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29 Sep, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | Financial resilience more than simply earning money, says banker
With households facing rising costs and crises impacting income and economic stability, Saniah Spencer, chief product officer for savings and deposits at JN Bank, is urging people to prioritise…
29 Sep, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | JN Money launches new mobile app
JN Money Services (JNMS) launched its new mobile application, the JN Money App, on September 21, marking a significant step in the company’s commitment to enhance the customer experience for Jamaicans…
28 Sep, 2026
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‘He has left us a rich legacy’ – Grange mourns passing of veteran artiste Lieutenant Stitchie
Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia Grange has hailed veteran entertainer Lieutenant Stitchie as a respected Jamaican recording artiste, songwriter and performer whose music and ministry…
28 Sep, 2026
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Australian court rejects activist’s bid to prosecute Britain’s King Charles for genocide
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Three Australian appellate judges on Monday rejected an activist’s landmark bid to prosecute Britain’s King Charles III over the alleged genocide of Indigenous people. The…
28 Sep, 2026
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Tropical Storm Hanna forms in Atlantic Ocean and isn’t threatening land
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Hanna formed Monday in the Atlantic Ocean and isn’t threatening land, forecasters said. The storm was located about 870 miles (1,400 kilometres) east-northeast of Bermuda…
28 Sep, 2026
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BOJ raises policy rate to 6% to counter war and weather risks
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) raised its benchmark policy interest rate by 50 basis points to 6.0 per cent, effective Tuesday, September 29, to curb inflation amid rising uncertainty. The bank's…
28 Sep, 2026
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Portmore man charged over alleged online threats against JCF
The police have charged a Portmore, St Catherine, man for allegedly making threatening remarks and inciting violence against the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in a video posted to social media. …
28 Sep, 2026
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Holness, Golding hail Lieutenant Stitchie's contribution to Jamaican music
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding have expressed sadness at the passing of veteran entertainer Lieutenant Stitchie, saying his music will continue to serve as…
28 Sep, 2026
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Legendary entertainer Lieutenant Stitchie has died
Legendary reggae gospel artiste Lieutenant Stitchie has died. The beloved entertainer, whose given name is Cleveland Laing, passed away at a hospital in the Corporate Area today. The news came hours…