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04 Nov, 2026
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Morris Dixon defends transfer of Darlene Morrison, cites PM's constitutional authority
Minister of Information Dr Dana Morris Dixon says Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness exercised his constitutional authority when he transferred former Financial Secretary Darlene Morrison from the…
04 Nov, 2026
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MOE continues adjusted PEP exams for 2027 due to ongoing Melissa recovery
The Ministry of Education has extended adjustments made to the sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations as the education sector, particularly in western Jamaica, continues to recover…
04 Nov, 2026
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Gas prices down
Motorists will pay less for gas come Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $2.94 to sell for $195.81 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go down by $2.94…
03 Nov, 2026
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PUZZLING MOVE - Former top public servants question Morrison’s transfer, finance ministry leadership
Two former senior public servants have expressed surprise at the transfer of former Financial Secretary Darlene Morrison to a newly created ministry in the position of permanent secretary. Former…
03 Nov, 2026
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Buchanan's challenge to PM Holness' 2025 election victory to go to trial
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Paul Buchanan’s constitutional challenge to the September 2025 general election in St Andrew West Central to proceed to trial in the Constitutional Court on…
03 Nov, 2026
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Chen urges caution amid push for mental health clauses at work
Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) President Wayne Chen says there should be serious consideration of incorporating provisions for employee well-being, including access to care, into employment…
03 Nov, 2026
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‘British’ fatally shot in alleged police confrontation in Manchester
A murder suspect who was out on bail was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Knockpatrick, Manchester, on Monday. He has been identified as Kimani Bindloss, otherwise…
03 Nov, 2026
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Survey: Caribbean youth want greater role in shaping regional policies
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Young people across the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are calling for greater involvement in shaping regional policies and programmes, according to findings from…
03 Nov, 2026
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73-year-old man shot dead, two others injured in Clarendon gun attack
A 73-year-old man was shot dead and two others shot and injured following a gun attack at a community shop in Scotts Pass, Clarendon, on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Rainford Bailey, a…