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25 Sep, 2026
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Doctor eyes hotel partnerships to grow medical tourism venture
For Dr Charmaine Thomas, a Jamaican physician with more than two decades of experience, medical tourism represents more than a business opportunity. In a region heavily dependent on tourism, she…
25 Sep, 2026
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COJO awardees receive career guidance
Nineteen young Jamaicans received career guidance, professional insights and practical advice as the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), in partnership with Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO),…
25 Sep, 2026
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Record turnout for Blue Run 5K strengthens men’s health drive
The Blue Run 5K recorded its largest turnout yet on September 20, underscoring growing public support for prostate-cancer awareness in Jamaica. The event attracted 4,859 registrants, up from 3,990 in…
25 Sep, 2026
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Neurosurgeon fights to quash disciplinary hearing
Neurosurgeon Dr Roger Hunter has been granted leave by the Supreme Court to seek judicial review of disciplinary proceedings against him by the Medical Council of Jamaica, which he wants quashed on…
25 Sep, 2026
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Fitz-Henley against push to scrap mandatory 15-year gun sentences
Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley has come out against the push by defence attorneys and others to have the Firearms Act amended to remove the mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years, arguing that…
25 Sep, 2026
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Government moves to cut JUTC fuel costs with electric range extender buses
The Government is moving to further modernise the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet with the introduction of buses powered by electric range extenders, a move expected to significantly reduce…
25 Sep, 2026
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Woman arrested, charged in Westmoreland over alleged illegal lottery operation
The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission is reporting that a woman was arrested and charged in Westmoreland on Wednesday during a crackdown on illegal lottery operations. The commission says the…
25 Sep, 2026
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KC urges public to stop sharing video of student incident
Kingston College is appealing to the public to stop circulating a video that shows one of its students being held over a railing by his peers before falling. In a statement dated September 23,…
25 Sep, 2026
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Environmental Protection Levy bill withdrawn, replaced in Senate after error flagged
Debate on a bill titled ‘The Environmental Protection Levy Act 2026’ had to be suspended today in the Senate, and the proposed statute withdrawn and replaced, as the document that was first before the…