and at the same time, unexpected. The former…
18 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica’s first casino to open February 2027
WESTERN BUREAU: After more than a decade of legislative preparation, regulatory hurdles and anticipation, Jamaica’s first casino is scheduled to open in February 2027 at Princess Grand Jamaica in…
18 Oct, 2026
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18 Oct, 2026
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Heroes who shaped a nation
Tomorrow, October 19, the third Monday of October, Jamaica pauses to observe National Heroes’ Day, the centrepiece of National Heritage Week and one of the most meaningful days on our calendar. It is…
18 Oct, 2026
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Breast cancer survivor Shernett Annon chooses life, laughter and love
WESTERN BUREAU: As a breast cancer survivor of 16 years, Shernett Annon, managing director of Shipping Services of Jamaica, says she has developed a greater appreciation for life, having experienced…