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Dr Sharon Lewis, Medical Officer of Health for Portland
16 Sep, 2026 0

Jamaicans urged to remain vigilant against gastroenteritis

Jamaicans are being encouraged to remain vigilant against infectious diseases, such as gastroenteritis, despite the ongoing water restrictions. Medical Officer of Health for the parish of Portland,…
From left: Country Manager of Cemex Jamaica and Managing Director of Carib Cement, Jorge Martinez; Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz; and Airports Authority of Jamaica Chairman, Dr Douglas Lindo listen as PAC Kingston Airport
16 Sep, 2026 0

Cemex begins major US$51.85 million overhaul of aircraft apron at Norman Manley Airport

Cemex has begun the first phase of a US$51.85 million (approximately J$8.1 billion) project to reconstruct and upgrade the aircraft apron at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston,…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
16 Sep, 2026 0

UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can't afford 'a race to the bottom on AI safety'

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The United Nations chief urged global competitors in artificial intelligence on Wednesday to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning that "the world…
Deputy Superintendent of Police Adrian Flemming, head of operations in the St Elizabeth Police Division.
16 Sep, 2026 0

St Bess police tackle vehicle shortage, rise in fatal domestic disputes

WESTERN BUREAU: Deputy Superintendent Adrian Flemming, the head of operations in the St Elizabeth Police Division, has said that an inadequate number of police vehicles remain a challenge to cops in…
16 Sep, 2026 0

Bird shooters accused of setting bushfires

WESTERN BUREAU: Bird shooters in St Elizabeth are said to be using bushfires to force birds to leave their habitats and go into open spaces, where rice is scattered to lure them into shooting range.…
Kyra McCreath enjoys her meal on Tuesday as the Dream Big for Youth Foundation launched a breakfast programme at the Elite Basic School in Seaview Gardens, St Andrew. See story on Page A2.
16 Sep, 2026 0

Dream Big Foundation serves up ‘Breakfast for Bright Futures’

The Elite Basic School in Seaview Gardens, St Andrew, provided Antoine Lodge with refuge, friends, and filial love when he was a student there more than 20 years ago. Describing the school as a “safe…
Pearnel Charles Jr., Minister of Labour and Social Security
16 Sep, 2026 0

Technical issue delays NIS pension payments for some direct-deposit recipients

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says a technical issue has delayed National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pension payments to some pensioners who receive their benefits by direct deposit. In…
A section of the exhibition hall at the Jamaica Product Exchange at Moon Palace Jamaica on Tuesday.
16 Sep, 2026 0

Closed hotels sell their comeback at JAPEX

WESTERN BUREAU: Nearly 11 months after Hurricane Melissa knocked thousands of hotel rooms out of Jamaica’s tourism inventory, some of the properties that remain closed or only partially reopened are…
Staff at Royalton Blue Waters Trelawny pose for the camera as the resort accepts its first guests after 11 months of closure.
16 Sep, 2026 0

1,200 back on the job as Royalton reopens Trelawny resorts

WESTERN BUREAU: Nearly 11 months after Hurricane Melissa forced their closure, Royalton’s two Trelawny resorts reopened their doors Tuesday morning, welcoming their first set of guests and putting…