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16 Sep, 2026
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JAPEX return to Ocho Rios highlights tourism resilience
For the first time in more than a decade, Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) has returned to Ocho Rios, a move stakeholders say carries significance beyond logistics. Following Hurricane Melissa’s…
15 Sep, 2026
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Remittances nearly double in a decade as migrants send home US$729 billion in 2025
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Migrants sent an estimated US$728.6 billion home to families in low- and middle-income countries, including the Caribbean, last year – nearly double the amount recorded a decade…
15 Sep, 2026
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Education ministry allocates $714 million for school maintenance programme
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has allocated $714 million to its maintenance programme for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Director of Technical Services,…
15 Sep, 2026
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Speeding remains leading cause of fatal road crashes
Speeding remains the leading cause of fatal road crashes in Jamaica, accounting for 24 per cent of road deaths recorded between April and June this year. In the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) 2026…
15 Sep, 2026
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JFJ seeks clarity on proposed multibillion dollar maximum-security prison
Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has welcomed the Government’s renewed commitment to replacing Jamaica’s ageing correctional infrastructure, but is calling for greater clarity on the classification of…
15 Sep, 2026
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Labour and Social Security Ministry says September 15 NIS pension payments delayed
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advising National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners that their payments scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, have been delayed. In a statement on…
15 Sep, 2026
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Demand outpacing recovery in tourism bounceback
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s tourism industry is facing an unusual post-hurricane challenge: demand for the destination is running ahead of the country’s ability to accommodate it. Eight months into…
15 Sep, 2026
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PNP: Gov’t failed to plan for school reopening - Opposition cites safety, deadline concerns as repairs lag
The People’s National Party (PNP) has accused the Government of “building narratives” to cover up a failure to properly plan for the new school year, pointing to widespread delays in school…
15 Sep, 2026
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RESET VALUES - Harrison challenges schools to shape students of sound character amid rising moral concerns
WESTERN BUREAU: Speaking against the background of the recent abduction and sexual assault of a 10-year-old student in Clarendon, Jamaica Teachers’ Association President La Sonja Harrison is calling…