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'Very honoured, very humbled' Jr Gong receives honorary UWI doctorate
Reggae star Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley has added another milestone to his career, receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) from The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, on Saturday. The youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley was recognised for

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Houston police to limit cooperation with ICE as Democratic mayor takes over in Texas

HOUSTON (AP) — Houstons newly-elected Mayor has directed the police to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities by signing an order on Friday which he said was the result of Democrats reclaiming power in Texas for the first time in deca

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Sports

Crunch time in Manning Cup

The remaining quarterfinalists for the 2026 ISSA Manning Cup will be confirmed today when the final round of matches in the Round of 16 gets under way across the Corporate Area. Defending champions Excelsior High, Kingston College (KC), Calabar High, St A

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Entertainment

'Very honoured, very humbled' Jr Gong receives honorary UWI doctorate

Reggae star Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley has added another milestone to his career, receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) from The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, on Saturday. The youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley was recognised for

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Commentary

Ronald Sanders | New Congress in Washington: What Changes for the Caribbean?

The American electorate has changed the political balance in Washington. In the midterm elections, Democrats won majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. They will assume control when the new Congress takes office in January 2027. F

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Letters

Letter of the Day | Preserve the best of PEP
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Ministry of Education has announced that the Grade 6 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination will again be administered in a modified format. While this decision must be praised for its sensitivity and responsiveness to the challeng

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Lifestyle

GoodHeart | Daniela Woodbine opens new chapters for youth

Daniela Woodbines life has been shaped by a deep belief in the potential of others, a value instilled in her by her mother. Growing up, Woodbine watched her mother raise four children on a modest salary while still finding the means to provide meals fo

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