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09 Oct, 2026
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HEART/NSTA launches creative apprenticeship programme
The HEART/NSTA Trust has launched a new apprenticeship programme aimed at turning creative talent into skilled, certified professionals for Jamaica’s growing creative economy. The Apprenticeship for…
09 Oct, 2026
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Fed minutes: Another rate hike likely coming this year to combat persistent inflation
Most Federal Reserve officials expect that another interest rate increase will likely be needed this year to combat inflation, according to minutes released on Wednesday from the central bank’s most…
09 Oct, 2026
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Operations at Kingston freeport halted as over 1,000 workers strike
Operations have ground to a standstill at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), where more than 1,000 workers have been on strike since late last night. The strike followed an unfavourable…
09 Oct, 2026
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Sangster airport passengers urged to plan ahead amid road works and possible delays
Passengers, staff and other airport users are being encouraged by MBJ Airports Limited, operator of Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, to plan for additional time for their…
09 Oct, 2026
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Clarendon records 19 per cent drop in major crimes
Clarendon recorded a 19 per cent reduction in major crimes between January 1 and October 3, with reported incidents down by 48 when compared to the corresponding period last year, Deputy…
09 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica secures 1.3 million airline seats for 2027 winter tourist season
Jamaica has secured more than 1.3 million airline seats for the January-to-April 2027 winter tourist season, representing a 23.5 per cent increase over this year, even as approximately 3,500 hotel…
09 Oct, 2026
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JPS probing cause of outage that left customers in several parishes without power
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is probing the cause of an outage this morning that left customers in several parishes without electricity. JPS said the system disturbance occurred at 10:14…
08 Oct, 2026
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‘Cushy office’ scale down - Civil society advocates question Gov’t decision-making as backlash leads to pull back on NaRRA office space . PM warns adjustment will slow roll-out of projects, impact delivery
The Government’s decision to scale down the office space that will house the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) and cut rental costs, though welcomed, is raising questions about…
08 Oct, 2026
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Ali warns Caribbean to scale up or risk being left behind
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Guyana’s President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has warned Caribbean tourism leaders to “scale up” or risk being left behind as destinations in the Middle East and Latin America pour…