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04 Nov, 2026
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NWC turns to US$300m programme, AI to tackle massive water losses
WESTERN BUREAU: Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the National Water Commission (NWC) is investing US$300 million in infrastructure upgrades and adopting artificial intelligence to reduce water…
04 Nov, 2026
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Cornwall College principal fears catastrophe with more rainy days ahead
WESTERN BUREAU: Heavy rains on Tuesday flooded a classroom at Cornwall College in Montego Bay, St James, forcing administrators to relocate students as the 130-year-old boys’ school continues to…
04 Nov, 2026
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Grief grips Scotts Pass after fatal bar shooting
“It better a mi dem did kill y’know,” the grieving son of 73-year-old Rainford Bailey lamented on Tuesday, struggling to reconcile himself to the brutal murder of his father in Scotts Pass, Clarendon,…
04 Nov, 2026
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Residents angry as thieves hit Maldon Primary
WESTERN BUREAU: There was anger and disappointment in Maldon and Maroon Town, St James, on Tuesday as residents heard news that thieves had broken into Maldon Primary School. The incident resulted in…
04 Nov, 2026
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Temporary fix at Princess Margaret Hospital after A&E flooding
Flooding in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department of the Princess Margaret Hospital in Morant Bay, St Thomas, on Tuesday caused minimal disruption to services, the administrators have…
04 Nov, 2026
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‘Kevin Smith killed Taneka Gardner’ - Pathways murder accused continues to reject murder statement
Murder accused Andre Ruddock has denied fabricating a story that a detective constable had instructed him to take the blame for killing Taneka Gardner on behalf of late church leader Kevin Smith.…
04 Nov, 2026
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Somerton bids farewell to community stalwart Revolino
Western Bureau: For just over six hours on Sunday, the community of Somerton, St James, paused to celebrate the life and work of the late John ‘Revolino’ McPherson, a man who championed sports and…
04 Nov, 2026
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UTech to confer honorary degrees on Oliver Samuels, Richard Pandohie and Vivian Crawford
The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) will confer honorary degrees on distinguished nation-builders at its 2026 graduation ceremonies, recognising the contributions of cultural icon…
04 Nov, 2026
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UWI unveils Francis Williams mural to inspire future scientists
The Faculty of Science and Technology at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, has taken another step in its mission to make science more visible and engaging for young Jamaicans with the…