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Liberia to take 1,200 deportees from the US Al Jazeera · 3:39 pm The first group of 20 deportees is expected to arrive in the coming days. | |||||||||
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CXC results out: Gains recorded, but challenges remain St. Lucia Times · 2:58 pm Students across Saint Lucia and the region can check their 2026 CXC May-June examination results, which were released at noon on Tuesday. The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Director of Operation | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 15 STORIES | |||||||||
Several projects to fix water loss nearing completion – minister Nationwide Radio · 3:28 pm Minister of Water, Matthew Samuda, says several water projects are nearing completion to alleviate non-revenue water issues in Portmore, St Catherine and across Kingston. Speaking on OPM on Air during Outgoing JTA head takes parting shot at local gov't minister Nationwide Radio · 3:27 pm In his final speech as Jamaica Teachers' Association, JTA, president, Mark Malabver took a jab at local government minister, Desmond McKenzie. Referencing the now popular social media song surrounding Rowely wants gov't to say how many Trinidadians had visas revoked in latest Washington move Nationwide Radio · 3:26 pm In Trinidad and Tobago, former Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley is urging the current administration to disclose the number of nationals who have had their US visas revoked under a new move by Washingt Disney sues FCC for First Amendment violation Nationwide Radio · 3:26 pm Disney on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, FCC, alleging a violation of its First Amendment rights. The lawsuit says the FCC, the government's media regulator, is Russia summons ambassador to Japan amid Kuril Islands row Nationwide Radio · 3:26 pm Russia’s foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned its ambassador to Japan in protest over Tokyo’s condemnation of President Vladimir Putin’s trip to the Kuril Islands. The Moscow-controlled Pacific archip | |||||||||
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President's response not enough to end CCJ controversy – attorney Nationwide Radio · 10:57 am King's Counsel Peter Champagnie says last Friday's statement from the president of the Caribbean Court of Justice, CCJ, Justice Winston Anderson, defending himself against claims of autocratic leaders Justice minister to propose use of plea bargains to speed up disposal of cases Nationwide Radio · 10:57 am Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says he intends to speak with the Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, about the use of plea bargaining to speed up the disposal of criminal cases. Speaking on Monday at COOPER’S PEN LAWSUIT - Nine men sue Gov’t over detention amid demolition of Trelawny homes WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Nine men from Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, who claim that they were rounded up by the police and kept in custody for hours during last week’s controversial demolition exercise in the community, have filed | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 5 STORIES | |||||||||
Google buying internal data from Spirit Airlines to train AI models Nationwide Radio · 10:56 am Google is acquiring internal business data from bankrupt Spirit Airlines for US$10 million, saying it plans to use the data for product development and training its AI models. The acquired data inclu UK wage growth slowed in June, vacancies hit 5-year low Nationwide Radio · 10:56 am Wage growth in the UK slowed in June and vacancies hit a five-year low as workers came under pressure from a renewed cost of living squeeze amid the economic impact from the Iran war. Figures from the FOREX: JM$158.76 to US$1 Nationwide Radio · 10:56 am The Jamaican dollar will open against the benchmark US dollar selling for an average $158.76. Against the Canadian, the Jamaican will open selling for an average $115.91. And finally, the Jamaican dol Dwayne Bravo, Ian Bishop to be inducted into CPL Hall of Fame Nationwide Radio · 10:56 am The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League has announced that the Trinidadian pair of Dwayne Bravo and Ian Bishop are to be the first two inductees into the CPL Hall of Fame. Chief executive officer a | |||||||||
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⚑ EDUCATION 4 STORIES | |||||||||
LaSonja Harrison starts second stint as JTA president WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 3:27 pm Principal of St Faiths Primary School in St Catherine, LaSonja Harrison, has been installed as president of the Jamaica Teachers' Association for 2026 to 2027. The ceremony took place during the JTA’s | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 2 STORIES | |||||||||
Russell wants Kingsmen to end home stand on a high Nationwide Radio · 3:25 pm Hard hitting all-rounder, Andre Russell, is urging the Jamaica Kingsmen to end their home leg of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League on a high. This following their first victory of the competition a | |||||||||
⚑ GENERAL NEWS 10 STORIES | |||||||||
White House launches personal attack on CNN reporter Nationwide Radio · 10:57 am The White House launched a personal attack against a CNN reporter on Monday with a social media post that mentioned her children and accused her of asking a “disgusting and inhumane question”. That's ABC files lawsuit against US regulator over threat to broadcast licenses Jamaica Observer · 9:53 am Singapore tightens anti-scam rules targeting WhatsApp and other platforms Jamaica Observer · 8:49 am Taiwan charges 15 people, four firms over contaminated cooking oil Jamaica Observer · 7:16 am | |||||||||
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COOPER’S PEN LAWSUIT - Nine men sue Gov’t over detention amid demolition of Trelawny homes WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Nine men from Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, who claim that they were rounded up by the police and kept in custody for hours during last week’s controversial demolition exercise in the community, have filed Gov't acquires property to temporarily house Westmoreland Parish Court WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 10:57 am The government has acquired property to temporarily house the Westmoreland Parish Court and is actively negotiating the rental of space to accommodate the St Elizabeth Parish Court. Justice Minister D NET Provides School Supplies and Uniforms for Students in St. Elizabeth WESTERN JA JIS · 11:15 am The National Education Trust (NET) extended its annual back-to-school support to St Elizabeth, providing school supplies, uniforms and medical services to children and families ahead of the new academ Building Being Acquired to House Westmoreland Parish Court WESTERN JA JIS · 9:17 am Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has announced that a contract has been signed for the acquisition of a building to house the Westmoreland Parish Court, which [...] LaSonja Harrison starts second stint as JTA president WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 3:27 pm Principal of St Faiths Primary School in St Catherine, LaSonja Harrison, has been installed as president of the Jamaica Teachers' Association for 2026 to 2027. The ceremony took place during the JTA’s | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
New President for JTA JIS · 4:06 pm La Sonja Harrison has returned to the helm of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), following her installation as President of the organisation for a second time. She was installed during [...] Youth in Agriculture Policy White Paper Being Finalised for Tabling in Parliament JIS · 4:02 pm Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has announced that the White Paper on the National Youth in Agriculture Policy is expected to be tabled in Parliament within [...] Murders Down in St. Catherine North Police Division JIS · 3:58 pm The St. Catherine North Police Division has recorded a 42 per cent reduction in murders since the start of the year. Commanding Officer for St. Catherine North, Senior Superintendent of [...] 30-day CD Auction Term Sheet – 18 August 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 3:27 pm BANK OF JAMAICA FIXED RATE CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT: 5.75% FR 30D-CD 20260821JMB202600350 ISSUER BANK OF JAMAICA AUCTION DATE Wednesday, 19 August 2026 OFFER VOLUME JMD 27,000,000,000.00 JMD 25,650,000, 30-day CD Auction Press Release – 18 August 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 3:27 pm Offer of Jamaica Dollar Fixed Rate Certificate of Deposit Bank of Jamaica announces the issue of a 30-day fixed rate Certificate of Deposit. This instrument will be allocated through a competitive pri | |||||||||
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