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17 Jul, 2026
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New St Ann Chamber president targets changes in Ocho Rios
Newly elected president of the St Ann Chamber of Commerce, Kenneth Anglin, says his immediate priority is to drive improvements in Ocho Rios during the first quarter of his term.
Speaking with The…
17 Jul, 2026
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Ministry pushes new era of accountability for tertiary institutions
WESTERN BUREAU:
Dr Kasan Troupe, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, is urging educators and administrators at the tertiary level to play a more active role in transforming the…
17 Jul, 2026
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Overcrowding, poor cell checks plague Area 3 police lock-ups, says PCOA
The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has reviewed nine lock-ups in Police Area 3, highlighting deficiencies in compliance with Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) policies governing cell…
17 Jul, 2026
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Croc-sighting reports spark concern, probe in Sav
WESTERN BUREAU:
An investigation has been launched by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) into reports that crocodiles have been seen in the drains along Great George Street in…
17 Jul, 2026
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Two J’can TCNs in Eswatini want to reunite with families in US
NEW YORK:
Two of three Jamaican men deported to Eswatini by the United States have reportedly said they do not wish to return to Jamaica.
The two men, who spoke with Jamaica’s consul general to…
17 Jul, 2026
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Argentine President Milei won’t attend the World Cup final, citing superstition
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP):
Argentina President Javier Milei said yesterday he won’t be attending the World Cup final because of superstition, instead choosing to view Sunday’s match between Spain…
17 Jul, 2026
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CAMP TRAGEDY - Grieving mother questions supervision after Munro student dies in St Thomas
Overcome by grief, Shackera Crowl could not bring herself to walk the final few steps to look at her son’s lifeless body on the beach.
Instead, the heartbroken mother, who turned back in tears, is…
17 Jul, 2026
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St Kitts withdraws 2027 Carifta Games bid
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (CMC):
In a stunning and abrupt reversal, St Kitts and Nevis has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2027 CARIFTA Games, dashing the hopes of a nation that had eagerly…
17 Jul, 2026
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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
LONDON (AP):
The British government yesterday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s team after players celebrating their 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-finals posed with a banner that…