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02 Sep, 2026
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Man shot dead near church along St John’s Road
An unidentified man known only as ‘Chucky’ was shot and killed by an unknown assailant along St John’s Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Tuesday night. Reports are that about 8:30 pm, Chucky was…
02 Sep, 2026
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Government hits back at Opposition over falling visitor arrivals, high airfares
The Government has hit back at the Opposition following its call for measures to address the reduction in visitor arrivals and high airfares. Yesterday Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and…
02 Sep, 2026
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Government allocates $500 million for drought relief ahead of school reopening
The Government has approved an additional $500 million to strengthen the national response to Jamaica’s worsening drought and extreme heat, with schools set to reopen next week. Minister of Water,…
02 Sep, 2026
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Two killed in separate gun attacks in St Catherine North
Two men were killed in separate gun attacks in the St Catherine North Police Division on Tuesday night, just 90 minutes apart. The victims, who are yet to be positively identified, are only known by…
02 Sep, 2026
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Falmouth Hospital gets $520 million rehabilitation boost after Hurricane Melissa damage
The 139-bed Falmouth Hospital has benefited from a $520 million rehabilitation project following extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa last October. Chief Executive Officer Carlington McKinnon…
02 Sep, 2026
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Tourism sector backs Coopers Pen relocation plans
WESTERN BUREAU: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has pledged the support of the tourism sector to residents of Coopers Pen, Trelawny, who were recently left homeless after the demolition of 20 houses.…
02 Sep, 2026
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Parents, educators urged to look out for hand, foot, and mouth disease
WESTERN BUREAU: As the new school year gets under way next week, parents and educators are being urged to be on the lookout for hand, foot, and mouth disease, a highly contagious viral illness that…
02 Sep, 2026
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Knockalva now offering free Sixth-Form Pathways Programme
WESTERN BUREAU: Natalie Thompson, the principal of Knockalva Polytechnic College (KPC), is inviting students from across Jamaica to take advantage of its free Sixth-Form Pathways Programme, which is…
02 Sep, 2026
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SVF donates $2.1m to support heart surgery for children
For many Jamaican families, the cost of heart surgery can place life-saving treatment beyond reach. Supreme Ventures Foundation (SVF) is seeking to ease that burden through a donation of $2.1 million…