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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…
09 Oct, 2026
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Egg farmers association president renews call for removal of GCT on eggs
President of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association, Mark Campbell, is renewing his call for the Government to remove the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on eggs. Campbell argued that the move would help…
09 Oct, 2026
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St James man accused of murdering American wife allegedly assaulted in custody, attorney tells court
The St James man accused of murdering his American wife was allegedly assaulted by prison authorities while in custody and required medical attention, his attorney, Nathan Geddes-Morrison, told the St…
09 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica monitoring international situation with Ebola
Jamaica has intensified its preparedness and monitoring activities in response to international developments concerning Ebola, while maintaining high immunisation coverage against measles, says Chief…
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…