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Gov’t defends NaRRa and says ODPEM has no reconstruction mandate
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) does not have a reconstruction mandate as part of its operations. The disclosure was made…
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Hurricane Melissa: 1 Year Later – Businesses Open But Not Recovered
One year after Hurricane Melissa, some businesses in Western Jamaica have reopened, but the struggle to recover continues. Shanice Gibbs reports on the…
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Nearly half of Jamaican consumers plan to spend more this Christmas
Close to 50 percent of Jamaican consumers surveyed say they plan to spend more this Christmas than they did last year. Additionally, more than half of the 600…
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Jaii Frais to Jahvy to return to Gun Court on January 27
Popular podcaster Jhaedee “Jaii Frais” Richards and music producer Jahvel “Jahvy” Morrison are to return to the Gun Court on January 27, next year. Bail for…
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Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and Shamera Sterling -Humphrey back in Sunshine Girls fold
World top shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and the world class defender Shamera Sterling-Humphrey will make thier return to the Senior Sunshine Girls squad…
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Labour and Social Security Ministry says operational focus clear as it seeks to meet January deadline for completion of ROOF payments
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says its operational focus is clear, as it seeks to meet the January 2027 deadline for completion of payments to…
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Water Minister says NWC’s request for 51% tariff increase not just about raising prices to fix problems, but public accountability
Water Minister Matthew Samuda has stated that the National Water Commission’s (NWC) request for a 51% tariff increase is not just about raising prices to…
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St. Mary police probe death of businesswoman
The police are probing the murder of a businesswoman, whose body was found at her home in Dover District in St. Mary yesterday. Dead is 43-year-old Sophia…
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Gov’t says it wasn’t pressured to abstain from UN resolution vote on ending US embargo against Cuba
The Government said it was not pressured by any country to abstain from a United Nations resolution vote, calling for an end to the United States’ long…
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48 housing units completed under Government’s Semi-Permanent Housing Solution Project
48 housing units have been completed under the Government’s Semi-Permanent Housing Solution Project. The programme provides safer accommodation for…
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NWC’s $33B debt includes $21B in unpaid GCT liabilities owed to Gov’t
The National Water Commission has indicated that 21 of its $33 billion debt is related to General Consumption Tax (GCT) liabilities owed to the Government…
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NWC submits application for 51% tariff adjustment to OUR
Jamaicans could soon see an increase in how much they pay for water, sewerage and other services. This comes as the National Water Commission (NWC) has asked…
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JHTA welcomes Govt’s decision to advance the Lionel Densham Aerodrome project in St. Elizabeth
The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has welcomed the Government’s decision to advance the Lionel Densham Aerodrome project in St. Elizabeth…
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Rehabilitation works along Seaview Drive, Lucea to be completed January 2027 – NWA
The National Works Agency says rehabilitation works along Seaview Drive in Lucea, Hanover are scheduled for completion in January 2027. The timeline comes as…
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JMDA to seek Health Ministry update on overtime rates following IDT ruling
The Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) will seek an update from the Health Ministry this week following the ruling by the Industrial Disputes…
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INDECOM seeks greater use of video evidence in investigations, urges public to come forward
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) anticipates greater use of technology in its investigations and renews its appeal to citizens with video…
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Family demands answers after fatal police shooting in Mandeville
Family members of one of the two men fatally shot by the police in Mandeville, Manchester yesterday, staged a protest at the Mandeville Police Station…
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St. Ann Police deploy specialised Crime Band Team on weekends to curb murders
The St. Ann Police have employed a specialized Crime Band Team on weekends aimed at reducing murders that occur during that time-frame. Murders are down by 40%…
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JTA remains concerned about pace of reconstruction at some schools
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, La Sonja Harrison says she remains concerned about the pace of the reconstruction works at some schools…
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Police seize $1billion worth of cocaine within 48 hours
The Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) seized just over $1 billion dollars worth of cocaine in a series of coordinated counter-narcotics…
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Friday’s triple murder and arson along Kidd Lane in St. Andrew should be condemned by all well-thinking Jamaicans – Fitz-Henley
Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley says Friday’s triple murder and arson along Kidd Lane in St. Andrew should be condemned by all well-thinking…
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Two men shot dead and woman wounded in gun attack on Balcombe Drive, Kingston 11
Two men were shot dead and a woman wounded in a gun attack on Balcombe Drive, Kingston 11 yesterday One of the deceased has been identified as 57-year-old…
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Reprisal fears trigger 48-hour curfew in 8 St. Elizabeth communities
The St. Elizabeth police have imposed curfews across eight communities to prevent reprisal attacks, following a double murder on Saturday night. The men were…
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Second POI in Kidd Lane triple murder and arson attack in police custody
Another of the men listed as persons of interest in connection with Friday night’s triple murder and arson attack in Kidd Lane, Kingston is now in police…
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NWC welcomes rainfall but says regulatory measures remain necessary
The National Water Commission (NWC) says that while it is encouraged by recent rainfall across sections of Kingston and St. Andrew, regulatory measures remain…
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“Such monstrous behaviour cannot be allowed to continue” – Opposition Leader on Kidd Lane triple murder and arson
Opposition Leader Mark Golding says the person or persons responsible for the triple murder and arson attack along Kidd Lane in St. Andrew must be brought to…
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David Riley retains presidency of the Jamaica Track and Field Coaches Association (JATAFCA)
National coach David Riley has been returned unopposed as president of the Jamaica Track and Field Coaches Association (JATAFCA). Coach at Alphansus Davis High…
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23 people believed to be Haitians arrested by police during operations in St. Thomas over the weekend
Twenty-three people believed to be Haitian nationals were arrested by the police during operations in Amity Hall and Golden Grove, St. Thomas, over the…
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Hear the Children’s Cry calls for death penalty in cases where children deliberately killed
Advocacy group Hear the Children’s Cry (HTCC) is calling for the death penalty to be instituted in cases where children are deliberately killed. The call…
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Opposition Leader says Gov’t tone deaf and not listening to people in relation to NARRA
Opposition Leader Mark Golding says the Government is tone deaf and not listening to the people following recent developments surrounding the National…
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Chairman of Jamaica Developers Association Dayton Wood says Jamaica’s chronic shortage of housing solutions should be considered a national emergency
Jamaica’s chronic shortage of housing solutions should be considered a national emergency. That’s the view of Chairman of the Jamaica Developers…
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HAJ says land availability and bureaucratic delays among key issues affecting its ability to supply housing solutions
Managing Director of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) Doreen Prendergast, has stated that land availability and bureaucratic delays are among the key issues…
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For the first time since independence, St. Andrew South division poised to finish the year with fewer than 50 murders
Head of the St. Andrew South Police, Senior Superintendent Damion Manderson, says for the first time since Independence the division is poised to finish the…
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BREAKING NEWS: IDT rules in favour of medical doctors in relation to overtime rate
The Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) has ruled in favour of the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) in relation to the overtime rate for…
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Clarendon taxi operator facing charges following abduction and assault of a minor
A Clarendon taxi operator has been charged with rape and other offences in relation to a 12-year-old girl. 33-year-old Dave Thompson is also charged with…
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Brown: It’s possible for Gov’t and JMDA to settle overtime dispute without IDT ruling, but expects decision this week
The door remains open for the Government and the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) to settle their overtime dispute, without a ruling from the…
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Court proceedings to resume in Savanna-la-Mar and Black River after new locations secured
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says he expects court proceedings to resume in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland and Black River, St. Elizabeth, after new locations…
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Construction worker shot and killed in Kingston 11
A construction worker was shot and killed at the intersection of Hagley Park and Waltham Park Roads, in Kingston 11, last evening. He is 51-year-old William…
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Prime Minister Holness says it is not beyond legislators to make laws tougher, while ensuring that innocent protected
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stated that it is not beyond legislators to make laws tougher, while ensuring that the innocent are protected. Dr…
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Legal associations say three key outcomes came out of recent meeting with Government on Firearms Act
The Jamaican Bar Association (JAMBAR) and the Advocates’ Association of Jamaica (AAJ) say three key outcomes came out of the recent meeting with the government…
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Fi We Children Foundation joins call for review and reform of Firearms Act
The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) has joined the Jamaica Bar Association and the Advocates Association in calling for a review and reform of the Firearms…
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Morris-Dixon says it will take 18 to 24 months to complete rebuilding at Hurricane Melissa damaged schools
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon has admitted that it will take 18 to 24 months to complete rebuilding and full restoration at some of the schools…
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Kingston family seeks help to get 3-year-old with Erb’s Palsy to U.S. for specialised treatment
A three-year-old Kingston girl is preparing to travel to the United States for potentially life-changing treatment, but her loved ones say they need financial…
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Clarendon police say young girl pointed out man held in connection with reported sexual assault in the parish
The Clarendon police have revealed that the man in custody in connection with the reported sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl in Mineral Heights, May Pen…
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Citizen Security Business group will be called upon to take on public order issues -Dr. Chang
The Citizen Security Business group will be called upon to take on a broader role in addressing public order issues. This, as the Government continues efforts…
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Opposition calls on Gov’t to consult Church, civil society before bringing legislation on non-profit organisations to Parliament
The Opposition is calling on the Government to consult with the Church and civil society before bringing its proposed legislation on non-profit organisations…
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Tufton urges global collaboration to strengthen health workforce without deepening critical shortages
Jamaica is calling for greater international collaboration to strengthen health workforce capacity while ensuring the movement of workers does not impair the…
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Reggae Boys beat Guatemala in Concacaf Nations League A opener
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz, playing in front of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, secured an exciting come-from-behind 3-2 win over Guatemala in their CONCACAF…
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NWC pledges support for Meadowbrook High’s September 28 resumption following water shortage
The National Water Commission (NWC) says Meadowbrook High School will be provided with whatever support is requested for the resumption of normal operations on…
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New Research highlights frustration among teachers experiencing menopause in hot classrooms
New research conducted over the summer holiday period has highlighted growing frustration among some teachers experiencing menopause while working in extremely…
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St. Ann residents urged to participate in SAMC Property Tax Mobile Unit drives this week
Residents of several St. Ann communities are being urged to participate in the St. Ann Municipal Corporation (SAMC’s) Property Tax Mobile Unit drives this…
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PNP says 88th annual conference focused on standing with western Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
The 88th Annual Conference of the People’s National Party is underway in Westmoreland, with special focus being placed on the impacts of Hurricane…
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Esh Morgan goes viral with cover of Ed Sheeran’s A-Team
Now 15 years after the release of Ed Sheeran’s hit single A Team , singer Esh Morgan, son of Morgan Heritage member Mojo Morgan, has put his own spin on The…
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Gov’t issues 19 humanitarian grants to assist residents displaced in Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny
The Government has issued 19 humanitarian grants valued at $9.9 million to assist vulnerable citizens displaced in the eviction exercise conducted by property…
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Water Minister pushes back at criticism from Opposition over claims of inequitable sharing of water resources
Water Minister Matthew Samuda has pushed back at criticism from the opposition over claims of inequitable sharing of water resources, amid the ongoing drought…
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JCF heightens presence in Kingston following fatal shooting of alleged gang leader & threats against officers
The constabulary force has increased security presence in sections of the Kingston Western division following the fatal shooting of the reputed leader of the…
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Citizens warned to avoid water in Salt Marsh, Trelawny after shark observed feeding on whale carcass
Members of the public are being urged to avoid entering the water in the Salt Marsh area of Trelawny, after sharks were observed feeding on the carcass of a…
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Capleton honoured by Brampton City Proclamation on his return to Canada
Reggae/Dancehall star Capleton, returned to Canada last week after a 11 year hiatus to perform at the Soul Food Festival Fire in the Park in Vaughn, Ontario…
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NHT introducing new initiative aimed at improving young people’s access to affordable housing
The National Housing Trust (NHT) is introducing a new initiative aimed at improving young people’s access to affordable housing. This will allow eligible…
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Brown’s Town to Retreat Pipeline Installation Project in St.Ann part of Govt’s goal to achieve universal access to potable water by 2030
Water Minister Matthew Samuda has indicated that the Brown’s Town to Retreat Pipeline Installation Project in St Ann is part of the Government’s goal to…