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25 Sep, 2026
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May Pen makeover faces delays as CMC presses ahead with wider transformation
The vision to transform May Pen into a more attractive, functional and modern parish capital is being tested by delays to the town centre redevelopment, but Mayor Joel Williams says the Clarendon…
25 Sep, 2026
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Mining ministry moves to overhaul regulation after audit findings
The Ministry of Mining is overhauling its Mines and Geology Division (MGD) after a performance audit exposed significant weaknesses in the regulation, monitoring, and enforcement of mining and…
25 Sep, 2026
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Letter of the Day | The capital flight we never counted
THE EDITOR, Madam: When people discuss the economic trauma of 1976-1980, we usually speak of foreign-exchange shortages, devaluation, empty supermarket shelves, business closures and the exodus of…
25 Sep, 2026
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COJO awardees receive career guidance
Nineteen young Jamaicans received career guidance, professional insights and practical advice as the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), in partnership with Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO),…
24 Sep, 2026
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Worsening El Niño threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globally
BANTEN, Indonesia (AP) — All signs are pointing toward a record-breaking El Nino this year, which experts say may cause severe drought in Asia and other extreme weather across the world, threatening…
24 Sep, 2026
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Defence attorneys to put forward proposed changes to Firearms Act amid mandatory sentencing concerns
Defence attorneys opposed to mandatory minimum sentencing for firearm offences are to work on joint proposals for amendments to the Firearms Act for submission to the Ministry of Justice and…
24 Sep, 2026
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Agriculture Ministry pursuing further action to fix mining sector oversight and compliance amid Auditor General report
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining says additional actions are being actively pursued as part of its ongoing efforts to improve oversight, accountability and compliance within the…
24 Sep, 2026
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INDECOM investigating fatal police shooting in St Elizabeth
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) says it is probing the shooting death of a man by the police in Balaclava, St Elizabeth, on Tuesday. Killed was Jowayne Salmon, otherwise called…
24 Sep, 2026
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Junior doctors restive, JMDA warns of taking ‘measures’ to press IDT on delayed overtime pay ruling
There could be disruptions in the public health system as the Jamaica Medical Doctors’ Association (JMDA) says junior doctors are restive, and that the association is prepared to step up its action to…