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Jamaicans account for 15 per cent of Antigua prison population, PM Browne says
Jamaicans account for about 15 per cent of the prison population in Antigua and Barbuda, according to Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who says his government is tightening immigration enforcement against people living or working in the country without legal

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News

Buchanan launches fresh battle over Holness' seat
Paul Buchanan has launched a new legal challenge to the September 2025 election result in St Andrew West Central, filing a constitutional motion seeking to have the poll declared void and a fresh election ordered after Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness ret

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Sports

Witness David vs Goliath

Following their emphatic opening win against Colombia at the 2026 Pan American Mens Lacrosse Championship, Jamaica Lacrosse Association (JLA) president Calbert Hutchinson has called for public support ahead of the teams second match against the Unit

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Entertainment

Shakira commits to rebuilding earthquake-damaged schools in Colombia

BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP): Colombian superstar Shakira made a surprise visit to a hard-hit region of her home country Monday, announcing multiple commitments to rebuild schools and a university there after Colombia suffered a devastating earthquake last week

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Commentary

Editorial | Mandate rainwater harvesting

With two major water transmission and distribution projects under way on Jamaicas north and south coasts, the government expects that, over the next three years, the islands periodic water crises will be substantially eased. When the more advanced o

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Letters

Letter of the Day | JamaicaEye is expanding, is its oversight keeping up?
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica is making another substantial investment in its national surveillance network. The government has approved almost $791 million in JamaicaEye contracts, including $439.4 million for 300 CCTV cameras and related infrastructure i

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Lifestyle

What to wear to stay cool in the heat

AP: When temperatures soar, dressing for the heat may seem simple. Choose something light, loose and breathable. But textile researchers say staying cool involves more than fabric. Weight, construction, fit and even colour can affect how well clothing hel

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Health

The invisible woman

Have you ever walked into a room and felt like no one saw you? Not literally. You are there, standing, present and engaged, but somehow you feel unseen. People talk over you. Your opinions are overlooked in decisions that once depended on your input. The

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World News

Trump threatens Oman over Strait deal

CAIRO (AP): US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy that the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said yesterday, a day after Trump levelled the th

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