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22 Apr, 2026
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‘Some JPs should not be there’
WESTERN BUREAU: Claudette Bryan, western regional vice-president of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), has said that some individuals holding the title of Justice of the Peace (JP)…
22 Apr, 2026
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Endometriosis: Breaking the silence on a misunderstood disease
Every year, Endometriosis Awareness Month shines a light on a condition that affects millions of women worldwide, yet remains widely misunderstood. Endometriosis is more than just ‘bad period pain’;…
21 Apr, 2026
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UDC removes 'unauthorised' fence erected at Long Bay Beach
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has moved swiftly to remove a barrier that was erected on its Long Bay Beach property in Negril, restoring full public access. The Corporation says it did not…
21 Apr, 2026
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JYAN calls for urgent measures to stem violence among students
Arguing that schools are limited in their ability to deal with the issue of violence among students, the Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) is calling for the Ministry of Education to take urgent…
21 Apr, 2026
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Key crime-fighting legislation prioritised
The Ministry of National Security and Peace has prioritised several key pieces of legislation for fiscal year 2026/2027. Portfolio Minister, Dr Horace Chang, said that the measures include…
21 Apr, 2026
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Paulwell urges House Speaker to quit committees amid impartiality concerns
Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Representatives Phillip Paulwell has called for Speaker of the House Juliet Holness to resign from all parliamentary committees for which she is not the…
21 Apr, 2026
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PFJL facing $100m lawsuit from broadcast sponsor
Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL) is facing a more than $100 million lawsuit from its broadcast sponsor Pivott LLC. The claim alleges that the PFJL, which is charged with the operation of…
21 Apr, 2026
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British national held with cocaine in Easter bun and slippers granted $1M bail
A British woman, Kamarra Fraser-Munroe, who was allegedly held with cocaine at one of Jamaica's airports, was granted bail in the sum of $1 million on Tuesday. She was granted bail following…
21 Apr, 2026
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JET urges Jamaican gov't to reconsider oil exploration
The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is urging the Government to reconsider its approach to oil and gas exploration amid recent positive updates from United Oil and Gas regarding the prospect of oil…