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Israel’s multiple wars see finance, defence ministries clash over spending Al Jazeera · 2:33 pm Spiraling costs of Israel's conflicts deepen rift between finance and defense ministries ahead of budget decisions. | |||||||||
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PARADISE INTERRUPTED | Paradise is only half the story St. Lucia Times · 12:42 pm By Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa During a conversation about why the Caribbean struggles to attract development funding for some of its biggest challenges, someone said something I haven't forgotten: "When pe | |||||||||
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St Lucia to receive first group under TCN programme with US Nationwide Radio · 8:41 am St. Lucia is set to receive its first group of migrants from the United States under the third-country nationals programme later this week. The foreign affairs ministry made the announcement on Monday Former UK PM Sir Keir Starmer to resign as MP Nationwide Radio · 8:39 am In the UK, former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday announced he is stepping down as MP for the Labour stronghold of Holborn and St Pancras. The move will trigger a by-election in the London | |||||||||
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Chronic Law pleads not guilty in federal gun case Nationwide Radio · 8:44 am Dancehall entertainer, Chronic Law, pleaded not guilty to a federal gun possession charge when he was arraigned in a Georgia court on Monday. The 32-year-old entertainer, whose given name is Ackeme Je | |||||||||
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NCB Financial Group raises $10.21bn through bond offer Nationwide Radio · 8:49 am NCB Capital Markets has closed a bond offer for its parent company, the NCB Financial Group, raising $10.21 billion. The money is being used to refinance existing debt. Chevon Campbell tells us more. | |||||||||
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JMDA says wage negotiations with gov't delayed by outstanding award from IDT Nationwide Radio · 8:50 am The Jamaica Medical Doctors Association, JMDA, says wage negotiations with the government have been delayed by an outstanding award from the Industrial Disputes Tribunal, IDT. Newly-installed presiden | |||||||||
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UWI, NCU report increased uptake of computer-related disciplines Nationwide Radio · 8:44 am The Mona campus of the University of the West Indies, UWI, is reporting that an increasing number of students are pursuing computer-related disciplines. Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology a | |||||||||
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China-Nepal flood toll tops 1,000 as tunnel rescue offers last hope Jamaica Observer · 7:21 am Jamaica secures Tottori training base Jamaica Observer · 12:14 am | |||||||||
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Children among four killed in Israeli attack on Gaza Strip Nationwide Radio · 8:40 am At least four people, including children, have been killed and several wounded in Israeli attacks on the besieged Gaza Strip on Tuesday morning. The Israeli military reported that it struck several ta Fashion Radar: House of Clay Jamaica Observer · 12:10 am Jamaica Squash thrilled with Pan Am Games qualification Jamaica Observer · 12:05 am | |||||||||
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Students Encouraged to Report Cases of Bullying JIS · 2:46 pm National Safe Schools Coordinator, Sergeant Andrew Williams, is encouraging students who are being bullied at school to report the issue to a responsible adult. “I'm a product of the safe [...] 30-day CD Auction Term Sheet – 01 September 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 1:29 pm BANK OF JAMAICA FIXED RATE CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT: 5.75% FR 30D-CD 20260904JMB202600376 ISSUER BANK OF JAMAICA AUCTION DATE Wednesday, 2 September 2026 OFFER VOLUME JMD 22,000,000,000.00 JMD 20,900,00 30-day CD Auction Press Release – 01 September 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 1:28 pm Offer of Jamaica Dollar Fixed Rate Certificate of Deposit Bank of Jamaica announces the issue of a 30-day fixed rate Certificate of Deposit. This instrument will be allocated through a competitive pri Democracy Must Remain Human-Centred – Prime Minister Holness JIS · 12:37 pm Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has emphasised that while technology is transforming the way parliaments operate, it must never replace human judgement or compromise the dignity that INSPORTS Hosts Summer Youth Camp at Eltham High School in St. Catherine JIS · 12:26 pm Young people in St. Catherine benefitted from the Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) Summer Youth Camp 2026, held recently at Eltham High School. Speaking at the closing and awards ceremony, Minister [... | |||||||||
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