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JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in th...
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Venezuelan prisoners smile to hear of Maduro’s fall
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NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
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Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
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ST MARY, Jamaica—A man and a woman are now in custody following the seizure of a firearm in Spicy Grove, Oracabessa in St Mary, on Saturday, January 1...
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
January 10 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
January 10 01:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policewoman is now receiving medical treatment at hospital after she was mowed down by a taxi operator on Friday afternoon at th...
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Brogad’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ dilemma
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Brogad’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ dilemma
January 9, 2026
Brogad’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ dilemma
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Digital classrooms without digital teachers
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Digital classrooms without digital teachers
BY TAJEME ROBINSON 
January 9, 2026
Digital classrooms without digital teachers
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Things fall apart…
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Things fall apart…
January 8, 2026
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Lessons from Jamaica’s post-hurricane maternal health response
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Lessons from Jamaica’s post-hurricane maternal health response
January 7, 2026
Lessons from Jamaica’s post-hurricane maternal health response
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Jamaica’s path into 2026
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Jamaica’s path into 2026
January 7, 2026
Jamaica’s path into 2026
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Surprise yourself at the end of 2026
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Surprise yourself at the end of 2026
January 7, 2026
Surprise yourself at the end of 2026
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Rising from the rubble
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Rising from the rubble
Henley W Morgan 
January 7, 2026
Rising from the rubble
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A resilient Jamaica: Unifying vision or impossible dream?
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A resilient Jamaica: Unifying vision or impossible dream?
January 6, 2026
A resilient Jamaica: Unifying vision or impossible dream?
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Principles, promises or propaganda?
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Principles, promises or propaganda?
January 6, 2026
Principles, promises or propaganda?
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Removing the tools of crime from criminals
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Removing the tools of crime from criminals
Richard Stewart 
January 5, 2026
Removing the tools of crime from criminals
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Forecasts for 2026
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Forecasts for 2026
Garfield Higgins 
January 4, 2026
Forecasts for 2026
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When less is more
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When less is more
A parable for the post-Melissa rebuild
Howard Gregory 
January 4, 2026
When less is more
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As Trump imposes ‘Donroe’ Doctrine, murky message sent to US rivals
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As Trump imposes ‘Donroe’ Doctrine, murky message sent to US rivals
SHAUN TANDON 
January 4, 2026
As Trump imposes ‘Donroe’ Doctrine, murky message sent to US rivals
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May God bless you for the new year
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May God bless you for the new year
Richard Ho Lung 
January 4, 2026
May God bless you for the new year
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I now believe in miracles, Dr Blake
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I now believe in miracles, Dr Blake
Jason McKay 
January 4, 2026
I now believe in miracles, Dr Blake
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It’s all about the food
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It’s all about the food
Tony Robinson 
January 4, 2026
It’s all about the food
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Improving literacy and numeracy outcomes
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Improving literacy and numeracy outcomes
Wayne Campbell 
January 2, 2026
Improving literacy and numeracy outcomes
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The Church, culture, and the nation
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The Church, culture, and the nation
BY BISHOP DR RYAN REDDIE 
January 2, 2026
The Church, culture, and the nation
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Get ready to honour America’s birthday by fighting for freedom, again
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Get ready to honour America’s birthday by fighting for freedom, again
Ben Jealous 
January 2, 2026
Get ready to honour America’s birthday by fighting for freedom, again
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Tested by crisis, strengthened by resolve
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Tested by crisis, strengthened by resolve
Andrew Holness 
January 1, 2026
Tested by crisis, strengthened by resolve
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Choosing unity, compassion, and purpose in 2026
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Choosing unity, compassion, and purpose in 2026
Mark Golding 
January 1, 2026
Choosing unity, compassion, and purpose in 2026
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When black gold turns to ruin: The Venezuelan paradox
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When black gold turns to ruin: The Venezuelan paradox
Tajay Francis 
January 1, 2026
When black gold turns to ruin: The
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