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02 Sep, 2026
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WATER CRUNCH - Drought drives up costs for car washes, laundries
The severe drought conditions currently affecting the island have resulted in increased operating costs for water-related businesses in the Corporate Area as they seek alternative sources of supply to…
02 Sep, 2026
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JMDA warns of growing frustration over delayed IDT judgment
Dr Jubilee Brown-Service, the newly appointed president of the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA), says the association is giving the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) another two to three…
02 Sep, 2026
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RADA issues urgent bush-fire warning to farmers as drought conditions worsen
As hot, dry, and windy conditions continue to affect the agricultural sector, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), is urging farmers to take immediate action to protect their farms,…
02 Sep, 2026
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Man shot dead near church along St John’s Road
An unidentified man known only as ‘Chucky’ was shot and killed by an unknown assailant along St John’s Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Tuesday night. Reports are that about 8:30 pm, Chucky was…
02 Sep, 2026
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Government hits back at Opposition over falling visitor arrivals, high airfares
The Government has hit back at the Opposition following its call for measures to address the reduction in visitor arrivals and high airfares. Yesterday Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and…
02 Sep, 2026
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Government allocates $500 million for drought relief ahead of school reopening
The Government has approved an additional $500 million to strengthen the national response to Jamaica’s worsening drought and extreme heat, with schools set to reopen next week. Minister of Water,…
02 Sep, 2026
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Two killed in separate gun attacks in St Catherine North
Two men were killed in separate gun attacks in the St Catherine North Police Division on Tuesday night, just 90 minutes apart. The victims, who are yet to be positively identified, are only known by…
02 Sep, 2026
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Falmouth Hospital gets $520 million rehabilitation boost after Hurricane Melissa damage
The 139-bed Falmouth Hospital has benefited from a $520 million rehabilitation project following extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa last October. Chief Executive Officer Carlington McKinnon…