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03 Nov, 2026
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Bail extended for man accused of fatal stabbing of nephew during World Cup dispute
The case against the Ewarton, St Catherine, man accused of the fatal stabbing of his nephew during a dispute over the volume of a television during a World Cup football match in June was today…
03 Nov, 2026
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Jamaica and UK sign deal to fast-track post-Melissa reconstruction
Jamaica and the United Kingdom have signed a four-year partnership, beginning with a £10-million programme, to accelerate reconstruction following Hurricane Melissa, as a new report warns that…
03 Nov, 2026
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Sangster airport to stage emergency simulation exercise on Wednesday
MBJ Airports Limited, the operator of Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, is advising the public that it will conduct a full-scale emergency simulation exercise at the facility on…
03 Nov, 2026
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‘Dem never did have to dead’: Residents mourn brothers killed in Portmore house fire
As rain battered the charred remains of an ill-fated house where two young brothers were burnt to death late Monday night, residents of the area called Mexico in Gregory Park, Portmore, St Catherine…
03 Nov, 2026
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NWA urges caution on roadways amid heavy rainfall
Motorists and other road users are being urged by the National Works Agency (NWA) to exercise extreme caution along roadways during periods of heavy rainfall. The agency says it stands ready to…
03 Nov, 2026
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Democrats deliver Trump rebuke
Voters in the United States (US) delivered a resounding rebuke of President Donald Trump and his policies, handing control of the US House of Representatives and Senate to the Democratic Party.…
03 Nov, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | Beyond the Lab: Biomedical shaping Jamaica’s next generation of professionals
For some students, an internship is simply a requirement to be completed before returning to the classroom. For Ackalia Green, Jolene Walters, and Traye Wellington, however, their time at Caledonia…
03 Nov, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | Tea exporters highlight JN’s support with expansion
What started as a family’s investment in agriculture has since blossomed into a flourishing Jamaican manufacturing enterprise, with products now reaching consumers in international markets. In 2013,…
03 Nov, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | CVSS conference to chart new course for volunteerism in Jamaica
Jamaica’s ability to respond to future disasters may depend not only on the willingness of people to help, but also on how effectively volunteers are organised, equipped and supported. Against the…