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Omar Morgan | Strengthening HIV response through community-led action
Jamaica has made significant strides in its response to HIV over the past two decades, but despite these gains, HIV remains a serious public health threat. According to the Ministry of Health and…
17 Sep, 2026
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SSP Diaries | Echoes of frustration
There are several behaviours in society today that most citizens are tired of complaining about, and in some cases, their frustrations are near or have reached boiling point. When people are sick and…
17 Sep, 2026
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Adapt or be left behind, administrative professionals told
WESTERN BUREAU: Administrative professionals who fail to adapt to rapid technological change and evolving workplace demands risk being left behind, according to Keron Hall, president of the Kingston…
16 Sep, 2026
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UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can't afford 'a race to the bottom on AI safety'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The United Nations chief urged global competitors in artificial intelligence on Wednesday to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning that "the world…
16 Sep, 2026
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Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time
TOKYO (AP) — The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figures show, underscoring the country's rapidly aging and declining…
16 Sep, 2026
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Technical issue delays NIS pension payments for some direct-deposit recipients
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says a technical issue has delayed National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pension payments to some pensioners who receive their benefits by direct deposit. In…
16 Sep, 2026
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Cemex begins major US$51.85 million overhaul of aircraft apron at Norman Manley Airport
Cemex has begun the first phase of a US$51.85 million (approximately J$8.1 billion) project to reconstruct and upgrade the aircraft apron at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston,…
16 Sep, 2026
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Jamaicans urged to remain vigilant against gastroenteritis
Jamaicans are being encouraged to remain vigilant against infectious diseases, such as gastroenteritis, despite the ongoing water restrictions. Medical Officer of Health for the parish of Portland,…
16 Sep, 2026
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Fiscal Commission tells agencies to clear procurement backlog as reconstruction spending stalls
Jamaica's Independent Fiscal Commission wants government agencies to clear the procurement and capacity hurdles holding back their capital budgets, which ran $17.5 billion or 38.5 per cent below…