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23 Mar, 2026
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St John Ambulance volunteers bring relief to hurricane-hit communities
In the difficult weeks following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa, several communities across Jamaica were left struggling with damaged homes, blocked roads and disrupted access to…
23 Mar, 2026
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Preventable deaths in a warming world: how politics shapes who lives and who dies
In Brownsville, Texas, three members of the Galvan family died after a malfunctioning air conditioner left them exposed to extreme heat. Aged between 60 and 82, all three had chronic health…
23 Mar, 2026
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Lifespan boss named adviser to Women Entrepreneurs Network of the Caribbean
The Women Entrepreneurs Network of the Caribbean (WENC) has announced the appointment of Nayana Williams, CEO of Lifespan Company Limited, as an adviser to its board, strengthening the organisation’s…
23 Mar, 2026
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$5m donation of generators, tanks bolsters CPFSA facilities
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) recently received generators and water tanks which will go towards ensuring safety and stability at local children’s homes, even during future…
23 Mar, 2026
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Capacity building for JCF to bolster helmet enforcement
Jamaica is set to take a major step in the coming days towards enforcement of helmet wearing. In a multi-agency initiative, led by the JN Foundation, a capacity-building training activity is to be…
23 Mar, 2026
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Kingston mayor embraces Rotary’s ‘Unite for Good’
“Could not be more fitting”. That’s how Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby has summarised the theme of the upcoming Rotary District 7020 Conference ‘Unite for Good’, as he welcomed Rotarians from 10…
23 Mar, 2026
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UDC celebrates 58 years
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is celebrating 58 years of shaping Jamaica’s development landscape, marking the milestone with activities that highlight its impact across infrastructure,…
23 Mar, 2026
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Pilot and co-pilot killed in collision at US airport
(AP) — A pilot and a co-pilot were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York, officials say. …
23 Mar, 2026
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FID issues 'money mule' warning following arrests
Three people are facing criminal charges for their alleged roles in a multimillion-dollar bank fraud and a suspected money mule operation, authorities announced on Monday. Ashanti Johnson, 24,…