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11 Mar, 2026
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Jamaica gifted with GEM amid Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts
Days before Hurricane Melissa devastated the south-western parishes of Jamaica, the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) had already begun preparing to send disaster-relief supplies to the island in the…
11 Mar, 2026
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Gas prices to go up $4.50
Motorists will pay more for gas on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move up by $4.50 to sell for $158.88 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $4.50 to…
11 Mar, 2026
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Engineer urges proper strap installation to boost roof protection
Homeowners, builders and developers are being encouraged to adopt proper hurricane strap installation practices to strengthen building resilience and reduce damage during severe weather events. The…
11 Mar, 2026
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Bus conductor charged after gun seizure in Manchester - Police
A 30-year-old bus conductor has been charged following the seizure of a firearm and ammunition in Georges Valley, Manchester, on Sunday, the police say. He is Chevon Johnson, otherwise called…
11 Mar, 2026
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Man convicted of having sex with girls aged 6 and 8 to be sentenced May 19
A man who has been convicted of having sexual intercourse with two girls, aged 6 and 8 more than seven years ago in Manchester, is to be sentenced on May 19. The 54-year-old man was last week found…
11 Mar, 2026
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Minimally invasive milestone
A major step forward in surgical innovation has been achieved at Medical Associates Hospital with the successful completion of its first laparoscopic colectomy, performed by consultant general surgeon…
11 Mar, 2026
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Alumni gift supports student mental wellness at Campion College
The spirit of giving was alive and well last week when the Campion College Class of 1990 presented a cheque for $700,000 to their alma mater in support of mental wellness initiatives for current…
10 Mar, 2026
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Cuban exit backup plan
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is making a plea for the public’s patience and cooperation as it assesses the islandwide impact, and implements contingencies to mitigate disruptions caused by the…
10 Mar, 2026
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Man fatally shot by police in Church Pen, Old Harbour; family calls for justice
The family of a man who was fatally shot by the police inside his home in the community of Church Pen in Old Harbour, St Catherine on Tuesday is calling for justice. The deceased has been identified…