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15 Jul, 2026
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St Catherine man fined nearly $160,000 after attempting to bribe police during traffic stop
A St Catherine man who admitted to attempting to bribe police officers after being stopped for traffic violations has been fined nearly $160,000 in the St Catherine Parish Court.
15 Jul, 2026
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Health ministry finalising renovation costings for hurricane-damaged health centres
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is completing assessments to finalise costings for the renovation of health centres impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
15 Jul, 2026
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Official Funeral for Oswald Harding on July 27
The official funeral for the late Professor Oswald Gaskell Harding will be held on July 27 at the University Chapel, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in St Andrew.
15 Jul, 2026
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Westmoreland reports steady decline in mosquito breeding
The Westmoreland Health Department has recorded a steady decline in the parish's Aedes index over the past three months.
15 Jul, 2026
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UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens…but it's voluntary
LONDON (AP) – The British government announced plans Wednesday to introduce a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds – though they will be able to override the proposed…
15 Jul, 2026
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Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low
Cuba suffered another blackout of the National Electric System, or SEN, on Tuesday, leaving the entire country without power, officials said.
15 Jul, 2026
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KSAMC collects $3.96 million in signage fees following compliance drive
Deputy Mayor of Kingston Lorraine Dobson says the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) continues to see improved compliance from businesses and increased revenue from signs and…
15 Jul, 2026
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Land acquisition continues for Port Antonio Bypass
The Government continues to undertake land acquisition for the Port Antonio Bypass in Portland, while ensuring that the rights of citizens along the proposed path are secured.
15 Jul, 2026
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Venezuela welcomes earthquake humanitarian aid from CARICOM countries
An emotional Acting President Delcy RodrÃguez has publicly thanked Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries for their humanitarian aid to the South American country following the June 24 double…