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30 Jun, 2026
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The law will apply to motorists appearing before the courts, says Sykes
Motorists appearing before the courts should continue to expect demerit points and driver disqualifications where the law requires, says Chief Justice Bryan Sykes, even as the Government prepares for…
30 Jun, 2026
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Jamaicans urged to stay hydrated as temperatures soar
Residents are being urged to take proactive steps to prevent dehydration and other heat-related illnesses, as Jamaica continues to experience unusually high temperatures.
30 Jun, 2026
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NIS contributors urged to check records regularly
Contributors to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) are being encouraged to consistently check on their contribution records to ensure that employers are remitting the contributions.
30 Jun, 2026
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Jamaican Parliament observes moment of silence for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes
Jamaica’s House of Representatives on Tuesday paused proceedings to express solidarity with the people of Venezuela following the recent earthquakes that devastated parts of the South American nation.
30 Jun, 2026
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Man charged with robbing, stabbing businessman in McCooks Pen granted $800,000 bail
Twenty-year-old Giavanni McFarlane, who is charged in connection with the March 1, 2026 stabbing and robbery of a businessman in McCooks Pen, St Catherine, was today granted $800,000 bail with surety…
30 Jun, 2026
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Vernon: MoBay needs more authentic attractions
WESTERN BUREAU:
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon has joined the call for more authentic, community-based attractions in the western city in a push to move it beyond just beaches, hotels and a…
30 Jun, 2026
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Tufton hoping for full CRH restoration by end of year
The cut off date for full restoration of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay has been extended from September 2026 to March 2027, but Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton…
30 Jun, 2026
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Sandals University director: Excellence is not an accident
Western Bureau:
Dr Luz Longworth, the senior corporate director at Sandals Corporate University, has described excellence as a choice that people should make when they decide to serve others.
30 Jun, 2026
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JN Foundation opens applications for 2026 PEP scholarships and grants
The JN Foundation is inviting students and their guardians to apply for its 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Scholarships and Grants Programme, which will provide financial support to high-achieving…