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05 Nov, 2026
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Fit for the job - Gov’t says no link between Morrison transfer, Holness’ sabotage claims as Green declares former financial secretary ideal for mines, geology role
The Government has rejected suggestions that there is a link between Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ claim last week that some public-sector personnel may be seeking to sabotage government…
05 Nov, 2026
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Two charged over Ocho Rios crash that killed four teenagers
Two men have been charged in connection with a three-vehicle crash in Ocho Rios, St Ann, which claimed the lives of four teenagers on Saturday. Akeem Palmer and Omarko Green were charged on Thursday…
05 Nov, 2026
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Push for power - Government targets year-end launch for 300MW renewable tender, with 150MW of battery storage included
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Daryl Vaz has indicated that the next phase of the Government’s competitive renewable energy procurement programme could be launched by the end of…
05 Nov, 2026
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US Coast Guard seizes US$27 million worth of cocaine in Caribbean Sea
MIAMI, CMC – The United States Coast Guard says it has offloaded about 3,622 pounds of cocaine, valued at an estimated US$27 million, seized during two operations in the Caribbean Sea. The drugs were…
05 Nov, 2026
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Caribbean advocates, union hail US Democratic midterm sweep
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean immigration advocates and a major healthcare workers’ union have welcomed the Democratic Party’s sweeping gains in the United States midterm elections, which have given the…
05 Nov, 2026
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Positive parenting to be highlighted at PIOJ’s best practice symposium on November 11
Positive parenting and its impact on children will be the centrepiece of discussions on November 11, when the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) hosts the 11th staging of the Best Practice Symposium…
05 Nov, 2026
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Pathways trial nears verdict
The prosecution and defence in the Pathways International murder trial are expected to make their closing arguments today, bringing the case against murder accused Andre Ruddock closer to a verdict.…
05 Nov, 2026
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PAC moves against hospital CEO
The House of Representatives on Tuesday took another step towards possible action against University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Fitzgerald Mitchell for failing to…
05 Nov, 2026
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Earth Today | Iberostar moves to support local fishing
IBEROSTAR HOTELS & Resorts recently brought together stakeholders from across Jamaica’s tourism, fisheries, conservation and business sectors for a two-day technical workshop focused on…