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14 Sep, 2026
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INDECOM flags rise in multiple-fatality police shootings
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is raising concern about an increase in multiple-fatality shootings involving members of the security forces, with 67 people reportedly killed in…
14 Sep, 2026
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‘Never okay’ - Morris Dixon orders probe into children abandoned at hospital
Youth Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon says a probe has been launched to determine the circumstances that led to five children remaining in the care of the Spanish Town Hospital for several months after…
14 Sep, 2026
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‘Father God gave me a second chance’
WESTERN BUREAU: When Hurricane Melissa destroyed their home in Watercrest district in Ferris, Westmoreland, last October, Damion Farquarson and his family had no choice but to seek refuge in an…
14 Sep, 2026
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Gov’t says local farmers to get first choice in supplying tourism sector
The Government is moving to have local farmers get first preference in supplying the tourism sector as the country targets 10 million visitors and US$10 billion in tourism earnings over the next…
14 Sep, 2026
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JPS gives Darliston Primary temporary office for principal
Like many schools in western Jamaica, Darliston Primary School in Westmoreland suffered significant damage during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. For months after the storm, the principal was…
14 Sep, 2026
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UNESCO launches WINGS Caribbean to advance science, women, Caribbean transformation
The UNESCO Regional Office for the Caribbean launched this week WINGS Caribbean (Women Inspiring New Generations in Science), a new fellowship initiative designed to support outstanding mid-career and…
14 Sep, 2026
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Low-fat vegan diet may help people lose weight without eating less
WASHINGTON DC (ANI): A low-fat vegan diet might support weight loss without the need to count calories, reduce portion sizes, or constantly battle hunger. In a 16-week clinical trial, participants…
14 Sep, 2026
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Lower your risk of dementia without a blood test
WASHINGTON (AP): New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin may sound tantalising for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren’t quite…
14 Sep, 2026
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King clarifies status of Prince Harry, Meghan, after their return to UK
LONDON (AP): King Charles has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom. A letter sent on behalf of…