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20 Mar, 2026
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NHT ‘almost used as a goodie bag’ by PMs, says trade unionist
Veteran trade unionist John Levy has poured cold water on Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ announcement of a reduction in housing interest rates for some civil servants, arguing that the National…
20 Mar, 2026
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Holness sparks man-woman talk
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’s assertion that gender is limited to male and female has sparked both backlash and praise, with critics contending that his remark points to a shifting global…
20 Mar, 2026
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Divorcee loses property entitlement after 10-year delay in filing claim
A woman who waited nearly a decade after her separation before filing a claim for her share in the family home has lost her entitlement to an equal half of the property. The woman was, instead,…
20 Mar, 2026
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RAL distributing emergency cots to municipalities out west
WESTERN BUREAU: As part of its ongoing efforts to assist residents in the county of Cornwall who were severely affected by the passage of Hurricane Melissa, Restaurant Associates Limited (RAL) has…
20 Mar, 2026
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Nearly 200 persons screened for kidney disease at KPH health fair
Approximately 200 persons were screened for kidney disease at a health fair and blood drive hosted by the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) in observance of World Kidney Day on March 12. The event formed…
20 Mar, 2026
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Falmouth Chicken opens third outlet in MoBay, sets sights on St Ann, W’land expansion
WESTERN BUREAU: Falmouth Chicken, the fast-food chain founded by businessman Christopher Jobson in 2006, is continuing its ambitious expansion across western Jamaica with the opening of its latest…
20 Mar, 2026
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Pop-up relief for St Mary farmers
The Farmers’ Pop-Up, an initiative to assist southeast St Mary farmers whose crops and livestock were devastated by hurricanes Beryl and Melissa, has been widely welcomed by the community. Held on…
20 Mar, 2026
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Kellier pushes for more visible, engaged JPs
The appointment of Malike Kellier as chairman of the Justices of the Peace of Jamaica – Kingston Association (JPJKA) marks a shift towards younger leadership, renewed civic energy and an emphasis on…
20 Mar, 2026
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JFB steps up emergency response
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has taken a significant step towards modernising the country’s emergency response system with the graduation of its first cohort of 24 emergency telecommunicators. As…