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29 Oct, 2026
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Holness takes aim at red tape
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is placing a spotlight on Jamaica’s public-sector bureaucracy, accusing elements of the administrative system of frustrating hurricane recovery…
29 Oct, 2026
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Man shot and killed by police in St Catherine; firearm seized
A 28-year-old man was fatally shot during an alleged armed confrontation with the police in Hartlands, St Catherine, on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Ricardo Williams, otherwise…
29 Oct, 2026
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St Mary police probe murder of businesswoman
The St Mary police are investigating the murder of 43-year-old businesswoman Sophia Morgan, of Dover District, Annotto Bay. Police sources believe the incident occurred between 8:30 pm on Tuesday and…
29 Oct, 2026
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PNP demands full accounting of post-Melissa recovery spending
The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) is demanding that the Government provide a comprehensive account of expenditure on Hurricane Melissa recovery and reconstruction, particularly the…
29 Oct, 2026
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Police Federation rejects Government’s salary increase proposal
The Jamaica Police Federation has rejected a Government proposal for no salary increase in the first year of negotiations, along with a one-off payment of $80,000. In an update issued to its members…
29 Oct, 2026
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British public backs talks on reparations
A significant proportion of the British public believes their government should meet Caribbean nations to discuss reparatory justice, according to a new poll released ahead of next week’s Commonwealth…
29 Oct, 2026
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Fiscal reset under scrutiny
Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson says the Government’s proposal to extend the suspension of the fiscal rules comes as no surprise and signals that Jamaica’s economic recovery from…
29 Oct, 2026
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Millions for meals - Documents show former CMU president authorised payments totalling over $7m for meals under programme for at-risk youth
Prosecutors yesterday introduced nearly two dozen documents detailing how former Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) President, Professor Fritz Pinnock, authorised more than $7 million in payments to…
29 Oct, 2026
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Study reveals deep mental scars among hurricane survivors
WESTERN BUREAU: Nearly one in three adults surveyed in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa reported suicidal thoughts, while more than three-quarters experienced emotional distress, according to a…