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The University Hospital of the West Indies.
10 Sep, 2026 0

Patient surge swamps UHWI

Jamaica’s primary regional referral facility, the 579-bed University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), is urging members of the public to seek alternative care as a massive influx of patients…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness addresses the audience during the official launch of the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee on Tuesday.
10 Sep, 2026 0

No romance in ruin - Children’s advocacy group blasts Holness over comments about students at damaged schools ‘learning closer to nature’

Children’s advocacy group Fi Wi Children Foundation (FWCF) has chided Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness for suggesting that Jamaican students forced to learn under trees following Hurricane Melissa are…
Madgeta Pinto, a 75-year-old retired Clarendon teacher, who placed sixth nationally in this year’s Senior Citizens Spelling Bee competition.
10 Sep, 2026 0

Retired Clarendon teacher spells it out: Age is no barrier

At 75, Madgeta Pinto is still spelling out what she can do and, perhaps, more importantly, what she refuses to believe she can no longer do. The retired Clarendon educator recently put that conviction…
The UN flag flies on a stormy day at the United Nations during the United Nations General Assembly.
10 Sep, 2026 0

Nuclear watchdog board reports Iran to UN Security Council

VIENNA (AP): The UN atomic watchdog’s board yesterday reported Iran to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years, citing it for failure to cooperate in a long-running investigation into…
Works Minister Robert Morgan (third left) looks on as Gui Hongsheng (fourth left), project manager from China Harbour Engineering Company, showcases a section of the Montego Bay Bypass which is still under construction, during a tour of the bypass and othe
10 Sep, 2026 0

Engineer’s death could impact MoBay Bypass completion deadline

WESTERN BUREAU: One week after the tragic death of engineer Clifton James, who was killed on the new Montego Bay Bypass Road, Works Minister Robert Morgan says the public will be notified whether the…
Students share a moment with Olympic champion Usain Bolt after receiving support from the Usain Bolt Foundation.
10 Sep, 2026 0

Love of country drives Bolt Foundation’s near-$10-million gift to students

Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has called his foundation’s near-$10-million gift to more than 100 students from western Jamaica a no-brainer. According to the 100 and 200-metre world record holder, the…
Members of Norway’s royal family (left) Prince Sverre Magnus, King Haakon VIII, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Princess Märtha Louise walk behind the coffin of King Harald V as it is carried from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral in Oslo, Norway,
10 Sep, 2026 0

Final farewell to King Harald V as crowds, royals converge for his funeral

OSLO (AP): Norway bade its final farewell to Harald V yesterday as crowds lined the streets and foreign royals and leaders converged on Oslo for the funeral of the long-serving king, who was…
Prime Minister Mark Carney.
10 Sep, 2026 0

US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles in trade war

TORONTO (AP): The United States is banning the import of some dairy products and motorcycles from Canada along with most alcoholic beverages, the White House has said, as part of a trade war that…
The iPhone Duo is displayed on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 on the Apple campus in Cupertino, California, USA. (AP photo)
10 Sep, 2026 0

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone line-up, including a foldable model called Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo. The company’s new CEO, John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on September…