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07 Sep, 2026
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Essential digital technologies are critical infrastructure
What do the water system in Flint, Michigan, the electrical grid in Puerto Rico and your search engine have in common? They are all critical infrastructure, systems essential to everyday life. People…
07 Sep, 2026
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Vaz warns against ‘mischief’ in transportation sector, dismisses claims about disruptions
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has condemned persons who he says have been seeking to create disquiet in the transportation sector. Vaz, in a media statement posted to X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday,…
07 Sep, 2026
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Early Childhood Commission urges parents to support children’s back-to-school transition
While the start of a new school year is often an exciting time, it can also evoke feelings of uncertainty, anxiety and apprehension for some children. After weeks of a more relaxed summer routine,…
07 Sep, 2026
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22-y-o charged after decomposing body with burn marks and chop wounds of elderly man found in St Mary
A 22-year-old St Mary man has been charged in connection with the death of a 64-year-old man whose decomposing body was found with burn marks and chop wounds near his home in Donnington, Gayle. …
07 Sep, 2026
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Samuda orders review of NWC worksites across Corporate Area amid traffic complaints
Following a surge of public complaints regarding severe traffic disruptions, Water Minister Matthew Samuda has directed the National Water Commission (NWC) to conduct an immediate review of all active…
07 Sep, 2026
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Carisbrook Primary in St Elizabeth adjusts classes amid unfinished repairs
Parents and the 137 students of Carisbrook Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth turned out for the commencement of the new academic year to find construction work still taking place and materials…
07 Sep, 2026
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Herbert Morrison Technical reopens to smooth start despite ongoing post-Melissa repairs
Herbert Morrison Technical High School in Montego Bay, St James, has had a smooth start to the September 2026 school term despite ongoing restoration work to repair lingering damage from Hurricane…
07 Sep, 2026
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Hydel, Cumberland high merger hailed as win-win to build a stronger institution
The merger of St Catherine-based high schools Hydel and Cumberland has been hailed as a win-win situation for both institutions by stakeholders who gathered on the grounds of Hydel Cumberland High in…
07 Sep, 2026
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St Mary security guard charged over imitation gun, fake firearm ID
A St Mary man who is a security guard has been charged for allegedly being in possession of an imitation gun and a fake firearm holder's identification card. He is 36-year-old Nickson Hamilton…