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28 Sep, 2026
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BOJ raises policy rate to 6% to counter war and weather risks
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) raised its benchmark policy interest rate by 50 basis points to 6.0 per cent, effective Tuesday, September 29, to curb inflation amid rising uncertainty. The bank's…
28 Sep, 2026
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Portmore man charged over alleged online threats against JCF
The police have charged a Portmore, St Catherine, man for allegedly making threatening remarks and inciting violence against the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in a video posted to social media. …
28 Sep, 2026
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Holness, Golding hail Lieutenant Stitchie's contribution to Jamaican music
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding have expressed sadness at the passing of veteran entertainer Lieutenant Stitchie, saying his music will continue to serve as…
28 Sep, 2026
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Legendary entertainer Lieutenant Stitchie has died
Legendary reggae gospel artiste Lieutenant Stitchie has died. The beloved entertainer, whose given name is Cleveland Laing, passed away at a hospital in the Corporate Area today. The news came hours…
28 Sep, 2026
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Deputy House Clerk Christopher Cowan resigns with immediate effect
Christopher Cowan, the Deputy Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, has resigned with immediate effect. Cowan's resignation letter, which is dated September 28 and was seen by The Gleaner, said his…
28 Sep, 2026
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IICA to establish regional agriculture innovation centre in Jamaica
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is to establish a Regional Centre of Excellence for Agricultural Innovation in Jamaica, as part of efforts to strengthen the…
28 Sep, 2026
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Pops YG arrested on suspicion of lottery scam breaches while livestreaming
Entertainer and popular social media personality Pops YG was arrested by the police early Monday while he was livestreaming on one of his social media platforms. Pops YG, whose real name is Ansel…
28 Sep, 2026
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Wolmer’s Boys’ fourth-form student dies after collapsing in class
The Wolmer’s Boys’ School community is mourning the death of a fourth-form student who collapsed during class on Monday. The student was rushed to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead,…
28 Sep, 2026
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Defence lawyers’ withdrawal disrupts some criminal court proceedings
The withdrawal of defence lawyers from criminal courts on Monday disrupted proceedings in some cases, although other trials continued with attorneys present. In the Supreme Court, the trial involving…