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27 Oct, 2026
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Cousins continue family tradition with gov’t scholarships
Cousins Noah Thwaites and James Whittingham have earned Government Scholarships through their academic achievements, adding another chapter to a family tradition shaped by education and public…
27 Oct, 2026
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Junior cheerleaders strike gold - But coaches warn funding must follow
Twenty-one young Jamaican athletes have given the country reason to celebrate after winning gold at last month’s staging of the 2026 ICU Pan American and Copa América Cheerleading Championships in…
27 Oct, 2026
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Hanover’s Noel Holmes Hospital to be relocated, but not immediately
Western Bureau: The Government is exploring the relocation and expansion of Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, with discussions ongoing with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which is…
27 Oct, 2026
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NCB resets relationship with western J’ca businesses
WESTERN BUREAU: National Commercial Bank (NCB) is seeking to reset its relationship with western Jamaica’s business community, with Chief Executive Officer Sheree Martin warning that complacency can…
27 Oct, 2026
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Don Topping’s journey to becoming one of Ja’s premier radio voices
From a very young age, he knew he wanted to be a radio announcer, but his journey to achieving that goal took a number of twists and turns before he became one of Jamaica’s premier radio voices. His…
27 Oct, 2026
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Hanover residents block roads over poor conditions, water woes
Some residents of Chester Castle, Shettlewood, Ramble, and Horten Grove in Hanover today mounted roadblocks to protest poor road conditions and water supply issues. They called for the authorities…
27 Oct, 2026
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Two men shot, one fatally, in Portmore
The police in St Catherine are probing the shooting of two men, one fatally, in an open lot in Newlands in Portmore on Monday. The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old DeShawn McNeil, a…
27 Oct, 2026
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Bolt statue, fountain official dedication ceremony to be held soon, says Falmouth mayor
Mayor of Falmouth Collen Gager says the refurbished fountain and Usain Bolt statue in the transformed Water Square in Falmouth are to be dedicated shortly. The statue has been in place for some time…
27 Oct, 2026
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Gov’t freezes vehicle purchases, orders scaled down Christmas parties to help fund Melissa recovery
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the freeze on certain public sector travel and spending is needed to find money for Hurricane Melissa recovery without new borrowing, announcing today a temporary…