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28 May, 2026
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Morant Bay museum project enters design phase
The CHASE Fund has begun the concept and design phase of a museum in Morant Bay, marking a step forward in plans to commemorate one of Jamaica’s most consequential historical events.
The museum will…
28 May, 2026
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Bartlett pushes ‘local first’ tourism at new MBJ artisan store
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica must do more to retain tourism earnings within the local economy, as a new artisan-focused retail concept officially opened at Sangster International…
28 May, 2026
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Church must make room for pain, not just praise - Minister calls for focus on child mental health
The church cannot afford to preach praise while ignoring pain, especially for children grappling with anxiety, depression and grief, says Christian minister Romane Sohan.
28 May, 2026
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Chuck: Police empowered to use ‘reasonable force’ in arrests
Police are legally permitted to use “reasonable force”, including deadly force in some situations, when arresting suspects, says Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Delroy Chuck.
28 May, 2026
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Butterfield to acquire control of CIBC Caribbean in US$1.8b deal
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited is set to acquire control of CIBC Caribbean Bank Limited in a US$1.8 billion deal expected to create a regional banking and wealth management group with…
28 May, 2026
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Deported St Catherine man to stand trial for 2020 killing
A St Catherine man charged with the fatal stabbing of another man in 2020 is to stand trial in the on June 11, after a judge ruled he has a case to answer.
28 May, 2026
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Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak
Aid supplies were rushed in to the center of Congo's outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus as beleaguered medical workers have struggled with a lack of equipment, a distrustful population and…
28 May, 2026
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Woman’s decomposing body found in bushes in St Catherine
Police in St Catherine have launched a investigation following the discovery of the decomposing body of a woman in the parish on Wednesday.
28 May, 2026
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At least 16 students killed in fire at Kenya girls’ school
A fire ripped through a dormitory in a girls' boarding school in Kenya on Thursday, killing at least 16 students, a government official said. It's the latest such incident to afflict the…