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26 Oct, 2026
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Wheatley launches inquiry into JETS cyber breach
Describing a recent cyber breach at Jamaica Electronic Transfer Services Limited (JETS) as a matter of “national concern”, Technology Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley has launched a formal inquiry,…
26 Oct, 2026
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St Thomas flooding affects 313 residents and 56 homes; relief operations continue – Labour Ministry
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says emergency relief operations are continuing in St Thomas, where, based on preliminary reports, 56 houses have been flooded and 313 residents affected by…
26 Oct, 2026
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All roads affected by heavy rainfall reopened, says NWA
The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that all roads impacted by heavy rainfall over the last three days have been reopened. The NWA, in a statement on Monday, said the affected roads were in…
26 Oct, 2026
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Two men found not guilty of Burnt Shop district, St Andrew drive-by shooting
Two mechanics were today found not guilty in the Gun Court in Kingston in connection with a drive-by shooting in Burnt Shop district, St Andrew in 2024. Roshane Miller, 34, and Carey Josephs, 47,…
26 Oct, 2026
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Labour Ministry providing flood relief in St Catherine amid heavy rains
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says it is providing assistance to residents of St Catherine affected by flooding caused by heavy rains that lashed the country over the past few days. The…
26 Oct, 2026
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50 container homes to be built in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland
Approximately 50 container homes will be constructed in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland, with 20 already erected, as the Government accelerates housing assistance for persons displaced by Hurricane Melissa. …
25 Oct, 2026
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A second chance at home - Deportees face steep hurdles as FURI helps them rebuild in Jamaica
When Paul Lawrence stepped off the aircraft that brought him back to Jamaica more than two decades ago, the weight of the moment overwhelmed him, and he burst into tears. Although the island was his…
25 Oct, 2026
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MELISSA RELIEF UNDER SCRUTINY - CAPRI report flags delays in spending donations, gaps in roof-repair records and lingering disruption to schools
Nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa devastated sections of Jamaica, a new Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) report has raised questions about the country’s ability to turn disaster…
25 Oct, 2026
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Petersfield High still feeling effect of bad shelter management experience
Western Bureau: Nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa battered western Jamaica, students at Petersfield High School are still attending classes just twice a week, leaving parents worried about lost…