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Malta businessman acquitted of plotting journalist Caruana Galizia murder Al Jazeera · 2:06 pm The 2017 killing of anticorruption journalist shocked Europe and set off a political firestorm in Malta. | |||||||||
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UWI scholars among 2026 Yidan Prize laureates for early childhood education Dominica News Online · 11:51 am Two scholars from The University of the West Indies (The UWI) are among the 2026 recipients of the Yidan Prize, recognised for work helping improve early childhood development in vulnerable communitie | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 13 STORIES | |||||||||
Butler urges caution ahead of Leon Bailey's proposed move to Olympiacos Nationwide Radio · 2:44 pm Fans of Leon Bailey have been urged to temper their expectations following reports that Olympiacos have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa for the surprise signing of the Jamaican winger. The Morgan describes PNP airfare statement as latest attempt to ‘mislead’ Jamaicans Jamaica Observer · 12:20 pm Low number of registered contractors delaying school repairs – gov't Nationwide Radio · 11:04 am There are not enough qualified contractors registered with the government's procurement system to repair all the Melissa damaged schools in time for the new year. Education minister, Senator Dr. Dana USF provides tablets to 630 outstanding PEP students Nationwide Radio · 10:55 am State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Rhoda Moy Crawford, shares photo opportunity with students from her constituency as they display tablets received during the Universal Service Fund Connect Road safety advocate not optimistic demerit system will be implemented soon Nationwide Radio · 10:55 am Road safety consultant and chief executive of Temper Consulting, Kenute Hare, says he's not optimistic that the Island Traffic Authority, ITA, will implement the demerit point system anytime soon. Har | |||||||||
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Bahamian Supreme Court orders striking educators back to work Nationwide Radio · 2:45 pm The Supreme Court in The Bahamas on Tuesday ordered school administrators to return to work after they initiated industrial action at the start of the new school year. According to the Tribune, the co St John's Road murder breaks 41-day streak in St Catherine North Nationwide Radio · 10:55 am An unidentified man was shot and killed by unknown assailants on St John's Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine Tuesday night. The St Catherine North Police says the incident occurred at 8:40 pm. It mar Amnesty International calls on US to end strikes on fishing boats Nationwide Radio · 10:54 am Amnesty International has called on the United States to end its ‘murderous’ air strikes in the Caribbean Sea. The international human rights group made the call in a statement on Tuesday. It says for | |||||||||
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Amber eyes Jamaica IoT roll-out as Africa device count tops one million Jamaica Observer · 12:10 am WATER CRUNCH - Drought drives up costs for car washes, laundries Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The severe drought conditions currently affecting the island have resulted in increased operating costs for water-related businesses in the Corporate Area as they seek alternative sources of supply to | |||||||||
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Gov't not to blame for delayed appointment of St Mary High principal – MoE Nationwide Radio · 10:58 am The education ministry says it's not to blame for the delay which has prevented the appointment of a principal at St. Mary High school. The ministry issued a statement on Tuesday responding to a call MoE expresses regret at death of man on school refurbishment site Nationwide Radio · 10:55 am The Ministry of Education says it regrets the tragic accident that led to the death of a man and the injury of another at Balcombe Drive Primary and Junior High School in St Andrew on Tuesday. At appr Processing of eFitness disrupted at exam depots – ITA Nationwide Radio · 10:54 am The Island Traffic Authority, ITA, says the processing of Electronic Certificates of Fitness, or eFitness, has been temporarily disrupted at all examination depots. This is a result of damage to the t | |||||||||
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EU, NATO vow to increase pressure on Russia to end war in Ukraine Nationwide Radio · 2:44 pm Head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has warned Russia that the EU and NATO will increase pressure until it stops its war on Ukraine. Her comments come a day after Germany blamed Rus | |||||||||
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Ricketts optimistic Jamaica will secure World Cup turf for Catherine Hall Nationwide Radio · 2:44 pm President of the Jamaica Football Federation, JFF, Michael Ricketts, is optimistic that Jamaica will benefit from one of the high-profile tournament turfs reserved by FIFA during the 2026 World Cup Fi Salcedo hosts Mount Pleasant in Caribbean Cup clash Nationwide Radio · 2:43 pm Head coach of defending Caribbean Cup champions Mount Pleasant Football Academy, Theodore Whitmore, says the team is focused on getting a positive result against Salcedo F.C. when the two meet at the St. Catherine High School football programme in 'rebuilding phase' Nationwide Radio · 2:43 pm Veteran local football coach, Vassell Reynolds, says he's excited ahead of the upcoming season as he begins his tenure as technical director of St. Catherine High School. The experienced Reynolds, who Messi legacy will ‘live forever’, says Beckham Jamaica Observer · 12:01 am | |||||||||
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Shawn Storm and Kumpliment collaborate on ‘Happy Life’ Jamaica Observer · 11:45 am | |||||||||
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30-day CD Auction Results – 02 September 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 11:40 am Results for Bank of Jamaica Fixed Rate Certificate of DepositBOJ 5.75% FR 30D – CD 20260904 Applications were opened on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 by Bank of Jamaica for the allocation of JMD 22,000, New Houses of Parliament Website to Be Launched in October JIS · 11:30 am Jamaica’s new Houses of Parliament website is slated for official launch in October. This was announced by Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, who indicated [...] Minister Proposes Establishment of Parliamentary Resilience and Digital Continuity Centre JIS · 11:27 am Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has proposed the establishment of a Parliamentary Resilience and Digital Continuity Centre, “to ensure democracy can never shut down”. “A digital Parliament mus Elder Calls on More Parents to Send Children to Sunday School JIS · 9:39 am Elder in the Lyssons Church of God in Christ, St. Thomas, Kenroy Moyston, is encouraging more parents to send their children to Sunday School. He argued that the centuries-old programme [...] USF Awards Tablets to 630 Outstanding PEP Students JIS · 9:36 am Some 630 outstanding students in this year’s Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations across Jamaica have received tablets under the Universal Service Fund (USF) Connect-a-Child Programme. The students | |||||||||
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