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11 Mar, 2026
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Hurricane Melissa damage assessment completed; 100,000 properties evaluated - Charles Jr
Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr. says the Government has completed the damage assessments and self-reporting processes as part of its response and recovery efforts in the…
11 Mar, 2026
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Rural School Bus Programme to cost gov’t $871 million
The Rural School Bus Programme is expected to cost the Government more than $871 million in expenses for the 2026/2027 financial year. The disclosure was made by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry…
11 Mar, 2026
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Iran conflict costing Middle East tourism US$600 million daily, says World Travel & Tourism Council
The escalating conflict in Iran is already costing the Middle East travel sector an estimated US$600 million per day in international visitor spending, according to the World Travel & Tourism…
11 Mar, 2026
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Government to bolster support for small businesses
Following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Melissa and the debilitating effects on the small-business sector, the Government has indicated that it will be seeking to strengthen support for micro,…
11 Mar, 2026
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Admin issues, legal aid appointment prompt early adjournment in Clansman trial
Administrative matters relating to police diary entries and a change of defence counsel for one of the accused forced an early adjournment in the ongoing Clansman Gang trial in the Home Circuit Court…
11 Mar, 2026
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Retired cop helping youth rise above hurt
Against the background of continued instances of violence in Jamaican schools, a 10-week initiative aimed at combating violence and providing support to the nation’s youth and their families is now…
11 Mar, 2026
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Registration open for 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference
Registration for the 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference, set for the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James, is now open. In a ‘Save the Date’ announcement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…
11 Mar, 2026
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Judge to rule on keeping witness’s evidence in murder case against cops
The judge in the trial of six policemen accused of murder has reserved her decision on whether she will allow the evidence of a key prosecution witness. The media has been barred from disclosing the…
11 Mar, 2026
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Veteran educator chosen to lead Hanover JPs’ association
Western Bureau: Veteran educator Sandrene Hill-Sherwood, a long-serving teacher at the Sandy Bay Primary School, is the new chairperson for the Hanover Justices of the Peace Association (HJPA) after…