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16 Sep, 2026
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HAZY FIRE FACTS
Cops probing the death of two young children in a house fire on the weekend have received “conflicting stories” about whether they were home alone at the time of the blaze, a police official has…
16 Sep, 2026
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Chuck warns against going soft on guns
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the Government is reviewing the mandatory minimum sentences under the Firearms Act but remains convinced, along with the security forces, that the tough penalties…
16 Sep, 2026
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Jamaica finalises third-country nationals operating procedures with US
Jamaica has moved one step closer to receiving third-country nationals (TCNs) from the United States, as Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith on Wednesday indicated that both…
16 Sep, 2026
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Education Ministry reviewing report on stabbing of JC student
The Ministry of Education is reviewing a preliminary report into the stabbing of a Jamaica College (JC) student near the Rubis Gas Station on Constant Spring Road, St Andrew, on Tuesday afternoon. …
16 Sep, 2026
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Jamaicans urged to remain vigilant against gastroenteritis
Jamaicans are being encouraged to remain vigilant against infectious diseases, such as gastroenteritis, despite the ongoing water restrictions. Medical Officer of Health for the parish of Portland,…
16 Sep, 2026
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Cemex begins major US$51.85 million overhaul of aircraft apron at Norman Manley Airport
Cemex has begun the first phase of a US$51.85 million (approximately J$8.1 billion) project to reconstruct and upgrade the aircraft apron at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston,…
16 Sep, 2026
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UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can't afford 'a race to the bottom on AI safety'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The United Nations chief urged global competitors in artificial intelligence on Wednesday to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning that "the world…