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Former Jamaican PM warns Haiti is 'perilously close' to being a failed state

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Former Jamaican prime minister Bruce Golding on Wednesday warned that Haiti is “perilously close” to being a failed state and urged the international community and other stakeholders to play a much more meaningful role...
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United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) greets Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness as Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade, looks on, at the Office of the Prime Minister in St Andrew yesterday. Rubio is in Ja

Holness firm on Cuban docs

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has defended Jamaica’s use of Cuban medics to support the local health sector, declaring that there is no exploitation in the programme that has surfaced as a blot on the Trump administration’s radar. Holness, who,...
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Rubio to re-evaluate US travel advisory for Jamaica

While lauding Jamaica for making “impressive” strides in its crime-reduction efforts, United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio has promised to re-evaluate the US travel advisory for Jamaica to reflect the current reality regarding crime....
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One of the cows donated to Knockalva as part of the effort to recapture its old glory.

Knockalva ready to recapture old agriculture glory

Western Bureau: Eighty-five years after the Hanover-based Knockalva Polytechnical College, formerly known as the Knockalva Agricultural School, was founded, efforts are now being made to revitalise the institution in the hope of restoring it to the...
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Beverly Manley Duncan honoured by PNP Women’s Movement

WESTERN BUREAU: At age 83, Beverly Manley Duncan still stood tall as she soaked up the admiration of family and friends beneath the chandeliers at Hilton Rose Hall in Montego Bay, St James, where she was honoured by the People’s National Party (...
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Reggae Boyz head coach Steve McClaren.

‘There is no hiding’ Premium

ALTHOUGH REGGAE Boyz coach Steve McClaren believes the team is slowly coming together, he said the quality of local playing surfaces presents a challenge to the style of play he and his coaching staff are trying to implement. After a far from...
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Records begin to fall

KINGSTON COLLEGE’S Julius Itubo smashed one of two records to fall on the second day of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships (Champs) on at the National Stadium yesterday. The second record of the day came from the Class 3...
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Scott Bessent, United States secretary of the Treasury.

US could run short of money to pay its bills by August

The United States is on track to hit its statutory debt ceiling – the so-called X-date when the country runs short of money to pay its bills – as early as August without a deal between lawmakers and the White House, according to a Congressional...
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Private sector wooed to manage Tryall Beach

The Government of Jamaica wants private sector partners to manage and operate Tryall Beach in Hanover, which serves as a rest stop near a golf course. The beach spans approximately 200 metres and features a shallow shoreline with few benches,...
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From left: Quan Dajai Henriques, Irie Souljah and Matthew Malcolm sharing a moment after the official announcement of their new group, Rising Suns, at  the recent Earth Hour acoustic concert on Saturday.

Irie Souljah announces new trio Rising Suns, European tour set

After performing at the Earth Hour acoustic concert on Saturday, Irie Souljah knew it was the right time to announce Rising Suns, the new trio he recently joined alongside reggae and roots talents Quan Dajai Henriques and Matthew Malcolm. During...
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World Theatre Day tribute to Olive Lewin, Barbara Requa, Barbara Gloudon today

The Jamaica Women in Theatre Festival (JWTF) rounds off its four-day celebration with a special tribute on World Theatre Day to its three honorees — Dr. Olive Lewin, Barbara Requa and Barbara Gloudon — this evening at 7 p.m. the Little Theatre in...
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President of Global Services Association of Jamaica, Wayne Sinclair.

Editorial | BPO in a world of AI

This newspaper is encouraged by the confidence of the island’s call centre bosses that the island will continue to grow its share of the global outsourcing market. However, given the rapid advance of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that...
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Basil Jarrett | AI is doubling down on us

I REMEMBER the first time I was introduced to Moore’s Law. It was the late 1990s. I was a fresh-off-the-boat graduate student in Brooklyn, NY, with a Windows 95 desktop, a thirst for knowledge, and a dial-up modem. My proudest possession at the...
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March 3 1963 – Jamaica’s Ambassador to the UN, Mr Egerton Richardson, photographed at his desk.

Letter of the Day | The unsung heroes of rights

THE EDITOR, Madam: We need, as a nation, to honour the architects of human rights. In particular, it is vital that we spotlight the pivotal yet often overlooked contributions of the Global South – especially the remarkable efforts of Jamaica and...
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Jamaica not a very happy country

T HE EDITOR, Madam: “ We can be out here selling and lose our life same way. We as a people too vicious against one another and just sit down and plot how to take each other life. There is more to life.” Those are the reflections of a vendor in...
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Palestinians chant slogans during an anti-war protest and against Hamas in a rare show of public anger against the militant group that rules the territory, in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip, yesterday.

Palestinians protest Hamas in rare public show of dissent in Gaza

CAIRO (AP): Thousands of Palestinians marched between the wreckage of a heavily destroyed town in northern Gaza on Wednesday in the second day of anti-war protests, with many chanting against Hamas in a rare display of public anger against the...
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‘Coalition of Willing’ for Ukraine gathering to mull options for possible force

PARIS (AP): Their collective name, ‘Coalition of the willing’, suggests that the loose grouping of Ukraine’s allies certainly wants to help. But as the nearly three dozen nations gather again for more talks in Paris, it is still far from clear...
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TV host Mariah Ramharack steps out in a tropical two-piece pants set.

Something Extra | Thursday

On Sunday, One Park Restaurant and Lounge in Kingston set the tone for PRIVÉ Brunch Inclusive Soirée, a GenXS lead-up to the carnival season. Hosted by the Trini-soca artiste Yung Bredda, the exclusive affair saw patrons dressing to impress in...

Physiotherapist Tashara Harriott-Green’s mission to help children with cerebral palsy

Tashara Harriott-Green, a physiotherapist at the Rehabilitation Institute of the Caribbean Limited, is part of a team dedicated to the care, support, and training of children living with cerebral palsy at the institute’s Kingston location. While...
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Chop’d offers fresh, Lent-inspired options with a tasty twist

With Lent upon us, Chop’d – a popular Kingston spot for salads, wraps, and bowls – is offering specials and a buffet for those looking to enjoy healthier, meat-free meal options during the season. Highlights from the menu include the bang bang bowl...
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Najee Bascoe named top bartender at Jamaica Bartender Week

It’s a timeless tradition for one man to calculate, formulate and serve spirited sensations from behind a counter. These days, even women have come to the fore, blending the way many view and experience this beautiful artform. For the recent...
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