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04 Feb, 2026
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PAHO issues alert as measles cases surge across the Americas
(AP) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued a new epidemiological alert following a surge of measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers. It also called…
04 Feb, 2026
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TAJ reminds employers of tax-free relief for Hurricane Melissa recovery payments
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding employers and employees of the Government’s tax-free relief for payments to workers affected by Hurricane Melissa, which must be made by March 31. Under…
03 Feb, 2026
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Johnson Smith urges Haiti to respect Feb 7 red line on transition amid council turmoil
Days before Haiti’s transitional government is set to expire, Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith has warned that any move away from the February 7 deadline would risk further fragmentation,…
03 Feb, 2026
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The gift of play
Six-year-old Allahana Commock had never known what it felt like to run freely or play without fear of collapsing. Born with tetralogy of fallot – a rare and complex congenital heart defect – even…
03 Feb, 2026
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Private contractors not expected to know FAAA, court hears
Contractors who do business with the Government, as well as private-sector workers, are not necessarily expected to understand or comply with the Financial Administration and Audit Act (FAAA), a…
03 Feb, 2026
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Witness’ death weighs against adjournment in Clansman gang case
The reported death of a prosecution witness last week was raised before the Supreme Court on Monday as a critical factor weighing against any lengthy adjournment in the long-awaited Clansman gang…
03 Feb, 2026
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Princess Resorts reopens, boosting confidence among local travel agents
WESTERN BUREAU: Three months after Hurricane Melissa forced its closure, Princess Resorts Jamaica in Hanover has reopened, bringing 1,000 staff back to work and restoring confidence among local…
03 Feb, 2026
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Chuck says Jamaica’s murder count can drop below 200 per year
WESTERN BUREAU: Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Delroy Chuck is urging the relatives of criminals to persuade them to give up their illegal guns, saying that by doing so it could bring…