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‘School will not be the same - Little London Primary mourns slain teacher Andre James
WESTERN BUREAU: The murder of schoolteacher Andre James has rattled the Little London Infant and Primary School community as it mourns one of its most dedicated educators. James, 39, was found dead at a house in Pitini district in Bluefields, Westmoreland

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Today's Issue Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
News

CCJ leaks won't sway PNP

The allegations that have emerged about the operations of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) have not affected the Opposition Peoples National Party (PNP) stance that it should replace the Britain-based Privy Council as Jamaicas final court of app

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Sports

Chapelton make Drax Hall home
Craig Butler, CEO of the Phoenix Academy Group, has confirmed that Phoenix Chapelton Maroons will play their home matches during the 2026-27 Jamaica Premier League (JPL) season at the Drax Hall Sports Complex in St Ann. Chapelton Maroons were left without

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Business

US stocks slip below their records as oil prices rise 5%

The US stock market slipped below its all-time high while oil prices rose on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and get the global flow of crude going again. The S&P 500 fell 0.1 per cent Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average

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Entertainment

‘Forward March' - Key to the City of Lauderhill for Derrick Morgan during Independence celebrations

More than six decades after Derrick Morgan helped provide the soundtrack to Jamaicas birth as an independent nation, the legendary singer has received another major honour – this time from one of the most vibrant Caribbean communities in the United S

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Commentary

A.J. Nicholson | Mischief in Port-of-Spain

“Now let it work. Mischief, thou art afoot. Take now what course thou wilt.” That was the approach adopted by Mark Antony in Shakespeares Julius Caesar after the assassination. Persons with special interests in Port-of-Spain planted the seed of mis

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Letters

Letter of the Day | Embrace values and ethics-driven approach to development
THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a dim light at the end of Jamaicas proverbial tunnel, according to remarks by Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton during a tour of the construction of the new outpatient department at May Pen Hospital.

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Lifestyle

Island Wedding | Fabian and Antonica's call to ‘I do'

One day, while working at a call centre, Antonica Pinnock was handling a matter that had to be escalated to one of the banks the company worked with. The call connected her with Fabian Douglas, and years later, that chance encounter would blossom into lov

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Shipping

Shipping | SAJ helps young professionals ‘Level Up' for career success

Having the right qualifications may open the door to an employment opportunity, but how candidates present themselves can determine whether they are invited to walk through it. Recognising that many capable professionals struggle to communicate their valu

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World News

Trump scoffs at Iran's demand for war reparations
President Donald Trump yesterday scoffed at Irans demand for reparations for the devastation caused by US and Israeli bombardment over the past five months, a demand he said Tehrans negotiators had not raised until now. Trumps social media post y

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