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TODAY'S WEATHER   Kingston 34°/23° · 31% rain  •  Montego Bay 32°/26° · 18% rain  •  Sav-la-Mar 35°/25° · 69% rain
TOP STORY
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am
When mom Kerrine Blair realised that she could do no more to influence her son’s career choice, she admitted defeat and decided to fully support him in his quest to become a pilot. The fact that she had just bought a house in Montego Bay, St James, hardly matt
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A different route for boys
Jamaica Observer · 12:18 am
Discriminatory or necessary?
Jamaica Observer · 12:09 am
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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES
At least eight killed as Nepal flash flood damages roads, energy facilities
Al Jazeera · 4:48 am
Authorities say casualties could be much higher, alongside heavier losses of property.
Ukrainian drone attacks kill 3 as fire destroys Wildberries warehouse
Al Jazeera · 4:36 am
Tambov Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov says Wildberries ‌logistics centre "completely ​destroyed by fire".
The Bulgarian village that fears becoming an Iranian target
Al Jazeera · 4:20 am
US Air Force refuelling planes caused anxiety in Bezmer. While their departure has brought relief, tensions persist.
Bodo return to Champions League, Azerbaijan’s Sabah deny Israeli Beer-Sheva
Al Jazeera · 4:00 am
Scottish champions Celtic thumped by LASK as Sabah knock out Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a late goal in the qualifying round.
⚑ CARIBBEAN 4 STORIES
US$175m health facilities targeted for 2029 opening
Barbados Today · 9:26 pm
Four major health facilities being developed under Barbados’ US$175 million Health Services Resilience Programme are expected to be up and running by
St Lucy water relief extended as filtration project delayed
Barbados Today · 8:59 pm
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced that basic water rate relief for affected St Lucy residents will continue until a new filtration system is in
BWA: Discoloured St Lucy water safe to drink
Barbados Today · 8:50 pm
Despite ongoing discolouration in parts of St Lucy, the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) has assured residents that the water flowing from their taps is
Probe launched after oil dumped in sensitive water zone
Barbados Today · 8:32 pm
Authorities have launched an investigation after barrels of oil were found dumped in high grass in the Belle, triggering the national oil spill protocol amid concerns about the potential impact... The
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 13 STORIES
Consider use in compiling book lists, Morgan urges schools WESTERN JA
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Senator Marlon Morgan is urging school administrators to exercise greater care in preparing book lists, arguing that parents are somet
Taxpayers to foot $25m bill related to Coopers Pen land battle WESTERN JA
Nationwide Radio · 6:46 pm
Taxpayers could be called upon to pay a bill of over $25 million for legal costs racked up by the former PNP administration as it fought a lawful land
Sinclair: Gov’t will find Coopers Pen solution WESTERN JA
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Senator Charles Sinclair, deputy general secretary of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), has intimated that the Government will be finding a solution to address the plight of residents of
Minister Samuda: Water less than flour
Nationwide Radio · 6:06 pm
Water Minister, Matthew Samuda, says the government is acutely aware of the challenges Jamaicans are facing in accessing safe potable water. While touting major water projects implemented or in the wo
Families of deported Venezuelans killed in earthquakes demand apology
Nationwide Radio · 5:37 pm
Families of Venezuelan deportees who died in the earthquakes that struck their country, are demanding an apology from its interim government. The 146 people deported from the United States were detain
Parents should not be forced to buy uniforms from schools – MoE
Nationwide Radio · 5:02 pm
Education minister, Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, says parents should not be forced to buy uniforms from schools. The minister was responding to a caller on OPM on Air on Cliff Hughes Online on Tuesd
More public-private water resilience projects needed – PSOJ
Nationwide Radio · 5:02 pm
Chair of the Energy, Environment and Climate Change Committee of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ, Nigel Davy, says more local companies should partner with the government to undertake
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 7 STORIES
Crime reduction crucial to safer communities, national development—SSP Nicholson
Jamaica Observer · 9:54 pm
UN secretary-general condemns latest gang attack in Haiti
Jamaica Observer · 6:22 pm
‘Poo-bear’ faces charges following double murder in Manchester
Jamaica Observer · 3:34 pm
PENSION PAIN WESTERN JA
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am
Years after retiring from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), two former district constables say they are still without their full pensions, leaving them in financial distress and demanding answers.
Police urges public to be vigilant against car cloning
Nationwide Radio · 5:02 pm
Thoroughly inspect your vehicle if you left it unattended at various locations for extended periods. That's the warning from Detective Sergeant Dave Francis of the Jamaica Constabulary Force's Stolen
Canada hits US with reciprocal tariffs
Nationwide Radio · 5:02 pm
Canada on Tuesday struck back at the United States with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods. The targetted goods include steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipme
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 1 STORIES
Forex: $159.21 to one US dollar
Jamaica Observer · 4:14 pm
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⚑ HEALTH 1 STORIES
Unhealthy trend: Student obesity surges to 15.3%
Jamaica Observer · 12:20 am
Unhealthy trend:
⚑ EDUCATION 5 STORIES
GHN adds US$19,000 to fund 38 more students in 'Beyond the Backpack' programme
Jamaica Observer · 7:26 pm
Mile Gully High ‘not fit’ for education, JTA president declares
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President La Sonja Harrison has described the condition of Mile Gully High School in Manchester as unacceptable, declaring that it is “not fit to ca
All public schools to be ready for September school term
Nationwide Radio · 6:34 pm
All public schools will be operational for the new academic year come September. That's the assurance from Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Dr Kasan Troupe. Shaloy Smikle reports. Six
Merger of Hydel and Cumberland high prompts rush for school transfers
Nationwide Radio · 6:20 pm
The merger of Hydel and Cumberland High Schools is not sitting well with some parents, as several are now racing against time to secure transfers for their children ahead of the new academic year. Whe
Cumberland high school principal pleads for patience following merger
Nationwide Radio · 6:18 pm
Give the school a chance to make a difference. That's the response from Principal of Cumberland High School, Carlon Pitt, to parents who are disgruntled about the merger between Cumberland and Hydel H
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 3 STORIES
El Salvador declares alert due to drought linked to El Nino
Jamaica Observer · 6:54 pm
JN Foundation supports entrepreneurs as they rebuild after Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica Observer · 6:03 pm
$91.6m Bunkers Hill water project commissioned amid drought
Jamaica Observer · 5:44 pm
⚑ SPORTS 2 STORIES
Jamaica's hope dashed as Bicknell bows out of ATP Kingston 2 tennis tournament
Jamaica Observer · 8:37 pm
Wilson calls Adelaide Thunderbirds extension a ‘no-brainer’
Nationwide Radio · 6:59 pm
Jamaican International, Latanya Wilson, says the decision to sign a three year extension with Australian Suncorp Netball outfit the Adelaide Thunderbirds was a no brainer. The 25 year old utility play
⚑ ENTERTAINMENT 2 STORIES
Sxae gets real with ‘The Game,’ first release from ‘Wicked Gyal’ trilogy
Jamaica Observer · 8:44 pm
Myoka stands firm with ‘Rock Stone’
Jamaica Observer · 6:34 pm
⚑ GENERAL NEWS 10 STORIES
A different route for boys
Jamaica Observer · 12:18 am
Discriminatory or necessary?
Jamaica Observer · 12:09 am
Audit confirms JMDA concerns
Jamaica Observer · 12:09 am
Night garbage collections offer relief but added challenges
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am
Night-time garbage collection is being used in some sections of the island to beat the punishing heat, but workers say the approach comes with its own risks, including poor visibility, parked vehicles
48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Hanover WESTERN JA
Jamaica Observer · 7:14 pm
Westmoreland woman killed by fallen tree WESTERN JA
Jamaica Observer · 6:17 pm
‘Baddies build furniture too’
Jamaica Observer · 4:57 pm
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 5 STORIES
48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Hanover WESTERN JA
Jamaica Observer · 7:14 pm
Westmoreland woman killed by fallen tree WESTERN JA
Jamaica Observer · 6:17 pm
Consider use in compiling book lists, Morgan urges schools WESTERN JA
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Senator Marlon Morgan is urging school administrators to exercise greater care in preparing book lists, arguing that parents are somet
PENSION PAIN WESTERN JA
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am
Years after retiring from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), two former district constables say they are still without their full pensions, leaving them in financial distress and demanding answers.
Sinclair: Gov’t will find Coopers Pen solution WESTERN JA
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Senator Charles Sinclair, deputy general secretary of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), has intimated that the Government will be finding a solution to address the plight of residents of
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 6 STORIES
President Ali Urges Caribbean Media to Embrace AI While Preserving Human-Centred Journalism
JIS · 4:53 pm
President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has called on Caribbean media organisations to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technolo
Public Consultation on National Animation Policy
JIS · 4:39 pm
In an effort to include more ideas of Jamaican animators in the National Animation Policy, which is now in Green Paper stage, the Office of the Prime Minister hosted a [...]
Cabinet Office Moves to Strengthen Performance and Coordination Across Government
JIS · 4:36 pm
The Office of the Cabinet is moving to strengthen policy coordination, implementation and performance monitoring across the Government as the civil service adjusts to the new demands facing the countr
Makeshift Classrooms to Be Erected at Ocho Rios Primary School
JIS · 4:27 pm
Makeshift classrooms are being erected at the Ocho Rios Primary School in St Ann, to ensure that more than 1,100 students can return to a single-shift school when the 2026-2027 [...]
Third Shelter for Abused Women Completed
JIS · 4:22 pm
The Government has completed its third shelter for women experiencing abuse, fulfilling its commitment to establish three safe spaces across Jamaica that provide protection and comprehensive support.
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