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Israeli restrictions cause fuel shortage in occupied West Bank Al Jazeera · 2:18 pm Israeli restrictions are disrupting fuel supplies across the occupied West Bank. | |||||||||
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Police renew appeal for wanted man ‘Lano’ Barbados Today · 11:18 am The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) has renewed its appeal for the public’s assistance in locating Jalano Joshua Sealy, alias ‘Lano’, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal.. | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 8 STORIES | |||||||||
European leaders join Zelenskyy to celebrate Ukraine's 35th independence Nationwide Radio · 2:56 pm European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday for celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from Russia. U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham, on his fi 31 killed in garbage avalanche in Guinea Nationwide Radio · 2:56 pm The collapse of a mound of garbage at a major waste disposal site in Guinea has left at least 31 people dead. The mound collapsed onto nearby homes in the capital, Conakry. Another 22 people were inju Landslide victory for Mayor Mitchell over Councillor Mitchell in PNP region 5 election Nationwide Radio · 11:10 am Mayor of Mandeville, Donovan Mitchell, is the new chairman of the People's National Party's, PNP, Region 5, after dishing out a sound beating to controversial councillor for the Bellefield division, M Trump says to double auto tariffs on Canada Jamaica Observer · 9:44 am Morris says Ruthven Towers residents still waiting on documents after 4 years Jamaica Observer · 8:11 am | |||||||||
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Immigration experts 'cautiously optimistic' after court strikes Trump's immigrant visa suspension Nationwide Radio · 2:56 pm Two Jamaican immigration experts based in the United States are expressing cautious optimism about the striking down of the US' suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries. I JCF Cadet Academy Celebrates Strong Showing in CSEC, CAPE Results JCF (Police) · 2:47 pm Most police divisions show decline in murders – JCF Nationwide Radio · 11:09 am Thirteen of the country's 19 police divisions are recording a decline in homicides. That's according to the latest crime data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF. It says 349 murders were recorde Jamaican woman extradited to US to answer to scamming charges Nationwide Radio · 11:09 am A Jamaican woman has been extradited to the United States to answer to claims that she was involved in an US$80,000 lottery scam targeting elderly residents in Kentucky. She is 29-year-old Jenel Chris Controversy should not rule out CCJ as Jamaica's final appellate court – JFJ Nationwide Radio · 11:09 am The controversies surrounding the Caribbean Court of Justice, CCJ, should not derail plans to make it Jamaica's final appellate court. That's the view of executive director of Jamaicans for Justice, J | |||||||||
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Economist: increasing public sector wages must be balanced against strength of economy Nationwide Radio · 11:09 am Deputy Dean and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the Mona campus of the UWI, Dr. Christine Clarke, says the country must discontinue the practice of increasing the wage bill without d Coopers Pen tax tangle - $26-million bill due to TAJ over disputed land WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am New Falmouth Resorts Limited is facing a mounting $26.3-million tax bill on more than 260 acres of prime land, which is now at the centre of a public dispute between Coopers Pen residents and the comp | |||||||||
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CXC: CTEC is not a lower standard qualification Nationwide Radio · 11:09 am The Caribbean Examinations Council, CXC, is strongly defending the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate, CTEC, declaring that it's not a lower standard qualification. The declaration is being made Anchovy High to move to shift system for the new school year WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 11:09 am Anchovy High School in St. James is set to operate on a shift system come the start of the new school year in September. Education Minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, made the disclosure as she toured se Reading renaissance - Results continue to give implementers of grade-seven literacy initiative reason to smile Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am Grace Baston, the lead implementer behind the Grade Seven Academy Reading initiative at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston, could not be more pleased with the latest findings from the third student- | |||||||||
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Bravo interested in coaching West Indies T20 team Nationwide Radio · 2:56 pm Former West Indies captain, Dwayne Bravo, says he still harbours thoughts on coaching the regional team, but only for the shorter format. Bravo, who represented the West Indies in 40 Test matches, 164 Infantino reveals 'successful' talks with CFU leadership amid tensions Nationwide Radio · 2:56 pm FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed that recent talks with Caribbean Football Union presidents were successful, despite the mounting tension surrounding the governance of the sport, globally. Inf Jamaica secures World Lacrosse Championship spot Nationwide Radio · 2:56 pm Jamaica has secured qualification for the 2027 World Lacrosse Championship after finishing fourth at the PanAm Lacrosse Championships. The Jamaicans’ campaign ended with a 16-9 defeat to Haudenosaunee | |||||||||
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More than 700 derelict vehicles removed from KSA streets Nationwide Radio · 2:56 pm Over 700 derelict vehicles have been removed from the streets across Kingston and St Andrew since the start of the year. Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby spoke with journalists on Sunday. He is urging c St Kitts announces successful water drilling project Jamaica Observer · 11:33 am NWC announces change to water delivery schedule for some corporate area communities Nationwide Radio · 11:10 am St Andrew residents who rely on the Constant Spring water distribution network will see a change to their delivery schedule starting Monday. According to the National Water Commission, NWC, some commu Portland's Celene Hall crowned Miss Universe Jamaica Jamaica Observer · 10:26 am JFJ backs CCJ move despite controversy, calls for probe Jamaica Observer · 8:17 am | |||||||||
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Coopers Pen tax tangle - $26-million bill due to TAJ over disputed land WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am New Falmouth Resorts Limited is facing a mounting $26.3-million tax bill on more than 260 acres of prime land, which is now at the centre of a public dispute between Coopers Pen residents and the comp Anchovy High to move to shift system for the new school year WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 11:09 am Anchovy High School in St. James is set to operate on a shift system come the start of the new school year in September. Education Minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, made the disclosure as she toured se | |||||||||
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Farmers Encouraged to Adapt to Climate Realities JIS · 3:08 pm Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is urging farmers to view the changing climate, prolonged drought conditions, and elevated temperatures as challenges that can be turne CEO Says Young People Must Be Prepared for AI-Driven World JIS · 2:21 pm Young people must be prepared for an increasingly artificial intelligence (AI)-driven world, says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CEAL Green Energy Limited, Ryan Roper. He argued that the changing te ICENS Playing Pivotal Role in Training Next Generation of Radiation Safety Professionals JIS · 12:05 pm The International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, is playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of radiation-safety 14-Day Auction Results – 24 August 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 10:36 am Auction Results for Bank of Jamaica 14-day Repurchase Operation Applications were opened on Monday, 24 August 2026 by Bank of Jamaica, for the provision of Jamaica Dollar liquidity, in the amount of J 14-Day Repo Auction Announcement – 24 August 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 8:46 am Auction Number: BOJ/R-14/202600824/381Auction Date: Monday, 24 August 2026 BANK OF JAMAICA TO: ALL DEPOSIT-TAKING INSTITUTIONS RE: Auction for Jamaica Dollar Liquidity for 14-day Repurchase Operation | |||||||||
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