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05 Jun, 2026
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New Portmore constituency could shift political balance, says deputy mayorÂ
Deputy Mayor of Portmore Alric Campbell says any additional constituency created in Portmore as a result of the pending electoral boundary adjustments could significantly shift the balance of…
05 Jun, 2026
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Three Jamaicans charged in major US drug case
Three Jamaicans are among 19 persons who have been arrested and charged in a major United States drug trafficking investigation targeting two alleged multi-state drug trafficking organisations.
05 Jun, 2026
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Oversight controversies hurting investor confidence, says Bunting
Opposition Spokesperson on Productivity, Efficiency and Competitiveness, Peter Bunting, has signalled that a decline in the net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows as a per cent of gross domestic…
05 Jun, 2026
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Wheatley announces The House of Innovation - Jamaica’s National STI Strategic Plan 2026–2035
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Andrew Wheatley, has announced the establishment of the House of Innovation, which is the governing…
05 Jun, 2026
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Attorney concedes flight risk concerns, withdraws bail bid in cocaine case
A bid by alleged drug trafficker Clive Davis to secure bail was yesterday withdrawn in the Supreme Court after his attorney said she was unable to satisfactorily address concerns raised about him…
05 Jun, 2026
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Wheatley: Full Data Protection Act enforcement soon
Five years after the Data Protection Act was passed, its enforcement provisions have yet to be fully activated. However, Dr Andrew Wheatley, minister without portfolio with responsibility for science,…
05 Jun, 2026
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Courtyard by Marriott unveils sophisticated new lookÂ
In Kingston’s business district, the refurbished Courtyard by Marriott is staking out a sharper role. With a redesigned lobby, restaurant and bar — now branded the ‘Kitchen and Bar’ Restaurant — the…
05 Jun, 2026
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Not business as usual, McKenzie warns builders
As Jamaica moves into the reconstruction phase following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa last October, the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has…
05 Jun, 2026
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Berger expands community drive with police station upgrade
Berger Paints Jamaica has stepped up its community efforts with a series of public-space improvements, most recently at the Hunts Bay Police Station in St Andrew.
Earlier this year, the company…