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02 Oct, 2026
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Veteran journalist and producer Brian St. Juste has died, PAJ hails his legacy
The Caribbean media fraternity is mourning the passing of noted journalist and broadcast producer Brian St. Juste. St. Juste, 68, died today after a period of illness. He was the son of the late…
02 Oct, 2026
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Health facilities in KSA, St Catherine and St Thomas scale back some services, under emergency mode amid industrial action by doctors
The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is reporting that hospitals and health centres in St Andrew, Kingston, St Thomas and St Catherine are operating in emergency mode to provide emergency…
02 Oct, 2026
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MBJ saddened by death of construction worker at Sangster airport
MBJ Airports Limited, the operator of Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, says it is deeply saddened by the death of a construction worker at a worksite at the airport today. MBJ…
02 Oct, 2026
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Chuck signals review of Firearms Act to allow plea bargain flexibility
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has announced the Government’s intention to review the controversial Firearms Act soon to allow for judicial discretion in plea bargain agreements. “The Firearms Act is…
02 Oct, 2026
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UDC warns against charging entry fees at Little Dunn’s River amid public access arising from court order
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is warning persons against charging members of the public a fee to enter Little Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, St Ann. The reminder comes as the UDC says it has…
02 Oct, 2026
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Green: Fix maritime links to move Caribbean food
Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister Floyd Green is calling for urgent action to improve maritime links across the Caribbean, warning that weak regional connections could undermine efforts to…
02 Oct, 2026
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Shopkeeper killed in gun attack in St Ann
Police investigators in St Ann are probing the shooting death of a man at his shop in Mansfield Heights. He has been identified as 42-year-old Rohanda Grant. Reports are that about 10:40 p.m. on…
02 Oct, 2026
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No adverse events reported at health facilities amid industrial action by doctors – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says there were no adverse events at the island’s health centres and hospitals today arising from the industrial action by doctors. The ministry said this…
02 Oct, 2026
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GraceKennedy recalls select batches of Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch over product quality issue
GraceKennedy Foods (GK Foods) is reporting that it has voluntarily recalled specific batches of its Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch one-litre drink distributed in Jamaica and other select Caribbean…