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Minister Hill proposes special group to advance Jamaica-South Africa trade and investment
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, has proposed the creation of a Jamaica-South Africa Investment Delivery Group to help drive and strengthen trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. “South Africa

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Minister Hill proposes special group to advance Jamaica-South Africa trade and investment

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, has proposed the creation of a Jamaica-South Africa Investment Delivery Group to help drive and strengthen trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. “South Africa

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Sports

Douglas, Card take silver medals

JAMAICA'S ATHLETES picked up their first two medals on yesterdays second day of competition at the World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, but they were not the colour many had expected. Favourites Shanoya Douglas and Gary Card, wo

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Business

KingAlarm enters real estate development with 10-project pipeline

KingAlarm, the Azar family-owned security company, plans to develop real estate properties, with land already acquired for two initial projects in Kingston and Ocho Rios and eight more in the pipeline. The developments, located on Millsborough Avenue in S

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Entertainment

Ariana Grande says decision to step back isn't impulsive

NEW YORK (AP): Ariana Grande chose to “clear the air about a few things” during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine tour. While on stage

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Commentary

Editorial | The value of Bruce Golding

It is not known if, or how much, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness knew beforehand of Bruce Goldings several recent stinging criticisms of US foreign policy, or if the Jamaican leader shared Mr Goldings concerns.

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Letters

Readers' reactions
Back to Africa – Mahama revives right of return to motherland All this ‘back to Africa sentiment needs context. Is ‘Africa ready and waiting with open welcoming arms to embrace these dispersed diasporans? Who is going to meet us at the air

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Lifestyle

Dwayna Mayler celebrating Jamaica, one tote at a time

Dwayna Mayler is wearing her patriotism on her sleeve – or, more accurately, over her shoulder. Rooted in national pride, the designer has created celebratory totes that arrive in time for Jamaicas Independence festivities while remaining stylish eno

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World News

US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1 per cent

WASHINGTON (AP) – Employers in the United States unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1 per cent only because Americans left the job m

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