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20 Jan, 2026
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Portmore commuters warned of upcoming traffic changes due to road works
Traffic flow changes will soon be announced due to improvement works on the Naggo Head to Braeton Road project in Portmore, St Catherine, the National Works Agency (NWA) says. "We are going to…
20 Jan, 2026
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NWC: Residents of Barrett Town in St James to receive water deliveries on Wednesdays under new schedule
The National Water Commission (NWC) has introduced an adjusted water trucking schedule for Barrett Town, St. James, as restoration works continue following Hurricane Melissa. Under the new…
20 Jan, 2026
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Guardiola says 'everything is going wrong' for Man City as Haaland rues 'embarrassing' loss
(AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said “everything is going wrong” for his team after being on the end of a stunning Champions League football upset at Norwegian underdog Bodø/Glimt on…
20 Jan, 2026
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Montego Bay man charged with harbouring woman wanted for murder, say police
A 47-year-old man from Montego Bay, St James, has been charged with harbouring a fugitive following the capture of 25-year-old Brittany Hall, who was wanted in connection with murder in St. Andrew. …
20 Jan, 2026
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St Catherine taxi operator accused of murdering colleague remanded
Lloyd Armstrong, a St Catherine taxi operator, was remanded Tuesday after appearing in court charged with fatally stabbing a fellow driver in Portmore last year. Armstrong, also known as 'Ju Ju…
20 Jan, 2026
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Two arrested in St Ann over ammunition seizure
The St Ann police have arrested a man and a woman following the seizure of several rounds of ammunition in the parish on Monday. It's reported that round 3:30 p.m., police conducted a snap raid…
20 Jan, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | Earthquake preparedness critical to limiting business damage and downtime
As Earthquake Awareness Month is observed, property management professional, Kerry Scott, is urging business operators to prioritise protection of their buildings, stressing that early investment in…
20 Jan, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | How a shopkeeper bounced back after Hurricane Melissa
When Hurricane Melissa swept across Jamaica, it brought more than fierce winds and heavy rain. It also upended the livelihood of many small business owners. Among those affected was Andrea Knox, a…
20 Jan, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | Storm-tested and standing … Bamboo Bioproducts Ltd test plots show resilience
When Category 5 Hurricane Melissa tore across Jamaica, flattening fields and uprooting livelihoods, one crop stood its ground. In test plots across western Jamaica, bamboo clumps bent under ferocious…