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Deputy Director General for Sustainable Development and Social Planning at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Claire Bernard (left), addresses the ‘Recovery to Resilience Round Table’ held on Tuesday at the United Nations Development Programme (
14 Oct, 2026 0

National Recovery Strategy for Hurricane Melissa well advanced

Deputy Director General for Sustainable Development and Social Planning at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Claire Bernard, says work on a National Recovery Strategy to guide the…
Andrew Harrison, CEO of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation
14 Oct, 2026 0

Trelawny Municipality collects 67 per cent of property tax target

The Trelawny Municipal Corporation has collected 67 per cent of its property tax target for the 2026/2027 financial year. Chief Executive Officer Andrew Harrison told The Gleaner that the…
Daryl Vaz, minister of energy, transport and telecommunications
14 Oct, 2026 0

Vaz: Government has absorbed $3.7 billion in potential fuel price increases since February

The Government, through the Petrojam pricing mechanism, has shielded Jamaican consumers and businesses from J$3.7 billion (more than US$23 million) in potential fuel price increases since February. …
PSG's Desire Doue celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in Manchester, England, on Wednesday.
14 Oct, 2026 0

PSG piles more woe on scandal-hit Man City in Champions League, Real Madrid leaves it late in Rome

AP – Paris Saint-Germain piled more misery upon scandal-hit Manchester City with a 4-2 win, while Real Madrid struck three late goals to defeat Roma 4-3 in the Champions League on Wednesday. PSG,…
14 Oct, 2026 0

OEC vows to clear outstanding PEP examination payments by Friday

The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) says it will complete all outstanding payments to invigilators and presiding examiners who worked during the 2026 Grade 4 and Grade 5 Primary Exit Profile…
Delroy Chuck, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
14 Oct, 2026 0

House approves amendments to act to address jury tampering

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved amendments to the Jury (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, to strengthen measures to address jury tampering and safeguard the administration of justice. Closing…
Public sector workers take part in a 24-hour strike over delays in agreeing a new public sector pay deal at Mater Hospital, Dublin, Ireland, Wednesday Oct. 14, 2026. (Brian Lawless/PA via AP)
14 Oct, 2026 0

Irish public sector workers strike, leading to school closures and cancelled medical appointments

LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of teachers, doctors and civil servants walked off the job in Ireland on Wednesday, crippling public services across the country as workers demand higher wages to…
Dr Tamu Davidson, Director of the Non-Communicable Disease and Injury Prevention Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness
14 Oct, 2026 0

Jamaicans urged to share concerns with healthcare providers

Jamaicans are being encouraged to have open and honest conversations with their healthcare providers about their health concerns, treatment options and any challenges they may face, as part of efforts…
France’s Kylian Mbappé (10) celebrates his team's victory at the end of the World Cup round-of-16 football match against Paraguay in Philadelphia on Saturday.
14 Oct, 2026 0

Mbappé beats Messi’s record to become youngest with 100 Champions League appearances

ROME (AP) — Kylian Mbappé became the youngest player with 100 Champions League appearances when he reached the century mark at age 27 in Real Madrid’s match at Roma on Wednesday. Lionel Messi had set…