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31 Oct, 2026
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PM lays out vision for new Black River amid claims of administrative hurdles
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has blamed sluggish government procurement procedures for stalling plans to develop a new, climate-resilient town centre for Black River in St…
31 Oct, 2026
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GrassROOTS Community Foundation to redevelop St James Parish Library
WESTERN BUREAU: The New Jersey-based GrassROOTS Community Foundation will be undertaking redevelopment work at the St James Parish Library, including rebuilding of the facility’s reference area,…
31 Oct, 2026
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If a company wants you back after AI-related job cuts ...
NEW YORK (AP): Companies around the world are increasingly citing artificial intelligence (AI) when slashing jobs, fueling anxiety that a lot more workers may lose their livelihoods to machines.…
31 Oct, 2026
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New irrigation system, agro park launched in St Catherine
A major agricultural development in St Catherine, expected to benefit hundreds of farmers and boost Jamaica’s food production, was officially launched on Thursday with the commissioning of the Amity…
31 Oct, 2026
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Jobseekers warned about recruitment scams
Jamaicans seeking employment are being urged to exercise caution when responding to online job advertisements, amid warnings that fraudsters are exploiting the promise of employment to steal money and…
31 Oct, 2026
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Recovery requires actual data, says GrassROOTS president
WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Janice Johnson Dias, president of the New Jersey-based GrassROOTS Community Foundation (GCF), says Jamaica’s academic community should have conducted more comprehensive studies in…
31 Oct, 2026
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The unseen lifesavers - JDF brigadier credits inspectors with helping avert post-Melissa disease outbreaks
Western Bureau: The nation’s public health inspectors have received high praise from Brigadier Mahatma Williams of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) for the professional and lifesaving role they played…
31 Oct, 2026
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Stewart joins Shakira, Beyonce among Town & Country’s ‘Philanthropists of the Year’
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaican hotelier Adam Stewart has joined global superstars Shakira and Beyoncé among Town & Country magazine’s 2026 ‘Philanthropists of the Year’, earning international…
31 Oct, 2026
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Sygnus boosts breast cancer screening, treatment efforts with $1m donation
Sygnus has donated $1 million to the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) and Jamaica Reach to Recovery (JR2R), marking its largest annual contribution to breast cancer initiatives since launching its support…