Lead Stories
23 Oct, 2026
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Western businesses urged to get aboard NaRRA train
WESTERN BUREAU: Western Jamaica’s business community is being urged to position itself for what could become the largest infrastructure spending programme in the country’s history, with NCB Capital…
23 Oct, 2026
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JP insists Ruddock was advised of right to remain silent
A justice of the peace (JP) on Thursday denied failing to protect murder accused Andre Ruddock’s rights during a caution statement in which he reportedly confessed to killing church member Taneka…
23 Oct, 2026
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‘You can’t just live for yourself’ - 88-y-o Merle Stern awarded for decades of community service
At 88, Merle Stern has little interest in measuring her life by the accolades she has racked up. For the retired justice of the peace, the greater reward has been the opportunity to help people…
23 Oct, 2026
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US college fair opens doors for Jamaican students
More than 800 prospective tertiary students from across Jamaica were given an opportunity to explore higher education options in the United States (US) at the US Embassy’s 2026 EducationUSA College…
22 Oct, 2026
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Water hike faces fire - Businesses, tourism sector and Opposition challenge proposed 51% NWC rate increasee
Several stakeholders including small and large businesses are pushing back against the National Water Commission’s (NWC) proposed 51 per cent tariff increase, urging the regulator to withhold approval…
22 Oct, 2026
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Hotels explore collective insurance arrangement…JHTA surveys members as dissatisfaction grows over delayed and reduced hurricane payouts
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s hotel operators are exploring the possibility of collectively restructuring their property insurance arrangements amid mounting dissatisfaction over delayed and reduced…
22 Oct, 2026
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Holness blasts ‘two-mouth people’, defends JCF
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness yesterday launched a blistering attack on critics of law enforcement, blasting “two-mouth people” while declaring his unwavering support for the Jamaica Constabulary…
22 Oct, 2026
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Gov’t to reclaim Kgn gullies
The Government is moving to reclaim gullies across Kingston, with a pilot programme targeting four high-risk communities for the relocation of residents living along vulnerable waterways, Prime…
22 Oct, 2026
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Ruddock insisted on giving caution statement, court hears
Murder accused Andre Ruddock insisted on giving a caution statement and repeatedly declined the services of duty counsel, the Pathways murder trial heard yesterday. One of the two justices of the…