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Elizabeth Morgan | Marking the 250th anniversary of US Independence
CARICOM-US relations: A chequered trade history BRITISH COLONIES AND INDEPENDENT REPUBLIC Besides the United Kingdom (UK/Britain) and Canada, the United States of America (USA) is the oldest trading partner of the British West Indies (BWI)/Commonwealth Ca

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News

Education ministry warns schools not to deny students access over registration fees

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is reminding school administrators that students must not be denied access to education because of an inability to pay registration or other school-related fees.

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Sports

Harry Kane sends England into round of 16 of World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo

Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday.

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Business

J$8.9b in crypto flows through Jamaican banks over five years
Banks reported J$8.9 billion in cryptocurrency-related transactions flowing through the island over five years to 2025, even though no virtual asset service providers operate domestically.

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Entertainment

Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer's disease

NEW YORK (AP) – Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the ‘Lethal Weapon franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease.

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Commentary

Elizabeth Morgan | Marking the 250th anniversary of US Independence
CARICOM-US relations: A chequered trade history BRITISH COLONIES AND INDEPENDENT REPUBLIC Besides the United Kingdom (UK/Britain) and Canada, the United States of America (USA) is the oldest trading partner of the British West Indies (BWI)/Commonwealth Ca

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Letters

Independence – A double-edged sword
THE EDITOR, Madam: Independence transformed CARICOM members from neglected colonial outposts into self-governing nations with distinct global voices. Sovereignty enabled these states to shed colonial rule, exercise diplomatic autonomy, and pursue regiona

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Lifestyle

Something Extra | Wednesday
Just a few days before the start of a new Rotary year, the Rotary Club of Kingston hosted its 67th Installation Ceremony and Banquet, ushering in a new administration. Held under the patronage of Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen, the black-tie affair tr

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World News

Two persons climb to top of Empire State Building antenna to hang banner about 'the power of love'

NEW YORK (AP) – Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" at midday Tuesday, before starting to descend, embracing and taking selfies, news helicopter video showed.

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