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16 Mar, 2026
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Mixed views on Sandals overwater suites plans
WESTERN BUREAU: While environmental activists are seemingly not thrilled about Sandals International’s proposal to build overwater suites in proximity to its Sandals Montego Bay property, some…
16 Mar, 2026
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Costly crimes
It is costing Caribbean nations a combined US$190 billion to deal with the effects of crime and violence, an official at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has revealed. Jason Wilks, senior…
16 Mar, 2026
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Where faith meets forensics
When Detective Inspector Pilmar Powell joined the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on July 15, 1995, she did not envision a life spent probing the complexities of the criminal mind. In fact, policing…
16 Mar, 2026
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Experts push for climate-resilient road design
Following last October’s devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, large sections of Jamaica’s road network were left damaged or destroyed, cutting off communities and exposing long-standing weaknesses…
16 Mar, 2026
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Large turnout for free kidney screenings at Mandeville Health Fair
Scores of people turned out for free kidney screening tests at a health fair hosted by the Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) Renal Department, as part of activities marking World Kidney Week. The…
16 Mar, 2026
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Radio Jamaica 94FM and FAME 95FM roll out updated programme line-ups
The RJRGLEANER Communications Group has announced updates to the programme schedules on Radio Jamaica 94FM and FAME 95FM, introducing new voices while maintaining several of the shows listeners know…
16 Mar, 2026
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Twenty notices issued for alleged building breaches in Trelawny gated community, says Gager
Twenty notices were issued to residents in a gated community in Trelawny following an operation by the municipality’s revenue department targeting building breaches and unauthorised commercial…
16 Mar, 2026
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More than 200 people killed in Pakistan strike on Afghanistan hospital treating drug users
(AP) — Afghanistan on Monday accused Pakistan's military of targeting a Kabul hospital that treats drug users in airstrikes, with the country's health ministry spokesman saying more than 200…
16 Mar, 2026
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Spain’s king acknowledges ‘much abuse’ in the conquest of the Americas
(AP) — Spain’s monarch said Monday the Spanish conquest of the Americas included “much abuse” and “ethical controversies.” The remarks struck a conciliatory tone amid a yearslong row between Spain and…