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30 Sep, 2026
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Coopers Pen residents stage protest over fresh eviction notice
The ongoing Coopers Pen saga in Trelawny flared up again today, with residents launching a protest in response to a fresh notice ordering them to vacate the area within 30 days. The residents blocked…
30 Sep, 2026
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Samuda: No permits issued for water parties using NWC resources
Water Minister Matthew Samuda has assured Jamaicans that no permits are being issued for water parties using National Water Commission (NWC) resources, responding to concerns over any perceived misuse…
30 Sep, 2026
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Gas prices down
Motorists will pay less for gas on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $3.06 to sell for $209.62 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go down by $3.06…
30 Sep, 2026
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Samuda warns of tougher water restrictions in coming weeks amid ongoing drought
Water Minister Matthew Samuda has warned that tougher water restrictions are coming as Jamaica continues to grapple with a crippling drought, signalling an escalation in the Government’s response to…
30 Sep, 2026
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AgriLinkages Exchange unlocks $2B in tourism market for farmers
Almost $2 billion in sales has already flowed through Jamaica’s AgriLinkages Exchange (ALEx), highlighting the enormous market tourism creates for farmers and other local suppliers, says Dr Carey…
30 Sep, 2026
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ODPEM completes transfer of Support Jamaica website from Amber
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is reporting that it has now completed the process of taking full ownership of the Support Jamaica website, which was used by the…
29 Sep, 2026
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BAR FIGHT - Defence lawyers says ‘unrelenting’ push for gun law reform about fairness, justice
The Advocates’ Association of Jamaica (AAJ) and Jamaican Bar Association are dismissing what they described as “narratives being peddled” to distort their campaign for amendments to the Firearms…
29 Sep, 2026
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Official urges CARICOM to strengthen regional food economy
WESTERN BUREAU: With the Caribbean importing more than half of its food, CARICOM Assistant Secretary General Dr Wendell Samuel says the situation poses a major threat to the region’s economic…
29 Sep, 2026
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Housing solutions coming for tourism workers
Plans are under way to deliver housing solutions to workers within the tourism sector, through a combination of both public and private-sector partnerships, which will provide an opportunity for…