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Nicole Landry touts Chakra for healing

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Nicole Landry touts Chakra for healing

Howard Campbell

August 14, 2026

The global popularity of yoga has prompted interest in other meditative exercises such as Chakra, a healing process linked to seven energy centres of ...

Avaran builds Jamaican momentum with ‘Sunshine After Rain’

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Avaran builds Jamaican momentum with ‘Sunshine After Rain’

August 14, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Bahamian reggae artiste Avaran is pleased with the response to his lovers rock single Sunshine After Rain following a week-long ...

Construction of New Alexandria Market progressing well, says mayor

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Construction of New Alexandria Market progressing well, says mayor

August 14, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Alexandria and surrounding communities in St Ann are set to benefit from a new market, with construction of the expan...

PNP salutes 50 years of women in JDF

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PNP salutes 50 years of women in JDF

August 14, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) Women’s Movement is celebrating 50 years since women entered active military service in the Jama...

Singapore criminalises AI-generated abuse images

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Singapore criminalises AI-generated abuse images

August 14, 2026

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Singapore authorities prepare to enforce legislation that goes into effect on Monday, protecting citizens from online sex...

Barbados seeking to develop insurance policy for farmers

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Barbados seeking to develop insurance policy for farmers

August 14, 2026

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Barbados government is moving towards establishing an agricultural insurance framework for the country and is encoura...

‘Shock gloves’ for US immigration agents fuel potential abuse fears

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‘Shock gloves’ for US immigration agents fuel potential abuse fears

August 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Plans to equip United States (US) immigration enforcement agents with gloves capable of delivering debilitating elec...

Forex: $158.22 to one US dollar

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Forex: $158.22 to one US dollar

August 13, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, August 13, ended trading at $158.22, down by 65 cents according to Bank of Jamaica’s da...

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