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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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Recent rains expand Melissa misery
Western Bureau: Recent rains in Hanover have brought further misery to residents whose roofs remain unrepaired more than a year after the passage of Hurricane Melissa, prompting renewed calls for…
05 Nov, 2026
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Diaspora leaders hail Democratic victory
Jamaican Diaspora leaders and candidates of Jamaican heritage have welcomed the outcome of Tuesday’s mid-term elections, which saw the Democratic Party winning back control of the United States…
05 Nov, 2026
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Reconstruction evidence under fire in cops’ murder trial
Defence attorneys have challenged the reliability of crime scene reconstruction evidence presented by an overseas-based expert in the trial of five policemen accused of murdering three men in St…
05 Nov, 2026
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Renewed push for OSH Bill - Government targets fiscal-year deadline for tabling long-delayed legislation
After years of delays, attention has returned to the much-anticipated Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill, with renewed efforts to advance the legislation towards passage. The issue came into…
05 Nov, 2026
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Machete-wielding man fatally shot by police in Linstead
A machete-wielding man was fatally shot by the police in Linstead, St Catherine on Wednesday after he allegedly attacked them. The deceased has been identified as 28-year-old Anthony Parker,…
05 Nov, 2026
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Tufton welcomes findings of World Bank health review
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has welcomed and endorsed the findings of the Jamaica Health Public Expenditure Review, prepared by the World Bank at the request of the…
05 Nov, 2026
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Agriculture Ministry on drive to boost domestic food production ahead of Christmas season
The Ministry of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to boost domestic food production ahead of the Christmas season, targeting farmers with access to reliable water supply and underutilised land. …
05 Nov, 2026
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Update | 50-y-o man charged over $51.7 million cocaine bust in Papine
A 50-year-old man has been charged by the police in relation to Monday’s seizure of 152 pounds of cocaine, which reportedly has an estimated street value of $51.7 million, allegedly at his premises in…