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18 Aug, 2026
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UC Rusal 2022 fish kill trial stalled over outstanding disclosure
The trial against bauxite company UC Rusal over a 2022 fish kill incident in the Rio Cobre failed to continue today in the St Catherine Parish Court due to a lack of disclosure by the prosecution to…
18 Aug, 2026
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CXC flags surge in exam irregularities, AI misuse
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is reporting a sharp increase in examination irregularities this year, with cases involving unauthorised devices, collusion, unauthorised materials and the…
18 Aug, 2026
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Student kills schoolmate and himself in livestreamed Philippine school attack, official says
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A high school student carrying two pistols shot to death a fellow student before killing himself Tuesday in an attack on a southern Philippine high school campus that he…
18 Aug, 2026
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CXC absenteeism remains a concern as thousands skip exams
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is raising fresh concerns about absenteeism among candidates sitting its regional examinations, with more than 35,000 students failing to turn up for this…
18 Aug, 2026
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ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help shield local police officers who make immigration arrests from possible financial consequences if they are accused of on-duty…
18 Aug, 2026
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Second policeman in Dominica charged with murder of teen girl
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Police officer Joshua Hamlet has been remanded to prison until October 2, as he became the second member of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) to be charged with…
18 Aug, 2026
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New Kingston revitalisation plan enters implementation phase
Plans to revitalise the New Kingston Business District are now moving into the implementation phase, with coordinated measures being undertaken to address homelessness, public safety, sanitation, and…
18 Aug, 2026
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Jamaica’s top-ranked Bicknell falls to Purcell in Jamaica Open first round
Jamaica’s number one tennis player, Blaise Bicknell, suffered defeat at the hands of Australia’s Max Purcell in the first round of the Jamaica Open on Monday night. The match, which lasted more than…
18 Aug, 2026
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Disney sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses, claiming retaliation over ‘Jimmy Kimmel’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Disney filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump Administration’s Federal Communications Commission, alleging a violation of its First Amendment rights. The suit comes after FCC…