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Avertorial | Protecting our healthcare workers from radiation-induced breast cancer and other health risks
Breast cancer remains Jamaicas most common cancer, with more than 1,200 new cases and several hundred deaths each year, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Preventing radiation-related cancers, therefore, supports national cancer...

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Today's Issue Published: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Lead Stories

Déjà vu

Haunted by the devastation left by Hurricane Beryl last year – which flattened homes and ripped off roofs – residents of Compound Alligator Pond in Manchester have spent the last few days securing their houses and belongings in preparation for the...

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News

Neglect and fear collide in McGlashen as residents brace for Melissa

Its been nearly a year since torrential rains caused a massive road collapse along the main thoroughfare in McGlashen, St Andrew – yet no repairs has been made. Now, with Hurricane Melissa threatening the island, residents say the gaping hole has...

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Sports

‘It's in our hands'

WITH DESTINY in their own hands as they look to qualify for only their second appearance at the FIFA World Cup, one alum from the historic 1998 tournament is backing Jamaicas Reggae Boyz to advance to the FIFA showpiece to be held in Canada, the...

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Business

American Airlines leads US carriers flying to Jamaica with 28% market share

American Airlines led all US carriers in passenger volume to Jamaica during the first seven months of 2025, and did so with one of the lowest cancellation rates, according to United States federal data. American flew over 811,580 passengers to...

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Entertainment

‘A force to be reckoned with'

Following an intimate funeral service in Florence, Italy, Starr Brewster, widower of late theatre icon Yvonne Brewster, says he hopes to honour her life and work at two upcoming ceremonies: one in the United Kingdom (UK) and another in Jamaica....

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Commentary

Editorial | Use finance and industrial policy to power Jamaica's growth


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Lifestyle

Embracing her destiny

Familial tragedy nudged Seble Asfaw to turn a passion side-project into a full-time pursuit. “I lost my father, uncle, and nephew all within a three-month span,” the Ethiopian-American recalls of the emotional gut-punch that hit two years ago. “...

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Health

Avertorial | Protecting our healthcare workers from radiation-induced breast cancer and other health risks

Breast cancer remains Jamaicas most common cancer, with more than 1,200 new cases and several hundred deaths each year, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Preventing radiation-related cancers, therefore, supports national cancer...

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In Focus

Densil Williams | Unravelling growth: productivity in the digital age

Bad policy choices are not the only factor responsible for high and sustained levels of economic growth to elude Jamaica. There are structural defects in the economy as well. For high levels of economic growth the country must be able to produce...

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Art & Leisure

Greater Miami and Miami Beach celebrate global art

Visual arts has taken centrestage in Greater Miami and Miami Beach as part of ‘Fall for the Arts a three-month cultural celebration presented by The Greater Miami Convention...

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Auto

BMW X3 20 xDrive vs Porsche Macan Turbo

The luxury compact SUV segment is fiercely competitive, with German engineering dominating the discussion. For the discerning Jamaican motorist, the choice often comes down to balancing prestige, performance, and practicality on our unique roadways...

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World News

Researchers mapping rural heat to protect farmworkers

CALIFORNIA (AP): In the summers, the sky is jet black when Raul Cruz arrives at this Imperial Valley sugarcane field to start his day. He chops, cleans and bundles the crop, taking heed as the sun rises. Its hard work, but so is starting at 4 a.m...

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