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Insurance companies have settled over 8,000 Melissa-related claims, paid out $54B -- IAJ
Local insurance companies have settled 8,357 Hurricane Melissa-related claims and paid out $54.35 billion nearly a year after one of the most powerful storms in Jamaican history left a trail of death and destruction across several parishes,. Thats a

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Insurance companies have settled over 8,000 Melissa-related claims, paid out $54B -- IAJ

Local insurance companies have settled 8,357 Hurricane Melissa-related claims and paid out $54.35 billion nearly a year after one of the most powerful storms in Jamaican history left a trail of death and destruction across several parishes,. Thats a

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Sports

Rain halts Walker Cup semis

Another attempt will be made today to complete the semi-finals of the ISSA/Walker Cup KO competition after play was abandoned yesterday because of heavy rain at the Stadium East field. The opening game between Excelsior High and Kingston College (KC) was

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Entertainment

Music Review | Pitbull's ‘Pitcoin' keeps the party going, but is short on standouts

New York (AP): At any given moment, it is hard to imagine anyone on earth having as much fun as Pitbull.

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Commentary

Editorial | Giving youths a seat at the table

Across the world, a generation that is often described through its relationship with smartphones and social media is demonstrating that it can also organise, mobilise and demand accountability. Generation Z (Gen Z) has become an active participant in shap

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Letters

Remembering Detective Inspector Fowler

THE EDITOR, Madam: I write to extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Detective Inspector Warren Fowler of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. In moments like this, words feel small, but they are all we have to offer.

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Lifestyle

Guyana's Kaieteur Falls leaves a lasting impression

WESTERN BUREAU: There are places you visit, places you remember, and then there are places that leave you completely in awe. For years, Kaieteur Falls in Guyana occupied a special place on my bucket list. Now, having finally experienced this extraordinary

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World News

Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too

CONCORD, New Hampshire (AP): For Jessica Renda, the breaking point was a particularly chaotic Christmas season. Consumed by her eldest daughter's mental and behavioral health struggles, she stopped exercising or doing anything else that brought her joy. F

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