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08 Nov, 2026
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Dangerous delay - Jamaica’s workers await long-promised occupational safety legislation; Charles promises bill in Parliament before year end
While the tragic workplace accidents that claimed the lives of Shine Johnson, Everton Campbell and Clifton James recently gripped Jamaica, their deaths serve as a stark reminder of the potential…
08 Nov, 2026
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More than a PM - Sir Kenneth Hall chronicles Patterson’s monumental regional contribution
Former Governor-General Sir Kenneth Hall says Jamaica’s longest-serving prime minister, P.J. Patterson, was substantially more than the country’s most successful political leader, describing him as…
08 Nov, 2026
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Retirement blues - With just 12 per cent of workers having private pensions, Jamaicans urged to close savings gap
With private pension coverage standing at just 12.08 per cent of Jamaica’s employed labour force, the Pension Industry Association of Jamaica (PIAJ) is urging workers across generations to take a more…
08 Nov, 2026
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Negril’s road nightmare - Traffic delays threaten Westmoreland town’s tourism appeal
WESTERN BUREAU: Visitors travelling from Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St James to Negril can spend up to four hours on the road during rainy weather, according to hoteliers, as…
08 Nov, 2026
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Stolen gun recovered in Mandeville Market - Police urge firearm holders to exercise greater care in storing weapons
Mandeville police recovered a licensed firearm and 11 rounds of ammunition over the weekend after the weapon was stolen from a motor vehicle parked at a business place in the town earlier this week.…
08 Nov, 2026
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Cops mourn passing of beloved colleague
The police in St Catherine are mourning the sudden passing of one of their long-serving colleagues last night. Corporal Marcia Downie, who was assigned to the St Catherine North Division and was a…
08 Nov, 2026
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Poland mourns rare mass killing, authorities say attacker had far-right views
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) — Poland began two days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a 24-year-old man with far-right views drove into a busy central square in Krakow and opened fire, killing six…
08 Nov, 2026
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Roushanda Levy selected as first Jamaican to participate in the Miss Model of the World International Pageant
Fashion model Roushanda Levy is set to make history as the first Jamaican to participate in the Miss Model of the World International Pageant. The 34th staging of the prestigious pageant is…
08 Nov, 2026
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Brighton wins again, moves to second in EPL
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – High-flying Brighton moved up to second in the English Premier League (EPL) with a 2-0 win against Brentford on Sunday. Liverpool returned to winning ways, beating Crystal…