 | CRM Jamaica MORNING REPORT Your daily snapshot of Jamaica's top stories | WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST 2026 |
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 | | 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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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES |
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⚑ CARIBBEAN 4 STORIES |
Probe launched after oil dumped in sensitive water zoneBarbados 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 |
Sinclair: Gov’t will find Coopers Pen solution WESTERN JAJamaica 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 flourNationwide 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 |
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 7 STORIES |
PENSION PAIN WESTERN JAJamaica 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 cloningNationwide 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 tariffsNationwide 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 |
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⚑ HEALTH 1 STORIES |
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⚑ EDUCATION 5 STORIES |
All public schools to be ready for September school termNationwide 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 |
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 3 STORIES |
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⚑ SPORTS 2 STORIES |
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⚑ ENTERTAINMENT 2 STORIES |
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⚑ GENERAL NEWS 10 STORIES |
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⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 5 STORIES |
PENSION PAIN WESTERN JAJamaica 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 JAJamaica 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 |
Third Shelter for Abused Women CompletedJIS · 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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