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JTA: salary increase document being circulated fake
The Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) is alerting teachers and the general public about a false document circulating regarding a salary increase and other payments for educators. In a statement on Monday, the JTA said claims of a 50% salary increase

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JTA: salary increase document being circulated fake

The Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) is alerting teachers and the general public about a false document circulating regarding a salary increase and other payments for educators. In a statement on Monday, the JTA said claims of a 50% salary increase

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Sports

T20 World Cup: India crush Pakistan by 61 runs

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP): Arch-rivals India and Pakistan declined to shake hands before and after the most-anticipated game of crickets Twenty20 World Cup, with India easily winning by 61 runs yesterday to secure their Super 8 spot. India opener Ishan

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Entertainment

Bunny Lee Iconic Reggae Weekend kicks off Friday

A three-day event, with legacy and culture as its foundation, makes its début on the Reggae Month calendar this week. Curated by the Bunny Lee Museum, the inaugural Bunny Lee Iconic Reggae Weekend: A Tribute to the Founding Fathers and Mothers of Reggae

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Commentary

Nand C. Bardouille and Greg Quinn | Is CARICOM at a foreign policy turning point?

With the Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) fast-approaching, an uncomfortable reality hangs over this high-profile moment in regional politics: The bloc – comprising 14 sovereign membe

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Letters

New taxes: Same old exploitation
THE EDITOR, Madam: As a member of the most heavily taxed group of society, the middle class, I am concerned about the proposed new taxes on non-alcoholic beverages and digital transactions.

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Lifestyle

Something Extra | Monday

On Thursday, dignitaries, senators, parliamentarians from both the Government and Opposition and their supporters convened at George William Gordon House for the ceremonial opening of Parliament. While the official programme unfolded inside, Something Ext

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World News

Cohabiting couples in Grenada to be afforded same rights as married people

ST GEORGES, Grenada, CMC – Grenada is amending its domestic violence law to recognise the rights of couples who have lived together for more than five years by extending to them the same rights as if they were married. The amendment is among severa

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