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03 Nov, 2026
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Diaspora leaders say US mid-terms carry high stakes for democracy, Caribbean
Jamaican leaders in the United States say today’s midterm elections carry profound implications for American democracy, as well as for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. Voters across the United States…
03 Nov, 2026
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Ruddock claims he was pressured to make murder confession
Murder accused Andre Ruddock on Monday testified that a police constable assaulted him, threatened him with a gun, and pressured him to take the blame for Taneka Gardner’s killing on behalf of church…
03 Nov, 2026
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Jamaican hotels challenge Booking.com over tax fee
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaican hoteliers are challenging Booking.com’s decision to charge commissions on government taxes, warning that the November 17 implementation will increase operating costs as…
03 Nov, 2026
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Paris Ruby eyes larger slice of global cake market
WESTERN BUREAU: Zelecia Smith, chief executive officer of St James-based Paris Ruby Company Limited, is aiming to make the company’s cakes and cake mixes an international household name, with plans to…
03 Nov, 2026
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Rusea’s readies to celebrate 250-year legacy
WESTERN BUREAU: Rusea’s High is gearing up to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year and several past students of the Lucea, Hanover-based school are determined on making it a memorable affair…
03 Nov, 2026
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Roofing training tops demand at Darliston Recovery Fair
Hundreds of residents turned out to a community recovery fair in Darliston, Westmoreland, last week, with hurricane-resilient roofing classes proving among the most sought-after services one year…
03 Nov, 2026
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Diaspora-focused investment conference generates US$150m in real estate activity
More than US$150 million in real estate deal flow has been generated through the Throp-X Investment Conference since its launch in 2022, highlighting the growing role of diaspora investment in…
03 Nov, 2026
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Food For The Poor Jamaica marks one year of Hurricane Melissa recovery
One year after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, 2025, Food For The Poor Jamaica (FFTP) is reflecting on a year of extraordinary need, resilience, and recovery, made possible…
03 Nov, 2026
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Jamaica-born author challenges inherited expectations in new book
What happens when the lessons we inherit from our families, cultures and communities collide with the lives we ultimately choose to live? For Jamaica-born, United States-based attorney, author and…