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01 Sep, 2026
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Schools reopen in Congo’s Ebola epicentre despite concerns from parents and teachers
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — A new academic year began across Congo on Tuesday despite concerns by parents and teachers that the country’s Ebola outbreak still poses risks to children in the epicenter. The…
01 Sep, 2026
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Opposition presses Government over soaring airfares to Jamaica, fall in arrivals
The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has called for the Government to detail its plans to stem the decline in visitor arrivals as well as the soaring cost of air travel to Jamaica. In a…
01 Sep, 2026
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Footballer Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards joins AFC Wimbledon on loan from Chelsea
Jamaican international footballer Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards has joined English League One club AFC Wimbledon on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The club made the announcement today. Richards says…
01 Sep, 2026
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One dead, another injured after section of building collapses at Balcombe Drive Primary
At least one man is dead and another seriously wounded after a section of a building at Balcombe Drive Primary and Junior High School in Olympic Gardens, St Andrew, collapsed on them. An alleged…
01 Sep, 2026
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Damaged fibre infrastructure disrupts processing of eFitness at all depots – ITA
The Island Traffic Authority is reporting that the processing of Electronic Certificates of Fitness (eFitness) at all examination depots has been interrupted due to damage to fibre infrastructure. …
01 Sep, 2026
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Schools reopen across Cuba as fuel, water and power shortages persist
LAS MINAS, Cuba (AP) — The Barroso family rose at dawn and hitched a cart to a borrowed horse to take their daughters to school on Tuesday, the first day of classes for many students across Cuba. As…
01 Sep, 2026
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Repair works begin at Burnt Savannah Primary
Work has commenced to repair the Burnt Savannah Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth, following significant delays from material shortages. Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education,…
01 Sep, 2026
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JCF moves to prevent gang recruitment in schools
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), through its School Resource Officers (SROs), has put measures in place to prevent gangs from using schools as feeder institutions. Speaking on the JCF’s ‘Force…
01 Sep, 2026
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PM Holness: Democracy must remain human-centred
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has emphasised that while technology is transforming the way parliaments operate, it must never replace human judgement or compromise the dignity that lies at the core…