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04 Nov, 2026
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Temporary fix at Princess Margaret Hospital after A&E flooding
Flooding in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department of the Princess Margaret Hospital in Morant Bay, St Thomas, on Tuesday caused minimal disruption to services, the administrators have…
04 Nov, 2026
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‘Kevin Smith killed Taneka Gardner’ - Pathways murder accused continues to reject murder statement
Murder accused Andre Ruddock has denied fabricating a story that a detective constable had instructed him to take the blame for killing Taneka Gardner on behalf of late church leader Kevin Smith.…
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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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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CMU cash flow report clears hurdle in fraud trial
A report related to the movement of money into and out of a Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) account has been admitted into evidence in the ongoing fraud trial involving former Education Minister…
03 Nov, 2026
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Diaspora leaders say US mid-terms carry high stakes for democracy, Caribbean
Jamaican leaders in the United States say today’s midterm elections carry profound implications for American democracy, as well as for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. Voters across the United States…
03 Nov, 2026
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Ruddock claims he was pressured to make murder confession
Murder accused Andre Ruddock on Monday testified that a police constable assaulted him, threatened him with a gun, and pressured him to take the blame for Taneka Gardner’s killing on behalf of church…
03 Nov, 2026
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Jamaican hotels challenge Booking.com over tax fee
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaican hoteliers are challenging Booking.com’s decision to charge commissions on government taxes, warning that the November 17 implementation will increase operating costs as…
03 Nov, 2026
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Paris Ruby eyes larger slice of global cake market
WESTERN BUREAU: Zelecia Smith, chief executive officer of St James-based Paris Ruby Company Limited, is aiming to make the company’s cakes and cake mixes an international household name, with plans to…