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Jamaica Baptist Union criticises govt over Jamaica's abstention on Cuba embargo vote
The Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) has criticised the Government's decision to abstain from a United Nations vote calling for an end to the United States' economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba, arguing that the move represents a departure f

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Jamaica Baptist Union criticises gov't over Jamaica's abstention on Cuba embargo vote
The Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) has criticised the Government's decision to abstain from a United Nations vote calling for an end to the United States' economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba, arguing that the move represents a departure f

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Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement from Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo wont play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the mens all-time international scoring record. His announcement marked the end of a lauded career that bega

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Entertainment

‘Spirited' NCOJ concert enthusiastically received

Sunday evenings concert by the National Chorale of Jamaica (NCOJ) was doubly “spirited”, with a programme devoted entirely to Negro spirituals and an equally spirited delivery. The audience at the University Chapel, at The University of the West In

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Commentary

Editorial | Mental health at work

Whether it becomes a clause in work contracts is a detail, but Senator Kavan Gayles call for mental health support to become an integral part of workplace practice is an issue that is long overdue and whose logic is beyond question. Indeed, the labour

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Letters

We need answers to the Cuba question
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaican Government insists that its decision to abstain, rather than vote in favour of ending the United States embargo on Cuba at the recent United Nations General Assembly, was entirely independent. Given Jamaicas long history

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Lifestyle

Something Extra | Thursday

Three queens were crowned at the Miss Jamaica World Grand Coronation Spectacular on Sunday at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College in St Andrew. Twenty-three contestants vied for the three titles, with Matea Mahal Smith taking the Miss Jamai

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Food

Dragon Stout serves up a little more punch for International Stout Day

To mark International Stout Day, Dragon Stout partnered with mixologist Theo Miller to create Dragon knight, a bold, full-bodied take on Jamaican stout punch. Created at Sandras Hot Spot on Goffe Terrace, off Spanish Town Road, the recipe combines Dra

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World News

Grenadians voting to elect new government

ST GEORGES, Grenada, CMC – Grenadians are voting in a general election on Thursday that at least one opinion poll suggests could be a dead heat, with voter turnout and the choices of undecided and politically unaffiliated voters likely to determine w

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