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11 Aug, 2026
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Senate President Tavares-Finson raises concerns over allegations of CCJ panel manipulation
Senate President Tom Tavares-Finson is expressing concern over allegations surrounding the operations of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), warning that the claims could have serious implications…
11 Aug, 2026
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Special Olympics Jamaica offers support to families of children with intellectual disabilities
Special Olympics Jamaica is encouraging parents of children with intellectual disabilities to reach out to the organisation to receive support. Speaking with JIS News, full-time volunteer and member…
11 Aug, 2026
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CARPHA lab to strengthen regional fight against antimicrobial resistance
The Caribbean region’s capacity to track, test and respond to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been bolstered with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) establishing its new regional reference…
11 Aug, 2026
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Cornwall Regional Hospital operating with one neurosurgeon amid specialist shortage
The Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St James currently has only one of its three approved consultant neurosurgeon positions filled, as Jamaica continues to grapple with a shortage of highly…
11 Aug, 2026
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Teens recovering after Zimi Seh Beach brawl
The two teenagers injured during a brawl at the Zimi Seh Beach Party at Puerto Seco Beach in Discovery Bay, St Ann, on Sunday, August 9, are recovering and did not suffer life-threatening injuries. …
11 Aug, 2026
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American businessman held with ammunition hopeful October court date will work in his favour
American businessman Igor Andrusceak, who faces a possible 15-year prison sentence in Jamaica after two loaded ammunition magazines were found in his luggage, is hoping his next court appearance will…
11 Aug, 2026
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‘She became my child’ - Barnswells reflect on rescue that earned national honour
For Councillor Scean Barnswell, there was no time to deliberate when he spotted a man with a six-year-old girl, who had reportedly been abducted from St Thomas More Preparatory School in May Pen,…
11 Aug, 2026
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CCJ leaks won’t sway PNP
The allegations that have emerged about the operations of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) have not affected the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) stance that it should replace the…
11 Aug, 2026
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MoBay perimeter road taking shape as deadline looms
Western Bureau: With the September 2026 deadline for the phased opening of the US$354-million Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project fast approaching, steady progress is being reported by Minister of…