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13 May, 2026
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Chong: Tufton’s intervention left UHWI board powerless
Wayne Chai Chong, former chairman of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), said his 2023 resignation was triggered by Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton’s move to overrule…
13 May, 2026
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Kevon Campbell and Jan Willem Wegdam | When good intentions do harm: Why we must donate responsibly
The Caribbean is no stranger to generosity. But without coordination, even the best intentions can become a secondary disaster, slowing down response efforts when every minute matters.
13 May, 2026
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RJRGLEANER enters agreement for sale of North Street building
The RJRGLEANER Communications Group has announced it has entered an agreement with LP Azar Limited for sale of the Gleaner building at 7 North Street, Kingston.
13 May, 2026
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The SPARK programme never sparked, says rural MPs
Several opposition members of parliament (MPs) from rural constituencies say delays in the implementation of the Government’s $45- billion SPARK (Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to…
13 May, 2026
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Tufton announces major governance overhaul in public health sector from June 1
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says all internal audit units across the public health system will be required to submit reports directly to the ministry from June 1 under new accountability…
13 May, 2026
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Anatomy of failure - Former UHWI chairman says recommendations for correction not followed by management
Wayne Chai Chong said the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) board he led for about a year from December 2022 had identified corrective steps for a litany of problems later flagged by the…
13 May, 2026
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Relief red flag - Up to February, ODPEM spend only 1.8 per cent of cash donations meant to assist Hurricane Melissa victims
Four months after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa left a path of destruction, particularly across southern and western Jamaica, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) had…
13 May, 2026
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Former Maroon chiefs accusing Chief Currie of manipulating upcoming election
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Former colonels Meredith Rowe and Ferron Williams, who plan to contest the upcoming Accompong Maroon leadership elections, have raised concerns about the process, which is being…
13 May, 2026
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Finally, period poverty gets attention from the authorities
Period poverty in Jamaica is to be addressed by the government, according to Health Minister Christopher Tufton, who made the announcement during his Sectoral debate in parliament on Tuesday.
Period…