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Hotta Ball heats things up with ‘Deeper’

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Hotta Ball heats things up with ‘Deeper’

September 22, 2026

Since 2010, Hotta Ball has juggled duties as a recording artiste, music producer and sound system selector. Deeper , a risque song produced by Most Wa...

Panama Catholic Church reports dozens of clerical abuse cases

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Panama Catholic Church reports dozens of clerical abuse cases

September 22, 2026

PANAMA CITY, Panama (AFP) — The Catholic Church in Panama has recorded dozens of complaints alleging sexual abuse of minors and other vulnerable peopl...

Plans to establish Backgammon clubs in schools

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Plans to establish Backgammon clubs in schools

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer

September 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Backgammon, a two-player board game played with counters and dice on table boards, is being considered for several high schools in...

Forex: $158.80 to one US dollar

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Forex: $158.80 to one US dollar

September 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, September 22 ended trading at $158.80, up 23 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...

Dominica remembers passage of Hurricane Maria

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Dominica remembers passage of Hurricane Maria

September 22, 2026

ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — Dominica Tuesday remembered the passage of the catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Maria nine years ago, with Prime Minister Ro...

Jamaicans encouraged to upskill for the AI era

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Jamaicans encouraged to upskill for the AI era

September 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — With artificial intelligence (AI) advancing rapidly across the globe, Jamaicans are being encouraged to develop skills to remain c...

Jamaica makes strides in draughts 100-square board

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Jamaica makes strides in draughts 100-square board

September 22, 2026

Jamaica recently participated in the Tobago 10×10 International Draughts-100 Open World Cup 2026, gaining valuable competitive experience, new interna...

Sagicor builds on R Danny Williams’ legacy of motivation with ‘SMS’

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Sagicor builds on R Danny Williams’ legacy of motivation with ‘SMS’

September 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the year approaches its close, many professionals find themselves seeking renewed motivation and encouragement to stay focused ...

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