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04 Nov, 2026
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We cannot afford to lose our boys to violence
THE EDITOR, Madam: The growing incidence of violence among students, particularly those resulting in serious bodily harm and loss of life, should concern every Jamaican. The recent fatal stabbing…
04 Nov, 2026
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NaRRa vs ARCC
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica stands at a critical juncture. With the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) now established to lead recovery after Hurricane Melissa, we have a rare…
04 Nov, 2026
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Elizabeth Morgan | Jamaica’s UNGA Cuba vote: is US/Cuba dialogue realistic?
As noted in other columns, there are important events taking place now, the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, November 1-4, and the US midterm elections,…
04 Nov, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Together We Rise, a monument that heals
THE EDITOR, Madam: One year after Hurricane Melissa ravaged parts of western Jamaica, the 62-foot sculpture Together We Rise now stands courageously on Montego Bay’s Jimmy Cliff Boulevard.…
04 Nov, 2026
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Pregnancy and breast cancer: Why a breast lump should never be ignored
Pregnancy brings significant changes to a woman’s body, including the breasts, which begin preparing for breastfeeding. However, while these changes are expected, a new lump or unusual breast symptom…
04 Nov, 2026
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Portland Health Alliance mobilises support to strengthen healthcare services
Access to quality healthcare should not depend on where a person lives but, for many residents of Portland, obtaining essential medical services can mean travelling outside the parish, sometimes over…
04 Nov, 2026
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Carib Cement profit falls 1/3rd in third quarter, warns staff about El Niño
Caribbean Cement Company, majority-owned by Mexico based Cemex, sold more cement in the September quarter, but a planned shutdown of its kiln furnace pushed production costs higher, resulting in lower…
04 Nov, 2026
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Poly Pet outlook cut as bottle maker faces first bond repayments
Jamaica’s largest plastic bottle manufacturer has had the outlook on its $800-million bond lowered to negative by regional ratings agency CariCRIS, which warned that Poly Pet Company Limited may not…
04 Nov, 2026
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World Cup delivers $776m sales bump for Supreme Ventures
Supreme Ventures Ltd made the bulk of its rise in revenue from sports betting tied to the football World Cup. Executive Chairman Gary Peart had predicted as much in April, telling investors the gaming…