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Reggae takes on rock with Paul Kastick’s ‘My Reggae Rocking Journey Vol 2’

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Reggae takes on rock with Paul Kastick’s ‘My Reggae Rocking Journey Vol 2’

Howard Campbell

September 8, 2026

In the early 1980s while most Jamaican teenagers were obsessed with Michael Jackson and Thriller, Paul Kastick was fascinated with rock music. From hi...

Haaland double powers Man City to victory over Porto

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Haaland double powers Man City to victory over Porto

September 8, 2026

PORTO, Portugal (AFP) — Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory at Porto. Haaland was ...

Educators encouraged to expose students to more STEM-based learning

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Educators encouraged to expose students to more STEM-based learning

September 8, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the 2026/27 academic year gets under way, educators are being encouraged to expose students to more science, technology, engine...

Forex: $158.65 to one US dollar

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Forex: $158.65 to one US dollar

September 8, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, September 8, ended trading at $158.65, down 31 cents, according to Bank of Jamaica’s dai...

New report says digital trade can unlock growth in Latin America and the Caribbean

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New report says digital trade can unlock growth in Latin America and the Caribbean

September 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States (CMC)—A new report on Tuesday suggests that international trade that is ordered or delivered online has quintupled in two de...

Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive

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Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive

September 8, 2026

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova in a match tiebreaker on T...

Judiciary pays tribute to Resident Magistrate Owen Lloyd Parkin

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Judiciary pays tribute to Resident Magistrate Owen Lloyd Parkin

September 8, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Judiciary of Jamaica is mourning the passing of retired Resident Magistrate and Parish Court Judge Owen Lloyd Parkin, whose ca...

SERHA urges men to check their prostate

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SERHA urges men to check their prostate

September 8, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is urging men 40 years and older to take charge of their prostate health by visit...

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