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25 Nov, 2025
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Pregnant Haitian woman remanded on illegal entry charge, partner granted bail
A pregnant Haitian woman who reportedly entered Jamaica illegally and was arrested while seeking medical attention was remanded, while her partner, who is a Jamaican, was granted $200,000 bail in the…
25 Nov, 2025
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Holness announces funding for National Cleanup Programme
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced a budgetary allocation of $10 million has been approved for each constituency across Jamaica as part of the National Cleanup Programme, following the…
25 Nov, 2025
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Westmoreland residents urged to be vigilant when purchasing water
The Westmoreland Public Health Department is urging residents to exercise caution when purchasing trucked water, particularly in communities experiencing shortages following the passage of Hurricane…
25 Nov, 2025
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Nyla Wright shines as an all-round achiever and confident youth leader
When 12-year-old Nyla Wright learnt she had been awarded a coveted scholarship, her first emotion was simple and sincere joy. For her mother, Trishana Wright, the moment was just as powerful. “It was…
25 Nov, 2025
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Black River: From Gravesend to ghost town to ruin
The parish of St Elizabeth was among 12 Anglican parishes established between 1655 and 1675, named after Elizabeth, Lady Modyford, wife of Governor Thomas Modyford. In 1773, Black River replaced…
25 Nov, 2025
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Economic diversification is a necessary insurance against future storms
This is the third in a series highlighting Youth Voices in Hurricane Melissa recovery, featuring young people’s perspectives on resilience, rebuilding and the future after the storm. To rebuild –…
25 Nov, 2025
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UNDP mobilises US$2 million in recovery grants
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has mobilised an initial US$2 million in Resilient Recovery grants to support Jamaica’s rebuilding efforts following the devastation of Hurricane…
25 Nov, 2025
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EU, Gov’t tout Citizen Security Plan in post-Melissa recovery
The Government of Jamaica and the European Union (EU) have praised their partnership on the multibillion-dollar Citizen Security Plan (CSP), saying the initiative has achieved major milestones in…
25 Nov, 2025
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TUI resumes UK charter flights after Melissa
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s arrival numbers remain sharply down three weeks after Hurricane Melissa battered the island, leaving thousands of hotel rooms offline until well into 2026. But on Monday, a…