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Pizza Hut closing 250 US stores as parent company considers selling the brand
Pizza Hut plans to close 250 US restaurants in the first half of this year as its parent company considers a sale of the chain. Yum Brands said Wednesday its targeting underperforming Pizza Hut restaurants in its system. Pizza Hut has more than...

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Today's Issue Published: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Lead Stories

Red-tape gridlock

Jamaicas ability to develop at a faster pace is being hampered by “excessive bureaucracy”, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is arguing. Holness, who was speaking at the official handover ceremony of the Essex Valley Agro-Processing Facility and...

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News

Kingston Curry Festival to bring family fun to Devon House

With Kingston fast cementing its reputation as a melting pot of food, culture and creativity, the Kingston Curry Festival is set to serve up a bold, flavour-packed experience when it takes over Devon Hose on Sunday, March 1. Promising a vibrant mix...

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Sports

“The simple answer is ‘yes'”

Since winning the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) in the 2012-13 season, Harbour View Football Club, one of the traditional standard-bearers in top-flight football, has struggled to replicate their former glory, despite lifting the trophy again in...

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Entertainment

Huge turnout at nine night for Sly Dunbar

Everybody loves Sly. That was the clear message from the hundreds who turned out to the nine night at the Ranny Williams Centre on Tuesday to celebrate the life of one half of legendary Jamaican duo, Sly...

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Commentary

Editorial | Kudos, Audrey Marks

Seven years ago, in November 2018, this newspaper recommended to the Government the value of leading by example. It had to do with a full rollout in the public sector of flexible work arrangements. We are happy that the administration has finally...

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Letters

Letter of the Day | Jamaica cannot sing its way to power
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica observes Black History Month and Reggae Month, we rightly celebrate a legacy of resistance, creativity, and cultural achievement that has amplified the nations global presence. Reggae taught the world how to speak...

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Lifestyle

Something Extra |Thursday

Embracing the call to ‘Elevate, women from across the business, faith, and wellness sectors gathered at The Jamaica Pegasus last Saturday for the fifth staging of the Woman Ignite Success Summit (WISS). Hosted by the Woman Ignite Foundation, the...

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Food

Always Friday in the Sunshine City

It was a lively celebration on Monday night at one of the seasons anticipated culinary openings. TGI Fridays recently opened its second location at the Sunshine Outlet Mall on Braeton Parkway in Portmore, St Catherine, already drawing diners from...

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