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Colombia’s new president faces backlash over ‘inhumane’ deportation policy Al Jazeera · 2:26 pm Less than a month into his presidency, Abelardo de la Espriella has announced effort to expel undocumented immigrants. | |||||||||
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Brothers die in separate road accidents a week apart St. Lucia Times · 12:34 pm A family is mourning after two brothers died in separate road accidents exactly one week apart. Police have identified the latest victim as 28-year-old Meshack Frederick from La Resource, Vieux Fort. | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 18 STORIES | |||||||||
Journalist Dervan Malcolm hailed as a distinct and trusted voice Nationwide Radio · 2:24 pm A distinct and trusted voice. That's how Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has reacted to the passing of veteran Journalist Dervan Malcolm. Malcolm is understood to have died on Thursday after battling Fire fighters needed external help to tackle Hagley Park blaze – minister Nationwide Radio · 2:22 pm Firefighters in the corporate area had to get external assistance to help fight the massive fire on Hagley Park Road in St Andrew on Thursday. Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie made the discl Cooling down operations continued to mid morning at Superior Honda Parts Nationwide Radio · 2:13 pm Smoke could still be seen on Friday morning billowing from the shell of the building that housed Superior Honda Parts, the scene of a massive fire on Thursday. The blaze destroyed the building and the Three Jamaicans awarded Chevening Scholarships Nationwide Radio · 2:10 pm Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johson Smith (fifth left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Alicia Herbert (fifth right) share a moment with Chevening, Commonwea Haiti exploring plans to allow Diaspora to vote in upcoming elections Nationwide Radio · 2:06 pm A delegation from Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council is in Chile and Brazil exploring plans to allow Haitians living abroad to participate in the country’s upcoming elections. Discussions include t | |||||||||
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JCF destroys millions in counterfeit goods Nationwide Radio · 2:12 pm The Jamaica Constabulary Force says it destroyed millions of dollars worth of counterfeit goods on Thursday. It says the move was intended to disrupt the illicit trade networks believed to be supporti Haitian police mum on gang attack that left 47 dead, 50 kidnapped Nationwide Radio · 9:35 am Haiti’s National Police is providing little answers about a gang attack in which 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped. The attack occurred late on Sunday in a once-peaceful farming communi Death toll from Tibet-Nepal flash flood climbs to 538 Nationwide Radio · 9:35 am Rescuers worked through mud and debris Friday in areas devastated by the catastrophic flash flood along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China. Nepal police said Friday morning that the country’ Farm theft reports plunge sharply in St Bess WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Superintendent Colridge Minto, the police commander for St Elizabeth, says praedial larceny in the parish has plunged by 76 per cent, thanks to targeted operations by the specialised A | |||||||||
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Cross Roads Market vendors concerned about security following fire Nationwide Radio · 2:21 pm Shop owners at the Cross Roads Market are expressing concern about the lack of security after fire destroyed several shops in a section of the market on Studio One Boulevard in St Andrew on Thursday n Businesses gutted - Millions lost as major fire devastates Hagley Park Road commercial hub Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am A massive fire ripped through a section of the business district along Hagley Park Road in St Andrew on Thursday, flattening at least three buildings in its wake. The fire reportedly started some time Public sector wage boost warning - Salary hikes could spur spending but slow growth through infrastructure cuts, says economist Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am A massive increase in public-sector salaries could become a double-edged sword for the economy, economist Keenan Falconer has warned, noting that cuts in infrastructure spending could undermine long-t | |||||||||
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⚑ EDUCATION 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Journalist Dervan Malcolm is dead Nationwide Radio · 9:37 am Respected journalist, Dervan Malcolm, is dead. Malcolm is understood to have died on Thursday after battling illness. Dervan Malcolm was an outstanding broadcaster who established himself as one of th Cloud hangs over crumbling Alligator Pond Primary as new school year approaches Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: There are concerns that the Alligator Pond Primary and Infant School in Manchester may not be ready to welcome students physically at the start of the new school year as areas of criti No lockout for grooming breaches, ministry tells schools Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: Students who turn up at school in breach of grooming or uniform rules must still be allowed through the school gates, with the Ministry of Education insisting that disciplinary measure | |||||||||
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⚑ SPORTS 5 STORIES | |||||||||
UEFA preparing legal proceedings against FIFA Nationwide Radio · 2:04 pm President of UEFA, Aleksander Ceferin, says his team is preparing criminal legal proceedings against football's governing body, FIFA, as the relationship between the two parties have become strained i Crystal Palace hosts Man City in PL Nationwide Radio · 1:57 pm Round two of the English Premier League kicks off on Friday, 2 pm Jamaica time, when former champions Manchester City lock horns with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Cityzens enter the fixture on St George's to host KC in Roper Cup on Saturday Nationwide Radio · 1:55 pm Kingston College and St. George’s College will renew their football rivalry on Saturday when they meet in the 62nd staging of the Roper Cup competition. This year’s event will be hosted at St. George’ Sunshine Girl Jodi-Ann Ward to play for Sydney Sirens in Australian Suncorp League Nationwide Radio · 1:47 pm Jamaica international Jodi-Ann Ward is the latest Sunshine Girl to announce her re-commitment to the Australian Suncorp League. The experienced defender will turn out for the Sydney Sirens, formerly G GK/ONE/Howard McCatty Basketball League semis underway Nationwide Radio · 1:47 pm The GK/ONE/Howard McCatty Community Basketball League playoffs tipped off on Thursday with two exciting semi-final Game-One matchups. In the opening game, the Caribbean Basketball Academy defeated the | |||||||||
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⚑ GENERAL NEWS 12 STORIES | |||||||||
Jamaica Reach To Recovery targets $30 million for 27th Pink Run Nationwide Radio · 1:52 pm Jamaica Reach To Recovery, JR2R, is targeting $30 million and 20,000 runners, walkers and wheelers for its 27th annual Pink Run, set for October 25 at Emancipation Park. The organisation officially la Asafa Powell champions women’s leadership in sport Nationwide Radio · 1:47 pm Jamaican sprint star Asafa Powell brought a powerful Caribbean voice to the conversation on women’s leadership in sport, appearing as a special guest at the Panam Sports Women in Sport Forum in Lima, Petrojam fire extinguished; no injuries reported, fuel supplies unaffected Jamaica Observer · 7:26 am Courage under fire Jamaica Observer · 12:20 am Sandals Foundation head Heidi Clarke honoured with 2026 Skift IDEA Trailblazer Award Jamaica Observer · 12:18 am | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 5 STORIES | |||||||||
St Elizabeth farmer bemoans lack of support amid ongoing drought WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 9:35 am St. Elizabeth farmer, Wilbert Small, says he has not received any help from the government amid the ongoing drought. The Southampton-based farmer says after losing crops and livestock due to the passa Parents Urged to Protect Children from Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease WESTERN JA JIS · 2:22 pm The Westmoreland Health Department is urging parents to guard their children against hand, foot and mouth disease, amid continued reports of the viral illness. Parish Health Promotion and Education Of | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Parents Urged to Protect Children from Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease WESTERN JA JIS · 2:22 pm The Westmoreland Health Department is urging parents to guard their children against hand, foot and mouth disease, amid continued reports of the viral illness. Parish Health Promotion and Education Of Stakeholders Advance Plans for Renewal Initiative in New Kingston JIS · 2:13 pm The New Kingston Business District Renewal Initiative is moving into implementation, with public and private-sector stakeholders advancing plans to address homelessness and improve safety, sanitation Minister Calls for Discussions on Reintroduction of Fiscal Rule to Cap Public-Sector Wage Bill as Percentage of GDP JIS · 2:10 pm Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, has called for discussions regarding the reintroduction of a fiscal rule to cap public-sector wage bill as a percentage of [...] Jamaica Moves to Strengthen Disaster Early Warning Capacity JIS · 8:28 am The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting citizens through the enhancement of multi-hazard early warning systems. Permanent Secretary in the Min Persons Encouraged to Conduct Car Transactions at Police Station JIS · 8:16 am Persons buying or selling motor vehicles are being encouraged to conduct transactions in safe, neutral locations, with police stations being among the recommended places. Speaking on the Police Civili | |||||||||
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