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Three killed in strikes on Gaza as Israel renews threats over kite-flying Al Jazeera · 1:56 pm Israeli defence minister renews threat to expel Palestinians from areas where kites or balloons are being flown in Gaza. | |||||||||
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Saint Lucia posts six-year CSEC high, but more than half fail Maths St. Lucia Times · 1:38 pm Saint Lucia has recorded its strongest overall Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) performance in six years, outperforming the Caribbean average. But amid the gains, Mathematics remains t | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 10 STORIES | |||||||||
Water levels at Mona Reservoir & Hermitage Dam continue to fall Nationwide Radio · 1:52 pm Two major water storage facilities that supply Kingston and St. Andrew, the Mona Reservoir and Hermitage Dam are continuing to suffer from declining water levels. That's according to acting corporate HEART/NSTA accepting applications for LEAP work experience programme Nationwide Radio · 1:44 pm The HEART/NSTA Trust is now accepting applications for the government's Learning, Earning and Prosper, LEAP, Programme. The programme was announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness during his cont Quebec to hold elections on Oct. 5 Nationwide Radio · 1:41 pm In Canada, Quebec is set to hold an election on October 5, with polls showing that the next government is likely to be formed by separatists who want independence for the predominantly French-speakin Changes to schoolboy format designed to attract early attention – ISSA Nationwide Radio · 1:35 pm President of the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association, ISSA, Keith Wellington, says the changes implemented for this year's football season were made to attract more attention to early action. S Gov't to intensify trucking of water as drought continues Nationwide Radio · 10:25 am The government says it will intensify the trucking of water to communities across the island, as drought conditions bite hard. Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the prolonged lack of rainfall is plac | |||||||||
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Cubans who landed by boat in Mo Bay headed for court on Friday WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 1:44 pm Six Cuban nationals who illegally entered Jamaica's north coast by boat Monday night are set to appear before the court on Friday. This follows interviews by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship IDT orders JUTC to stop 'arrears' deductions from salaries Nationwide Radio · 1:41 pm The Industrial Disputes Tribunal, IDT, has ordered the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, to stop deducting money from workers' salaries for alleged arrears. It has also barred the University and Al Senior policeman arrested as part of probe into missing cocaine at C-TOC Nationwide Radio · 10:53 am Nationwide News understands that a senior policeman has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a large amount of cocaine from the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Bra | |||||||||
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Nvidia reports surge in sales amid AI systems race Nationwide Radio · 10:19 am Chip giant Nvidia reported another huge jump in sales as the global race to build artificial intelligence, AI, systems continues. The company said on Wednesday that it brought in US$96 billion of reve | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 1 STORIES | |||||||||
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⚑ EDUCATION 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Jamaican in Atlanta rallies support for St Elizabeth students after Hurricane Melissa WESTERN JA Jamaica Observer · 2:24 pm Burnt Savannah Primary School remains a shell as clock ticks to September WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 1:52 pm With less than two weeks to go before the start of the new school year, Burnt Savannah Primary School in St. Elizabeth remains a shell of its former self. The school was one of several badly damaged d Burnt Savannah Primary parent calls school a danger trap WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 10:21 am A parent is describing Burnt Savannah Primary School in St. Elizabeth, as a 'danger trap' almost 10 months after Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction in its path. The parent, who wishes to no Principal appeals to corporate Jamaica for help rebuilding schools Nationwide Radio · 10:20 am Principal of Munro College, Dr. Mark Smith, is calling on corporate Jamaica to assist schools that are still rebuilding ahead of the new school year in September. Dr. Smith was speaking during Nationw | |||||||||
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 5 STORIES | |||||||||
Tibet-Nepal flood death toll climbs above 300 as rescue operation continues Nationwide Radio · 10:20 am Rescue teams searched Thursday for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-Tibet border after a massive flash flood a day earlier. More than 300 people are confirmed dead, more than 1,300 are missi Bicknell’s trainer remains upbeat despite home loss Jamaica Observer · 12:01 am | |||||||||
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JHTA projects prolonged drought could cost tourism $500m Nationwide Radio · 1:54 pm The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, JHTA, projects that a prolonged drought could cost the tourism industry a half a billion dollars. JHTA president, O'Brien Heron, was speaking on Nationwide T | |||||||||
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Pinnock move strengthens Reggae Boyz’s presence in Premier League Jamaica Observer · 12:02 am Jamaicans chase Diamond League final spots Jamaica Observer · 12:00 am | |||||||||
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Caribbean Airlines to discontinue direct service between Trinidad & Barbados Nationwide Radio · 1:41 pm Caribbean Airlines, CAL, has announced that it will discontinue direct return service between Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados starting next week Wednesday. The airline says flights BW-212 and BW-213 WATCH: Funeral service underway for Vincent George Chen Jamaica Observer · 11:45 am Inaugural Urban Forest Run mobilises more than 750 participants for Jamaica’s forest restoration Jamaica Observer · 9:04 am Rude Academy opens doors to develop Jamaica’s next MMA stars Jamaica Observer · 8:25 am | |||||||||
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Jamaican in Atlanta rallies support for St Elizabeth students after Hurricane Melissa WESTERN JA Jamaica Observer · 2:24 pm Burnt Savannah Primary School remains a shell as clock ticks to September WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 1:52 pm With less than two weeks to go before the start of the new school year, Burnt Savannah Primary School in St. Elizabeth remains a shell of its former self. The school was one of several badly damaged d Burnt Savannah Primary parent calls school a danger trap WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 10:21 am A parent is describing Burnt Savannah Primary School in St. Elizabeth, as a 'danger trap' almost 10 months after Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction in its path. The parent, who wishes to no Cubans who landed by boat in Mo Bay headed for court on Friday WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 1:44 pm Six Cuban nationals who illegally entered Jamaica's north coast by boat Monday night are set to appear before the court on Friday. This follows interviews by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Newcombe Valley to Amos Lane Farm Road Officially Opened WESTERN JA JIS · 1:41 pm The Newcombe Valley to Amos Lane Farm Road in Pedro Plains, St. Elizabeth, was officially opened on Wednesday (August 26) by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. [...] | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Term Sheet T Bill 182-day due 05 March 2027 Bank of Jamaica · 2:16 pm Provided by the Debt Management Branch, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service The post Term Sheet T Bill 182-day due 05 March 2027 appeared first on Bank of Jamaica . Term Sheet T Bill 91-day due 04 December 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 2:16 pm Provided by the Debt Management Branch, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service The post Term Sheet T Bill 91-day due 04 December 2026 appeared first on Bank of Jamaica . Newcombe Valley to Amos Lane Farm Road Officially Opened WESTERN JA JIS · 1:41 pm The Newcombe Valley to Amos Lane Farm Road in Pedro Plains, St. Elizabeth, was officially opened on Wednesday (August 26) by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. [...] Schools and Community Organisations to Get Hundreds of Computers and Monitors from SEZ Operators JIS · 1:38 pm Schools, community organisations and other institutions across Jamaica are set to benefit from the donation of 758 computers and monitors by three Special Economic Zone (SEZ) operators. As the country Guardsman Group Awards PEP Scholarships to 30 Students JIS · 1:36 pm The Guardsman Group has awarded scholarships to 30 students who demonstrated outstanding academic performances in the recent Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. The scholarships were presented du | |||||||||
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