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06 Nov, 2026
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New HIV prevention drug offers hope, but limited supply hampers access
A new HIV-prevention drug that offers nearly complete protection with just two injections a year is raising hopes of curbing the global epidemic, but limited supplies are restricting access in many…
06 Nov, 2026
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Chang: Well-planned housing developments boost national security
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, says properly planned housing developments boost national security by creating safer communities. “Housing is as…
06 Nov, 2026
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Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as Trump’s White House chief of staff after GOP’s midterm defeat
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, installing as his closest adviser a loyal, combative bulldog for his…
06 Nov, 2026
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Leader of Kenyan doomsday cult sentenced to 200 years in prison
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult linked to the deaths of more than 400 people was sentenced on Friday to 200 years in prison for the murders of 191 people. The High Court in…
06 Nov, 2026
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Man allegedly sets house ablaze with woman and her 11-y-o daughter inside in St Catherine
The Linstead police in St Catherine are probing a case of attempted murder and arson after a man on Thursday night allegedly locked a woman with whom he reportedly has a relationship and her…
06 Nov, 2026
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UCJ appoints Professor Colin Gyles as executive director
The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) has announced the appointment of Professor Colin Gyles as its new Executive Director, effective November 2. Professor Gyles brings extensive experience in…
06 Nov, 2026
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Fitz-Henley rejects suggestion that both sides were equally responsible for fracas in Parliament
Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley has rejected suggestions that both sides were equally responsible for Tuesday's confrontation in Parliament, insisting that the conduct of Opposition members…
06 Nov, 2026
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Former police corporal granted $1 million bail in 2022 Gregory Park fatal shooting
A former police corporal who was arrested in September upon returning to Jamaica in connection with a fatal shooting in Gregory Park, St Catherine four years ago was today granted $1 million bail. …
06 Nov, 2026
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British-Jamaican designer Martine Rose named Balenciaga creative director
British-Jamaican designer Martine Rose has been appointed creative director of Balenciaga, adding another major international fashion house to the growing list of luxury brands being led by Jamaican…