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03 Jun, 2026
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‘I am clueless’ - Ex-CEO doesn’t know how signature ended up on documents after he left UHWI
Former chief executive officer of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Kevin Allen declared emphatically yesterday that he could not have signed a C-84 Customs form to allow for the…
03 Jun, 2026
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Report exposes data fabrication, missing ammo and server failures at FLA
A report by the Integrity Commission (IC) into the operations of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) has uncovered the intentional manipulation of official digital records, inventory management…
03 Jun, 2026
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REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS - Recommendations to the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA)
The DI recommends that, if not yet done, the FLA must take the necessary steps to address the accountability concerns around the storage of ammunition at its Main Vault. The DI’s recommendation is…
03 Jun, 2026
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Fare increase sparks tensionÂ
Several taxi operators in Spanish Town, St Catherine, say the fare increase announced on Tuesday has created new challenges rather than ease existing pressures.
The Government has granted a 16 per…
03 Jun, 2026
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Churches, rights advocate split over German Embassy’s Pride flag
The German Embassy's decision yesterday to fly the Pride flag over its Kingston mission has drawn strong condemnation from religious leaders and advocates who describe the move as insensitive to…
03 Jun, 2026
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Cop claims self-defence as bail bid fails in Bulgin murder case
WESTERN BUREAU:
The lawyers representing Constable Andrew Wilson, the policeman charged with murder in connection with the killing of Latoya ‘Buju’ Bulgin, yesterday accused the prosecution of being…
03 Jun, 2026
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Saharan dust degrades air quality - NEPA reports uptick in harmful pollutants as health officials urge vulnerable to limit exposure
The air quality over sections of Kingston and St Andrew has deteriorated in recent days as the Saharan dust now drifting across Jamaica has triggered an uptick in particulate matter or PM 2.5…
03 Jun, 2026
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Over 100 Rose Heights residents to get land titles
WESTERN BUREAU:
 Once boundaries are determined through an upcoming survey, about 150 residents of Rose Heights in St James Central are set to receive land titles, formalising ownership of the…
03 Jun, 2026
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Cybersecurity skills shortage persists, says Fortinet
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the digital landscape, organisations worldwide face a persistent shortage of cybersecurity talent, according to…