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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES | |||||||||
The battle for Kordofan: The corridor linking Sudan’s east and west Al Jazeera · 3:23 am Kordofan, between Darfur and central Sudan, has seen one in five recorded attacks in Sudan's war since April 2023. | |||||||||
⚑ CARIBBEAN 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Lower Burney residents urge drainage, utility fixes before new housing Barbados Today · 7:00 pm Residents of Lower Burney, St Michael, have urged authorities to fix longstanding drainage, soil, and utility problems before building new homes on land earmarked for rehousing families from crowded e | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 26 STORIES | |||||||||
Drought affecting over 100 NWC water supply systems Nationwide Radio · 6:33 pm Over 70 percent of the one hundred and 50 water supply systems managed by the National Water Commission, NWC, are being impacted by the ongoing drought. That's according to the NWC's Acting Vice Presi Jamaica hit by over 5M cyber attack attempts between Jan-March Nationwide Radio · 6:25 pm More than five million attempts to breach Jamaica’s digital systems were recorded in the first three months of 2026. Science and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, revealed the scale of the thre ODPEM moves Support Jamaica data to secured gov't environment Nationwide Radio · 6:14 pm The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management, ODPEM, has completed the migration of government-controlled data associated with the Support Jamaica platform to a secure government environ Business groups in T&T concerned over proposed age-limit Bill Nationwide Radio · 6:07 pm At least two business groups in Trinidad and Tobago are calling for the proposed legislation to raise the legal age for alcohol consumption to be put on hold. On Monday, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bi Last batch of UK, US troops leave Iraq following 12 year mission Nationwide Radio · 6:03 pm The last British and American troops have left Iraq after a military presence of more than a decade in the country. The exit of the remaining UK military personnel was coordinated over recent weeks wi | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 17 STORIES | |||||||||
Detective denies lying about Pathways murder accused giving false name Jamaica Gleaner · 12:08 am The defence yesterday accused a Pathways murder investigator of lying about Andre Ruddock giving police a false name following Taneka Gardner’s killing. Attorney Anthony Williams, during cross-examina Man freed of gun charges after over a year in custody Nationwide Radio · 7:40 pm A man who spent more than a year behind bars on gun and ammunition charges has been freed in the Gun Court section at the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Mark Wright was on trial on charges of unauthorize Pops YG released on pre-charge bail Nationwide Radio · 3:47 pm Entertainer and popular TikToker Pops YG has been released on pre-charge bail. His attorney, Donnovan Collins provided the update to our news centre on Wednesday. Pre-charge bail is the release of a s UN chief condemns mass killing in latest gang attack in Haiti Jamaica Observer · 3:02 pm Defence attorney tries to poke holes in investigator's Pathways testimony Nationwide Radio · 1:44 pm Defence attorney Anthony Williams on Tuesday sought to expose a discrepancy in a police investigator’s evidence about what she was told concerning Andre Ruddock and the killing of Taneka Gardner. Rudd | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Economy contracted by 2.9% in second quarter of 2026 Nationwide Radio · 7:06 pm The country recorded a 2.9 percent contraction for the second quarter of 2026 compared to the similar period for 2025. That's according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN, at its latest m Smart ring maker Oura pulls IPO plans Nationwide Radio · 9:37 am Smart ring maker Oura has pulled its plan to sell shares on the US stock market, just over a week after announcing it. The tech firm was seeking to raise up to US$2.2 billion in the move which would h Robinson wants virtual assets law to go beyond containing risk Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Act, 2026, which provides for the regulation of virtual assets in Jamaica was passed in the Lower House on Tuesday with three amendments. A virtual asset is JCC: Gov’ts must help close price gap on Caribbean goods Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) is pushing back against concerns raised by Rodwell Ferguson, Belize’s Minister of Agriculture, about the reluctance of some businesses to purchase | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 9 STORIES | |||||||||
IDT urges patience; junior doctors stand firm on ultimatum Nationwide Radio · 7:22 pm The Industrial Disputes Tribunal, IDT, is urging junior doctors to be patient, as it continues to review their overtime claim against the government In an unprecedented move, the IDT issued a statemen Viruses rampant in Cuba as water & power fail Nationwide Radio · 1:40 pm In Cuba, health authorities have warned in recent days of the spread of viruses as power and water services increasingly fail. The virus include a strain of viral hepatitis. Reuters reports that a US Gov’t prepared to limit fallout from healthcare disruption Nationwide Radio · 10:26 am The health and wellness ministry says it's prepared to implement measures to limit any possible impact a disruption of healthcare services may have on patients at health facilities. The ministry says JMDA: mockery being made of the process in overtime dispute Nationwide Radio · 10:20 am General Secretary of the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association, JMDA, Dr. Fabian Blake, says a mockery is being made of the process of delivering justice. Dr. Blake was speaking at a media briefing held Emergency landing of Israel bound flight caused by pilots fighting Nationwide Radio · 9:38 am The emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday of a commercial airliner destined for Israel, was the result of a feud between the plane’s two pilots. Israeli media say one pilot was stabbed before | |||||||||
⚑ EDUCATION 5 STORIES | |||||||||
COVENANT CLASH Jamaica Gleaner · 12:08 am Residents of a quiet Kingston 6 community are threatening court action to block Porter Centre for Knowledge from launching school operations on Tucker Avenue, citing traffic concerns, fears of commerc Harrison: Stop normalising broken schools WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President La Sonja Harrison is urging the Government to fast-track the rehabilitation and restoration of schools that have still not been repaired a | |||||||||
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 2 STORIES | |||||||||
Drought drains 107 water systems Jamaica Gleaner · 12:08 am With more than 100 water systems impacted by the ongoing drought, the National Water Commission (NWC) is making a renewed call for customers to conserve water. The appeal was made by Dr Phillippa Camp Water Resources Authority says continued low rainfall expected for October Nationwide Radio · 10:18 am Managing director of the Water Resources Authority, Peter Clarke, says forecasts suggest rainfall for the month of October will be no more than that recorded in September. Clark was speaking on Nation | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 13 STORIES | |||||||||
Usain Bolt, other foundations endorse Junior Cup football tournament Jamaica Observer · 12:00 am Gill double century powers India to record chase in win over West Indies Nationwide Radio · 1:33 pm The West Indies produced a remarkable batting display, with John Campbell, captain Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo all scoring centuries, but in the end it was all in vain, as India responded with a record- West Indies Women cruise to ODI series win over Zimbabwe Nationwide Radio · 1:29 pm The West Indies women made light work of Zimbabwe in the the final game of their three match ODI series in Harare. Skipper Hayley Matthews was again in devastating form with a scintillating century 11 Campbell, Hope, Jangoo score centuries for WI as India chases 406 for victory Nationwide Radio · 8:55 am Jamaica's John Campbell, captain Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo all completed impressive centuries, as the West Indies reached 405 for 7 after 50 overs in the second One Day International against India in Hayley Matthews' century puts Windies Women in driver's seat in 3rd ODI Nationwide Radio · 8:54 am The West Indies Women are currently in pole position as the face Zimbabwe in the third and final One Day International in Harare. Captain Haley Matthews made 118, her second century of the series, to | |||||||||
⚑ ENTERTAINMENT 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Jahtorius urges men to ‘Walk Away’ without violence Jamaica Observer · 12:31 pm Zella Dino turns fatherhood into musical lesson with ‘Choices’ Jamaica Observer · 12:26 pm Dovey Magnum gets emotional on ‘Reflection’ Jamaica Observer · 11:38 am Don G delivers reggae tribute to Jamaica’s resilience with ‘We Will Rise’ Jamaica Observer · 9:15 am | |||||||||
⚑ GENERAL NEWS 29 STORIES | |||||||||
Dinner @ OMNIA SKY LOUNGE Jamaica Observer · 12:10 am Foodie News... Foodie News... Foodie News... Foodie News... Foodie News... Foodie News... Aiken: No Jamaican man needs to die from prostate cancer Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am One of the most dangerous things about prostate cancer is how quietly it can begin. A man can feel well, move through his days without alarm and have little reason to suspect that anything is wrong. Y Water woes worsen Jamaica Observer · 12:06 am Tighter water restrictions to come, says Samuda Jamaica Observer · 12:05 am Painters finally return to their studio Jamaica Observer · 12:02 am | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 5 STORIES | |||||||||
Harrison: Stop normalising broken schools WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President La Sonja Harrison is urging the Government to fast-track the rehabilitation and restoration of schools that have still not been repaired a All Medical Fees for Injured Student Waived WESTERN JA JIS · 7:22 pm Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Western, Andrew Morris, says all medical fees related to the care for student, Kendra Rose, have been waived. Mr. Morris made the disclosure [...] Over 300 Men Screened for Prostate Cancer In Montego Bay WESTERN JA JIS · 11:28 am The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) is strengthening its efforts to improve men’s access to prostate cancer screening, with more than 300 men turning out for a recent Men’s Health Day [...] | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
HEART/NSTA Trust Students Tour JIS, Explore Media Careers JIS · 7:54 pm Students of the HEART/NSTA Trust received a first-hand look at careers in the media and communications field during a recent production tour of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS). The visit [...] PM Champions Universal Payment System JIS · 7:40 pm Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has highlighted the need for a universal payment system, particularly as it relates to the Government being able to make payments and [...] Businesses Encouraged to Leverage Standards As Tools for Innovation and Market Expansion JIS · 7:36 pm Businesses are being encouraged to move beyond viewing standards solely as compliance requirements and begin leveraging them as strategic tools for innovation, efficiency, risk management, customer sa Jamaica Advancing Discussions on Health Financing, Infrastructure Development At PAHO Meeting JIS · 7:32 pm Jamaica is using the 63rd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to advance discussions on financing, infrastructure and other priorities aimed at strengthening the country’s | |||||||||
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