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Heavy monsoon rains submerge Islamabad roads and underground Al Jazeera · 3:56 am Heavy monsoon rains have submerged roads and flooded houses in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, and Rawalpandi. | |||||||||
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Math everywhere, students told Barbados Today · 6:00 pm Students who participated in this year's Jaycees Barbados Math Fanatics have been urged to see maths in their everyday lives, with the former Jaycee president insisting that students are already... Th | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Hunter bids farewell to NWA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am After 14 years as head of the National Works Agency (NWA), Chief Executive Officer E.G. Hunter bid farewell to the staff yesterday, his final day of employment at the agency. In a letter to the Public DEMERIT DELAY DANGER - Road safety advocate says holding off on points sanctions for rogue drivers puts lives at risk Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The Government’s announcement that it will delay the implementation of the demerit point system has been met with disappointment from Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council Dr Lucien Jones. Nearly 50 hurricane-damaged schools fully repaired Nationwide Radio · 6:38 pm Only about 50 of the more than 300 schools that were severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa last October have completed repaired, ahead of the new academic year. That's according to Parliamentary Secre Opposition wants St Mary High principal appointment approved Nationwide Radio · 6:09 pm Education Minister, Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon, is being urged to approve the appointment of a principal at St. Mary High School before the new school year begins. The call is coming from Member of Parliam Kirk Benjamin approved as CEO/Commissioner at Jamaica Customs Nationwide Radio · 6:04 pm Effective September 1, Kirk Benjamin will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of the Jamaica Customs Agency, JCA. His appointment was announced by the agency in a post to socia | |||||||||
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Arsenal maintain perfect start with 1-0 victory over Aston Villa Nationwide Radio · 7:36 pm Defending champions Arsenal beat Europa League winners Aston Villa 1-nil at Villa Park on Monday to maintain their perfect start to the new English Premier League season. Bukayo Saka bagged the only g Firearms and Ammunition Seized in St Andrew South JCF (Police) · 4:45 pm FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEIZED IN ST ANDREW SOUTH Detectives assigned to the National Strategic Anti-Gang Division (NSAD) within the Specialized Investigation Branch (SIB), seized a firearm during an o JCF Sharpens Focus on Student Safety ahead of New School Year JCF (Police) · 4:40 pm JCF SHARPENS FOCUS ON STUDENT SAFETY AHEAD OF NEW SCHOOL YEAR With thousands of students set to return to the classroom, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is stepping up preparations to ensure the | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Sheree Martin is NCBJ’s new CEO Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) has appointed Sheree Martin as chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2026. Martin had served as interim CEO since January 19, 2026, leadin Sheree Martin is first woman to lead NCB in its history Nationwide Radio · 6:14 pm Sheree Martin has been confirmed as Chief Executive Officer of National Commercial Bank Jamaica — the first woman to lead the country's largest bank. Her appointment takes effect Tuesday, September 1. | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 3 STORIES | |||||||||
Dr Jubilee Brown-Service is new JMDA boss Nationwide Radio · 6:07 pm Dr Jubilee Brown-Service has been elected as the new president of the Jamaica Medical Doctor’s Association, JMDA. She previously served as first vice president but will now take over the reins from Dr | |||||||||
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Pinnock calls on western teachers to remain resilient Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Amid concerns about the state of readiness of schools in western Jamaica ahead of the new school year, Dr Michelle Pinnock, director of the Ministry of Education’s Region Four, is call Rhoda Crawford salutes western teachers Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: Educators in western Jamaica are being hailed for their courage as defenders of the nation’s children in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as their determination to keep students lea Jamaica College welcomes Richards back home Nationwide Radio · 7:39 pm Wayne Robinson, Principal of Jamaica College, stated that the school body was pleased to see former high school standout and NBA player Nick Richards return to his old stomping ground to host a basket 12 students benefit from ETDDC scholarship programme Jamaica Observer · 7:27 pm Booklist burden: Parents decry cost of school material Nationwide Radio · 6:37 pm An unnecessary burden! That’s how some parents and guardians are describing the lengthy and costly annual school booklists. With the new academic year just days away, parents are once again counting t | |||||||||
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Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flash flood nears 1,000 Nationwide Radio · 6:01 pm The death toll from last week’s flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border now stands at 955. According to CNN, an additional 4,471 people remain unaccounted for. Rescue crews are racing to find scores of | |||||||||
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JHTA: J’cans should have access to beaches WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President O’Brian Heron is supporting the call for Jamaicans to have unencumbered access to the island’s beaches and coastline. In a brief | |||||||||
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Jamaica sharpens casino defences Jamaica Observer · 12:07 am Jamaica Squash thrilled with Pan Am Games qualification Jamaica Observer · 12:05 am Summer Wrap’d brings joy to children in State care Jamaica Observer · 12:03 am RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026 Jamaica Observer · 12:00 am | |||||||||
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Repair works progressing at Burnt Savannah Primary WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 6:28 pm Repair works are advancing steadily at Burnt Savannah Primary School in St Elizabeth. Work began on Friday, almost 10 months after Hurricane Melissa devastated the institution. Vice Principal, Gary Jo Black River Primary Repairs 60 Per Cent Complete WESTERN JA JIS · 5:56 pm Repairs at Black River Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth are approximately 60 per cent complete, with contractors being urged to expedite the remaining work ahead of the reopening [...] JHTA: J’cans should have access to beaches WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President O’Brian Heron is supporting the call for Jamaicans to have unencumbered access to the island’s beaches and coastline. In a brief | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 5 STORIES | |||||||||
Black River Primary Repairs 60 Per Cent Complete WESTERN JA JIS · 5:56 pm Repairs at Black River Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth are approximately 60 per cent complete, with contractors being urged to expedite the remaining work ahead of the reopening [...] Online Charity Registration and Renewal Services Begin Sept. 1 JIS · 5:43 pm Come September 1, charitable organisations will be able to register and renew their status online through a new digital registration system being launched by the Department of Cooperatives and Friendl $48 Million Awarded to Health Researchers JIS · 4:06 pm The Government has bolstered health research with the award of $48 million to five researchers, under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Research For Wellness Fund (RFWF) Programme. It is [...] Caymanas Special Economic Zone Expected to Boost Maritime Activity JIS · 4:05 pm The development of the Caymanas Special Economic Zone is expected to significantly boost maritime activity, driving increased demand for shipping services and creating opportunities for the establishm Met Service Head Emphasises Need for Expanded Early-Warning System JIS · 3:39 pm Principal Director at the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service), Evan Thompson, has emphasised the need to expand the island’s public alerting capabilities into a fully integrated, multi-age | |||||||||
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