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02 Sep, 2026
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Jamaica welcomes 2.34 million visitors, earns US$2.5 billion despite challenges – Bartlett
Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to demonstrate resilience, recording 2.34 million visitor arrivals and generating US$2.5 billion in earnings as at August 31, despite operating with a reduced room…
02 Sep, 2026
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Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
STUART, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge and his driver’s licence was suspended for five years on Wednesday following a March rollover crash in Florida, where he…
02 Sep, 2026
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Severe thunderstorm pelts Ontario, Toronto
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Canada, home to over 200,000 Jamaicans, is being pelted with torrential rain as a severe thunderstorm, featuring lightning, strong winds and tennis-ball-sized hail,…
02 Sep, 2026
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Dunstan Bryan resumes role as Health Ministry Permanent Secretary after study leave
The Ministry of Health & Wellness has welcomed the return of Dunstan Bryan as Permanent Secretary, following his two-year study leave. The Ministry, in a statement on Wednesday, said Bryan…
02 Sep, 2026
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NYC, largest school system in US, bans AI for students through 8th grade
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s public schools will temporarily ban elementary and middle school students from using artificial intelligence tools during the upcoming school year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani…
02 Sep, 2026
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Guys Hill, St Catherine 18-y-o charged with burglary and assault with intent to rape
Eighteen-year-old Kenardo Morgan, otherwise known as ‘Kenny’, of Benbow, Guys Hill, St Catherine, has been charged by the police with breaking into a woman’s house and attempting to rape her. …
02 Sep, 2026
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Rights group calls for support for displaced Coopers Pen children ahead of new school term
Children’s rights group, Fi We Children Foundation, is calling for the Government to ensure that children affected by the recent demolition of homes in Coopers Pen, Trelawny, are able to attend school…
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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Update | eFitness services restored at examination depots
The Island Traffic Authority is advising the public that all its examination depots are now able to process Electronic Certificates of Fitness (eFitness), following disruptions caused by damage to…