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27 Oct, 2026
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TAJ to continue issuing blue plates while new system is developed
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will continue issuing dealer and demonstration registration plates, commonly known as blue plates, in the short term while the Government develops an alternative…
27 Oct, 2026
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Holness orders fast-tracking of 100 houses, three water tanks
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says he has instructed the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) to fast-track two urgent interventions in the recovery from Hurricane Melissa: the…
27 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica, UK to sign hurricane reconstruction deal next week
Jamaica expects to sign an agreement with the United Kingdom next week for British reconstruction specialists to help rebuild the island following the destruction from Category 5 Hurricane Melissa a…
27 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica U15 Boyz face Portugal in Tier B playoffs
Jamaica’s Under-15 Reggae Boyz will face Portugal on Wednesday as they begin the Tier B playoffs at the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3:45…
27 Oct, 2026
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Holness announces additional $9.65 billion for ROOFS programme
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says an additional $9.65 billion will be allocated to complete payments under the ROOFS programme, bringing total spending on roof repairs since Hurricane Melissa to…
27 Oct, 2026
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Two dead in St Mary crash involving bus and car
The St Mary police are investigating a fatal crash along the Galina main road on Monday that claimed the lives of two persons. The crash occurred about 2:00 pm when a white Toyota Hiace bus…
27 Oct, 2026
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Pops YG back in custody amid investigation into alleged sexual activity with minor
Pops YG, the entertainer and popular social media personality, is again in police custody. Pops YG, whose real name is Ansel Fairclough, was arrested late Monday by the police in Trelawny, his…
27 Oct, 2026
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Nurses encouraged to pursue specialised training in high-demand fields
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, is encouraging local registered nurses (RNs) to take advantage of the Dr Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship to pursue specialised training in…
27 Oct, 2026
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St James businessman’s challenge to 15-year firearms sentence postponed until next year
The appeal of St James businessman Jason Barrett, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2024 after being caught with his wife’s licensed firearm, was postponed on Monday until February 1 next…