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Children take cover behind shopping cart during Israeli drone fire Al Jazeera · 4:01 am Video shows children in Gaza taking cover behind a shopping cart during a reported gun attack by an Israeli drone. | |||||||||
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GT3 cars set for first head-to-head racing at circuit Barbados Today · 7:55 pm Bushy Park Circuit is set to host GT3 cars racing against each other for the first time this weekend, with 15 drivers from 15 countries expected to compete in the... The post GT3 cars set for first he | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 9 STORIES | |||||||||
Finance Ministry signs Heads of Agreement with umbrella public sector union Nationwide Radio · 6:29 pm Minster of Finance Fayval Williams, accepts that a cost will be paid in signing a new heads of agreement with the public sector, but argues for the need to boost their wages during this difficult time US immigration policy changes could benefit Jamaicans – Pearnel Nationwide Radio · 6:15 pm The changing immigration policies in the United States could create more opportunities for Jamaicans who benefit from the government's overseas employment programme. So says Labour and Social Security Caribbean gov'ts warned to intensify preparations as El Niño strengthens Nationwide Radio · 6:06 pm Caribbean governments are being urged to step up preparations as El Niño strengthens, intensifying hot and dry conditions across the region. The University of the West Indies Climate Studies Group Mon Inaugural National Road Safety Planning Meeting convened to drive down fatalities Jamaica Observer · 4:49 pm Jamaica-linked Everton Blair headed to US House of Representatives Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Another person of Jamaican heritage is headed to the United States House of Representatives. Everton Blair won a special run-off election in Georgia on Tuesday night to serve out the remainder of the | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 7 STORIES | |||||||||
JCF Multi-Million Dollar Disposal Operation Strikes A Blow To Organised Crime JCF (Police) · 6:12 pm JCF Multi-Million Dollar Disposal Operation Strikes A Blow To Organised Crime The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) today conducted a major operation to destroy counterfeit goods worth millions of doll Section of Hagley Park Road in St. Andrew closed Nationwide Radio · 6:01 pm The Jamaica Constabulary Force is advising the motoring public that Hagley Park Road in St. Andrew is currently closed. The road closure is due to the massive fire that engulfed Superior Honda Parts T Portland man charged with buggery Jamaica Observer · 4:37 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. | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 3 STORIES | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 3 STORIES | |||||||||
Long wait times the order of the day at UHWI Nationwide Radio · 6:24 pm High patient volume is affecting the speed of service delivery at the University Hospital of the West Indies, UHWI. The hospital issued the advisory on Thursday. It says patients may experience longer Uganda declared Ebola free Nationwide Radio · 6:04 pm Uganda has been declared Ebola free. The World Health Organization, WHO, confirmed that the East African country had passed the mandatory 42-day monitoring period without any new cases. Uganda reporte Western medical professionals receive prestigious international dental fellowship Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Western Bureau: Prominent western Jamaica-based medical professionals Dr Delroy Fray, clinical coordinator for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), and Dr Christopher Ogunsalu, professor of d | |||||||||
⚑ EDUCATION 7 STORIES | |||||||||
Parents frustrated at state of disrepair at Burnt Savannah Primary WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 7:52 pm Where will the students go, come September 7? Where is the Ministry of Education? Those are among the questions being asked by parents of students attending Burnt Savannah Primary School in St. Elizab Lack of materials blamed for repair woes at Burnt Savannah Primary WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 7:50 pm A construction worker working on Burnt Savannah Primary School in St Elizabeth, has admitted that a delay in the provision of the materials is behind the late start of the repairs to the institution. Woodcats supports more than 100 children with back-to-school supplies Jamaica Observer · 5:02 pm Final-year students urged to apply for $8m in scholarship funding Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Final-year tertiary students in Jamaica are being encouraged to apply by September 4 for scholarship funding being offered by Jamaica’s Promise, a not-for-profit organisation in the United States (US) | |||||||||
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 2 STORIES | |||||||||
NWC exploring new water sources amid worsening drought Nationwide Radio · 7:44 pm The National Water Commission, NWC, says it's exploring new water sources across the country, which is weathering a drought. This, as close to 100 water systems are showing signs of decline. Corporate Drained by drought - Jamaicans urged to conserve as water woes worsen Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Jamaicans are once again being urged to conserve water as the country continues to face severe drought conditions. Matthew Samuda, minister of water, environment and climate change, said the prolonged | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Gayle, Pinnock among Jamaicans eyeing Diamond League final Jamaica Observer · 12:01 am Messi's Inter Miami appoint new coach Gonzalez Jamaica Observer · 9:45 pm Raphinha, Lopez strike again as Barca beat Athletic Jamaica Observer · 7:07 pm | |||||||||
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Courage under fire Jamaica Observer · 12:20 am Hagley Park Road resident says fire destroyed his home Nationwide Radio · 6:13 pm A resident of Hagley Park Road in St Andrew says a massive fire at Superior Honda Parts on Thursday afternoon quickly spread to surrounding properties including his home. The resident says he lost eve Werro edges ever closer to elusive women's 800m world record Jamaica Observer · 6:04 pm Hagley Park Road closed Jamaica Observer · 5:04 pm American Masai Russell sets new women's 100m hurdles world record Jamaica Observer · 4:16 pm | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Parents frustrated at state of disrepair at Burnt Savannah Primary WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 7:52 pm Where will the students go, come September 7? Where is the Ministry of Education? Those are among the questions being asked by parents of students attending Burnt Savannah Primary School in St. Elizab Lack of materials blamed for repair woes at Burnt Savannah Primary WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 7:50 pm A construction worker working on Burnt Savannah Primary School in St Elizabeth, has admitted that a delay in the provision of the materials is behind the late start of the repairs to the institution. | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 3 STORIES | |||||||||
Government Advances Long-Term Plan to Connect Jamaica’s Water Systems Office of the PM · 6:45 pm The Government is advancing a long-term strategy to create a more interconnected national water supply system, moving water from areas of the island with greater rainfall and available sources to regi Residents of Ellerslie Gardens Commended for Maintaining the Peace JIS · 4:50 pm Residents of Ellerslie Gardens in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, have been commended for maintaining peace in the community, as the St. Catherine North Police Division continues its efforts to strengthe Thousands of Patrons Expected at BZR Weekend in October JIS · 4:47 pm The Government has projected that the upcoming BZR Weekend (WKND), set for Heroes weekend in Kingston, will welcome more than 50,000 patrons, including tourists, given that American rapper Cardi B [.. | |||||||||
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