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NWC says recent rains insufficient to ease Corporate Area water restrictions
The National Water Commission (NWC) says that despite recent rains in the Corporate Area, storage levels at the Mona Reservoir and the Hermitage Dam remain low, and as such, restrictions will remain in place. The NWC said the downpour had temporarily slo

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NWC says recent rains insufficient to ease Corporate Area water restrictions

The National Water Commission (NWC) says that despite recent rains in the Corporate Area, storage levels at the Mona Reservoir and the Hermitage Dam remain low, and as such, restrictions will remain in place. The NWC said the downpour had temporarily slo

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Welcome back, Kyrie: Irving scores 17 for Mavs in China

AP: Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days for his return to the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks didnt keep him waiting any longer for his welcome-back basket. Irving got a reverse layup on the games opening possession last night, setting the tone for him sc

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Entertainment

Big donation for Little Theatre from Scotiabank

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Commentary

Editorial | Dave Cameron has a point

It is not often that this newspaper is in agreement with Dave Cameron, the former president of Cricket West Indies (CWI). However, The Gleaner is sympathetic to Mr Camerons call for an overhaul of the International Cricket Councils (ICC) revenue-sha

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Letters

What can Jamaica learn from the Boston Big Dig?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Large construction projects can teach valuable lessons, even when their scale differs from our own. The Boston Big Dig in the United States involved major underground highway construction in a busy urban area. Although the project was

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Lifestyle

Something Extra | Monday

The premiere of Ava DuVernays 14th brings together film and conversations about citizenship, equal protection and the legacy of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. A companion to her 2016 documentary 13th, the film shifts the focus t

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World News

Political veteran Eusi Kwayana dies at 101
GEORGETOWN (CMC): Veteran politician, educator and Working Peoples Alliance (WPA) co-founder Eusi Kwayana has died at the age of 101, the party announced in a statement issued on Sunday jointly with his family. Known as the ‘Sage of Buxton, Kwaya

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