 | CRM Jamaica MORNING REPORT Your daily snapshot of Jamaica's top stories | MONDAY 31 AUGUST 2026 |
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 | | TOP STORY Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has indicated that he might have to use emergency powers to prevent people from moving onto lands at Coopers Pen, Trelawny, in an attempt to secure a place in the Government’s planned relocation programme. Holne |
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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES |
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⚑ CARIBBEAN 3 STORIES |
| |  | | Estwick elected DLP president Barbados Today · 4:15 pm Former Cabinet Minister Dr David Estwick is the new president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). Estwick, one of the members of the “old guard” who |
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 5 STORIES |
‘Our grief must become action’Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaicans are being challenged to break the culture of silence surrounding the abuse of children, with Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, minister of state in the Ministry of Justice and Cons From hardship to hopeJamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am For Marcelle’ Jackson, giving is not an act born out of abundance. It is born out of memory. She remembers watching her mother struggle to provide for her and her siblings, as overdue bills and rent e Vote transfer troublesJamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is investigating reports that some electors, particularly in St Mary, have been unable to transfer their votes despite repeated attempts over several years. C Schools urged to brace for dry spellJamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU School leaders are being urged to intensify water conservation and rainwater harvesting efforts as Jamaica enters the 2026-27 academic year amid continuing dry conditions and forecasts |
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 1 STORIES |
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⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 1 STORIES |
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⚑ GENERAL NEWS 3 STORIES |
Pearnel Charles celebrates 90Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Family, friends and political colleagues gathered at the home of former Speaker of the House Pearnel Charles Sr yesterday to celebrate his 90th birthday, which he officially marks today. Among those j |
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 2 STORIES |
Government to Address Issue of Informal Settlements WESTERN JAJIS · 1:01 pm Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the situation in Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, could represent a watershed in how Jamaica addresses informal and irregular settlements. Dr. Holness sai |
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 7 STORIES |
UDC Urges Jamaicans to Help Protect Public AssetsJIS · 5:29 pm The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is appealing to Jamaicans to take greater responsibility for protecting and preserving the public spaces and attractions under its management. UDC Chairman, Nor |
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