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07 Oct, 2026
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Former Air J plane bombed in Iran - Pilot recalls good times flying ‘Mike Papa’ from Jamaica to UK, wants reintroduction of national airline
When the Israeli Air Force reported the destruction of Iran’s presidential VIP Airbus A340-300 often dubbed ‘Iran Force One’ during a military strike in Iran in March of this year, the repercussions…
07 Oct, 2026
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PAC questions NWC’s financial viability
Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has disclosed that as at March 2026, total receivables of the National Water Commission (NWC) is $23.88 billion. However, eyebrows were raised when it was…
07 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica recruiting health professionals from Cuba, Africa amid staffing shortages
The Government is turning to Cuba and Africa for emergency medical reinforcements as chronic staffing shortages continue to push the public health sector to its limits. Health and Wellness Minister…
07 Oct, 2026
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GK Foods clarifies USDA alert on Grace Chicken Vienna Sausages
GraceKennedy Foods (GK Foods) is seeking to distance its brand from a United States public health alert involving Grace Chicken Vienna Sausages manufactured in Jamaica. On Tuesday, the United States…
07 Oct, 2026
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Constable granted $1 million bail in shooting death of sister’s neighbour
A police constable accused of shooting and killing his sister’s neighbour during a domestic dispute in St James last year, was on Wednesday granted $1 million bail in the St James Parish Court. …
07 Oct, 2026
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Opposition cites law in push for public property to house NaRRA
The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) is demanding full transparency from the Government over its selection of a headquarters for the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority…
07 Oct, 2026
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Court delays first hearing of Wheatley’s challenge to IC prosecution
The first hearing of Cabinet Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley’s challenge against the Integrity Commission’s (IC) decision to prosecute him for alleged illicit enrichment and other corruption-related…
07 Oct, 2026
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Attorney calls for land court to address mounting disputes
WESTERN BUREAU: Attorney-at-law Gloria Brownand is calling for a specialised land court to tackle Jamaica’s growing backlog of property disputes, arguing that cases involving the country’s most…
07 Oct, 2026
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Thieves targeting solar energy systems in Hanover
WESTERN BUREAU: Thieves wreaking havoc across Hanover are zeroing in on solar systems, with the Hopewell Sports and Community Centre, the Sandy Bay Health Centre, and Cousins Cove Primary School all…