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11 Aug, 2026 0

Teens recovering after Zimi Seh Beach brawl

The two teenagers injured during a brawl at the Zimi Seh Beach Party at Puerto Seco Beach in Discovery Bay, St Ann, on Sunday, August 9, are recovering and did not suffer life-threatening injuries. …
The Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St James.
11 Aug, 2026 0

Cornwall Regional Hospital operating with one neurosurgeon amid specialist shortage

The Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St James currently has only one of its three approved consultant neurosurgeon positions filled, as Jamaica continues to grapple with a shortage of highly…
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton (second left), emphasises the benefits of the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) regional reference referral laboratory of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) at the recent official opening of the f
11 Aug, 2026 0

CARPHA lab to strengthen regional fight against antimicrobial resistance

The Caribbean region’s capacity to track, test and respond to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been bolstered with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) establishing its new regional reference…
Senior Superintendent of Police Stephanie Lindsay, full-time volunteer and member of the Special Olympics Board
11 Aug, 2026 0

Special Olympics Jamaica offers support to families of children with intellectual disabilities

Special Olympics Jamaica is encouraging parents of children with intellectual disabilities to reach out to the organisation to receive support. Speaking with JIS News, full-time volunteer and member…
A health worker in protective gear washes her hands at the treatment centre in Bunia General Hospital in Ituri, eastern Congo, on Tuesday.
11 Aug, 2026 0

Congo says 2,000 people have died in history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak

BUNIA, Congo (AP) – At least 2,000 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data, as rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppages over…
11 Aug, 2026 0

Gun, ballistic vest and over 80 rounds of ammo seized in St James during police operations

Detectives assigned to the National Strategic Anti-Gang Division (NSAD) seized a firearm, a ballistic vest, and more than 80 rounds of ammunition on Monday during separate operations across the…
Senate President Tom Tavares-Finson
11 Aug, 2026 0

Senate President Tavares-Finson raises concerns over allegations of CCJ panel manipulation

Senate President Tom Tavares-Finson is expressing concern over allegations surrounding the operations of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), warning that the claims could have serious implications…
11 Aug, 2026 0

UWI, UTech academic staff take industrial action over compensation delay

Academic staff at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) and The University of the West Indies (UWI) have taken industrial action amid growing frustration over delays in resolving outstanding…
A JPS pole damaged by a bush fire in Portmore, St Catherine on August 10, 2026.
11 Aug, 2026 0

JPS cautions public against fires near utility poles and power lines

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is cautioning members of the public to avoid starting fires near its utility poles and wires to prevent dangerous situations. The appeal came amid a bush fire in…