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26 Oct, 2026
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Her Voice initiative to mentor female wards
WESTERN BUREAU: Tanya Kentish, Miss St James Festival Queen for 2026, has formally launched her keynote project, the Her Voice mentorship programme, for female wards of the state who need an outlet to…
26 Oct, 2026
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Farmer challenges BOJ’s cheque restrictions
A fresh legal challenge has emerged over the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) mandate to phase out paper cheques. The legal action targets the initial phase of the industry-wide transition towards electronic…
26 Oct, 2026
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Understanding the eight steps to stillness
Walk into most yoga classes and you will find mats, stretching, and deep breathing. These are lovely practices, but they are only a small part of what yoga truly is.
26 Oct, 2026
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JPS harnesses power of water - Looks towards hydroelectricity’s potential in shaping Jamaica’s energy future
Long before solar panels appeared on rooftops and wind turbines became familiar features of Jamaica’s landscape, Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) was already producing electricity from one of this…
26 Oct, 2026
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‘False prosperity’ - Tomlinson questions benefits of Jamaica’s economic growth
Senator Cleveland Tomlinson says while the Government boasts about its successful management of the economy, the lived experience of ordinary Jamaicans are not in sync with that claim. “We are not…
26 Oct, 2026
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FSC: Cassandra Rose and Cassandra Profit Lab not licensed, warns public against business dealings
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is warning the public against dealing with individuals or entities using the names Cassandra Rose and Cassandra Profit Lab, advising that neither of which is…
26 Oct, 2026
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Container home construction for hurricane-affected families under way in Trelawny, Hanover
The construction of container homes for families affected by Hurricane Melissa is now under way in Trelawny and Hanover as part of the Government’s efforts to deliver housing solutions under its…
26 Oct, 2026
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Wheatley launches inquiry into JETS cyber breach
Describing a recent cyber breach at Jamaica Electronic Transfer Services Limited (JETS) as a matter of “national concern”, Technology Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley has launched a formal inquiry,…
26 Oct, 2026
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St Thomas flooding affects 313 residents and 56 homes; relief operations continue – Labour Ministry
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says emergency relief operations are continuing in St Thomas, where, based on preliminary reports, 56 houses have been flooded and 313 residents affected by…