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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Libya rivals test a new path towards unity, 15 years after Gadaffi downfall Al Jazeera · 2:21 pm Fifteen years since Tripoli fell, Libyan parties are finally working towards unity. | |||||||||
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Antigua’s Lewis dominant in regional youth tournament St. Lucia Times · 2:10 pm Thursday's games at the Beausejour Gymnasium in the fifth annual Aloysius "Loloy" Daniel Youth Basketball Tournament stood out thanks to a scoring masterclass from Antigua & Barbuda's Jayden Lewis and | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 7 STORIES | |||||||||
Jamaica looking to expand tourism & cultural experience Nationwide Radio · 10:41 am The government is looking to invest in expanding Jamaica’s tourism and cultural experience. That's according to Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness. He says the government's long-term tourism strategy i US deports more than 160 to Haiti as Trump lifts TPS Nationwide Radio · 10:40 am The United States deported more than 160 people to Haiti on Thursday. It was the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitian Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens 'toughest' new penalties Nationwide Radio · 10:40 am Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be devastating after Washington pledged toimpose the toughest financial penalties in history. This, with the aim of toppling the Ir Six foreigners detained for conducting illegal mining activities in Guyana Jamaica Observer · 9:40 am | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 6 STORIES | |||||||||
St Thomas police seeking persons of interest amid violent flare-up in Yallahs Nationwide Radio · 1:16 pm The St Thomas Police have named seven men as persons of interest, arising from a flare-up of gang violence in the Norris District of the Yallahs policing area. They are Oneil McDonald otherwise called Wanted gangster & reputed extortionist killed in alleged police confrontation Nationwide Radio · 1:14 pm A wanted man believed to be part of a gang operating in St Andrew Central has been shot and killed by the police in an alleged confrontation. He has been identified as Marlon Wayne Huntley, otherwise Prince Harry among figures ordered to pay an initial £9.5m to the Daily Mail Nationwide Radio · 1:10 pm Prince Harry and a group of six other high-profile figures have been ordered to pay an initial £9.5 million in legal costs to the publisher of the Daily Mail. This, after losing their privacy case in | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 3 STORIES | |||||||||
BoJ targets 2027 roll-out of Electronic Know Your Customer System Nationwide Radio · 10:40 am The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, intends to have a full pilot of its Electronic Know Your Customer System, EKYC, by early 2027. Deputy governor of the BOJ, Jide Lewis, outlined the plan on Thursday. EKYC is Walmart sees slowest pace of sales in 6 years Nationwide Radio · 10:39 am Sales at US retail giant Walmart grew at their slowest pace for more than six years in the most recent quarter, suggesting American shoppers are under strain. Walmart, which due to its size is well-pl | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 1 STORIES | |||||||||
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⚑ EDUCATION 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Century-old Westmoreland school being closed, principal found out in the media WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 1:38 pm The administration of Cairn Curran Primary School in Westmoreland, is crying foul over a move by the government to shutter the institution. According to principal, Dianne Wright-Tomlinson, the source National school learning plan helped boost Tivoli's CSEC results – principal Nationwide Radio · 1:33 pm Principal of Tivoli Gardens High School, Marvin Johnson, is crediting the integration of the National School Learning and Intervention Plan, NSLIP, for his students' success in the 2026 Caribbean Seco Blake’s grade-one sweep - Young teacher’s dedication pays off as all 10 TD students earn top marks Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Kemoy Blake, the technical drawing teacher at Winston Jones High School in Manchester, is used to his students achieving high passes in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination | |||||||||
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Private schools planning switch to remote learning if drought worsens Nationwide Radio · 1:46 pm Private schools across the country are already putting contingency plans in plans place to switch to remote learning if the drought worsens. The school are represented by Jamaica Independent Schools' Panama Canal to reduce shipping due to effects of El Niño Nationwide Radio · 10:42 am The Panama Canal will cut the number of ships passing through starting next month because of drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon. The Guardian says the operator of the strategic waterway linking UK Met Office warns El Niño could be 'strongest in living memory' Nationwide Radio · 10:42 am The Met Office in the United Kingdom has warned the El Niño event that is developing over the Pacific Ocean is likely to be the strongest in living memory. The powerful natural climate phenomenon push | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 9 STORIES | |||||||||
Jamaica advances to final of U-14 CFU Challenger Series Nationwide Radio · 1:10 pm Jamaica's under 14 boys booked their spot in the final of the CFU Challenger Series following a 1-0 victory over Bermuda. The Young Reggae Boyz will now face Haiti on Sunday in the final. Haiti crushe Iconic Maracana stadium to host opening game and 2027 Women's World Cup final Nationwide Radio · 1:09 pm Football's governing body, FIFA, announced that the Maracana stadium will host the opening fixture and the final of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. The Maracana stadium is one of football's Arteta eyeing back-to-back league crowns ahead of new PL season Nationwide Radio · 1:08 pm Ahead of the new English Premier League season, head coach of the Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, says his team is focused on beating Coventry as they look to retain the title they won for the first time in mo England maul Pakistan in opening Test Nationwide Radio · 1:07 pm England completed a crushing innings and 103 run win over Pakistan inside three days of the first cricket Test at Headingley early on Friday. The home team steamrollered the tourists for 135 in their | |||||||||
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⚑ GENERAL NEWS 15 STORIES | |||||||||
Airports Authority refutes claim NMIA runway extension project causing seawater ingress in Port Royal Jamaica Observer · 1:16 pm Cavalier can be 'proud' of defensive display vs Salcedo in Caribbean Cup Nationwide Radio · 1:09 pm Cavalier goalkeeper, Taywane Lynch, say the team can be proud of their defensive display in the goalless draw with Salcedo of the Dominican Republic in the CFU group B encounter at the National Stadiu Jamaica Empress step up preparations ahead of WCPL bow Nationwide Radio · 1:07 pm Head of franchise operations for the Jamaica Empress, Atishai Mansingh, says the team is ramping up preparations ahead of their debut season in the Women's Caribbean Premier League. The season bowls o Majesty Gardens Legends heading to community basketball league semis Nationwide Radio · 1:07 pm Majesty Gardens Legends booked their spot in the semi-final of the GK One Howard McCatty Basketball League by easily dispatching the Gordon Pen Dragons to complete a 2-nil series victory. Tijonny Forb Water levels at Mona Reservoir and Hermitage Dam dwindle past 50% Nationwide Radio · 10:44 am Water levels at the two major facilities which serve Kingston and St. Andrew are at a stage of rapid decline. The Mona Reservoir and Hermitage Dam, both in St. Andrew, are now both below 50 per cent o | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 2 STORIES | |||||||||
Century-old Westmoreland school being closed, principal found out in the media WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 1:38 pm The administration of Cairn Curran Primary School in Westmoreland, is crying foul over a move by the government to shutter the institution. According to principal, Dianne Wright-Tomlinson, the source | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Governor Dr. Brian Langrin Reaffirms Commitment to Price Stability and Economic Resilience – 21 August 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 11:02 am Governor of Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Dr. Brian Langrin has reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to maintaining price stability and economic resilience while supporting the continued development of J JCPD Announces Head Office Relocation JIS · 9:27 am The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) has announced the relocation of its head office from 10 Ripon Road to 1C-1F Pawsey Road, Kingston 5. The transition process is [...] UDC Completing Consultation to Commence Construction at National Heroes Park JIS · 9:21 am Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced that the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is completing the public consultation phase to advance the development of National Heroes P Karing Hearts Foundation Reaffirms Commitment to Community Wellness in Font Hill, St. Thomas JIS · 9:13 am The Karing Hearts Foundation continued its commitment to community development, health, and wellness with the staging of its annual Health Fair and Back-to-School Treat at Font Hill Primary School in | |||||||||
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