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14 Sep, 2026
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JDF mourns death of soldier killed in Kingston
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is mourning the death of one of its members who was gunned down in Kingston last night. The JDF says its Chaplaincy and Welfare Department is providing counselling and…
14 Sep, 2026
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Ja recovers 70% of tourism room stock hit by Melissa, over 11,000 more expected back by 2027
Jamaica has recovered approximately 70 per cent of its tourism room stock affected by Hurricane Melissa, with more than 11,000 rooms expected to return to service between this year and 2027. The…
14 Sep, 2026
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Over 736,000 cruise passengers visit Jamaica
Jamaica welcomed more than 736,000 cruise passengers from 234 ship calls during the first seven months of the year, as tourism officials move to expand both the number of vessels calling at the island…
14 Sep, 2026
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Golding criticises Holness over outdoor learning remark, wants timelines for school repairs
Opposition Leader and People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding has described Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ defence of his remarks about schoolchildren learning outdoors “closer to…
14 Sep, 2026
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Education Minister pledges support for three children injured by boulder in St Elizabeth
Minister of Education Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon has indicated that the Ministry, along with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, is providing support to the three students who sustained injuries…
14 Sep, 2026
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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? - El Niño might bring record slow storm season
The Atlantic is quiet – record quiet – this hurricane season thanks to an enormous El Niño that crushes storms before they get going. No Atlantic hurricanes have formed yet this year and none are…
13 Sep, 2026
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TB fears in lock-up
Two persons arrested and charged, and who were being housed at the Duhaney Park Police Station lock-up, are suspected to have died from tuberculosis (TB) within 15 days of each other after being…
13 Sep, 2026
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Fleeing Cuba, finding Jamaica
There is a quiet surge in the number of Cubans seeking temporary residence in Jamaica, with approvals by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) increasing by 60 per cent over the last…
13 Sep, 2026
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Deadly Smith Lane blaze kills young siblings
Two children perished in a deadly fire at their home in Smith Lane, downtown Kingston, yesterday morning. The children have been identified as seven-year-old Keriecia Hutchinson and her four-year-old…