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Island Wedding | Kasi Simon gets cuffed by Officers love
From the tender age of eight, Kasi Simon had already planned her dream wedding. She imagined her Prince Charming coming to save her, much like Rapunzel in her tower. Years later, her wish came true when her knight in shining armour, Shawn Officer, came in

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Today's Issue Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
News

COOPER'S PEN LAWSUIT - Nine men sue Gov't over detention amid demolition of Trelawny homes

Nine men from Coopers Pen, Trelawny, who claim that they were rounded up by the police and kept in custody for hours during last weeks controversial demolition exercise in the community, have filed a lawsuit against the Government for breaches of th

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Sports

SCIENCE WEIGHS IN - Professor urges coaches to use all tools in the wake of U20 World Champs overwork saga

Professor of Sport Science and Biochemistry Dr Rachael Irving is calling for a more scientific and holistic approach to the preparation and management of Jamaicas young athletes. Irvings comments come amid debate surrounding the decision to have you

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Business

US stocks edge back from their record as oil prices rise

US stocks are edging further from their record heights on Monday, ahead of a week where profit reports from the nations biggest retailers could give a hint about how shoppers are dealing with high inflation and a slowing job market. The S&P 500 sli

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Entertainment

Artistes deliver at successful staging of Summa Sizzle

On Sunday morning at 5:40, Capleton, dressed in fireman red, unlocked a whole new level of energy inside the Woodleigh Sports Complex in Clarendon at Beenie Mans birthday bash. His Or Wha had the entire venue alert and jumping – with hands in the air

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Commentary

Gordon Robinson | Promises, promises everywhere; not a drop more water

Another year; another drought! Another summer another set of water restrictions and lock-offs despite 18-24 inches (in extreme amounts up to 40 inches) of rainwater delivered by Hurricane Melissa last October/November of which not an ounce was captured an

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Letters

Letter of the Day | From political toddlerhood to developmental adulthood
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica celebrates 64 years of political independence, we may be tempted to regard ourselves as a mature nation. Yet, in the long sweep of history, 64 years is relatively young. More importantly, aspects of our approach to developme

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Lifestyle

Something Extra | Tuesday

Abbott Elementary, the ABC sitcom created by Quinta Brunson and starring Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, was among the shows featured at the TV Academys 2026 Televerse Festival. The three-day festival, which began last Friday and concluded

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Shipping

SAJ strengthens industry leadership through communication training

The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) is continuing its investment in workforce development with a practical public speaking workshop designed to help managers, executives and emerging leaders communicate more effectively in professional settings. Spe

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World News

President asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery

BOGOTÁ (AP): Colombias President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked his ally US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help the South American nation recover from a powerful earthquake that killed at least 289 people. De la Espriella took offic

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