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14 Oct, 2026
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Panton urges new KCs to help end Jamaica’s reliance on Privy Council
Former president of the Court of Appeal Justice (Ret’d) Seymour Panton has challenged Jamaica’s newly appointed King’s Counsel to use their influence to advance the country’s long-running effort to…
14 Oct, 2026
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TCNs arriving under US deal granted visitor status, freedom of movement in Jamaica
Third-country nationals (TCNs) who arrived in Jamaica on Tuesday are being granted visitor status with freedom of movement, and may explore immigration pathways beyond asylum if they wish to remain on…
14 Oct, 2026
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Jamaicans urged to share concerns with healthcare providers
Jamaicans are being encouraged to have open and honest conversations with their healthcare providers about their health concerns, treatment options and any challenges they may face, as part of efforts…
14 Oct, 2026
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House approves amendments to act to address jury tampering
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved amendments to the Jury (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, to strengthen measures to address jury tampering and safeguard the administration of justice. Closing…
14 Oct, 2026
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OEC vows to clear outstanding PEP examination payments by Friday
The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) says it will complete all outstanding payments to invigilators and presiding examiners who worked during the 2026 Grade 4 and Grade 5 Primary Exit Profile…
14 Oct, 2026
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Vaz: Government has absorbed $3.7 billion in potential fuel price increases since February
The Government, through the Petrojam pricing mechanism, has shielded Jamaican consumers and businesses from J$3.7 billion (more than US$23 million) in potential fuel price increases since February. …
14 Oct, 2026
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Trelawny Municipality collects 67 per cent of property tax target
The Trelawny Municipal Corporation has collected 67 per cent of its property tax target for the 2026/2027 financial year. Chief Executive Officer Andrew Harrison told The Gleaner that the…
14 Oct, 2026
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National Recovery Strategy for Hurricane Melissa well advanced
Deputy Director General for Sustainable Development and Social Planning at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Claire Bernard, says work on a National Recovery Strategy to guide the…
14 Oct, 2026
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221 Tivoli Gardens residents move closer to formalising homeownership
Approximately 221 residents of Tivoli Gardens in Kingston Western are one step closer to formalising homeownership, having been presented with Certificates of Possession by the Government during a…