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Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivors BBC World · 3:31 am Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says. | |||||||||
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New school breakfast earns praise, first-day gripes Barbados Today · 7:48 pm Some 17 000 students in the nursery and primary public school system were fed breakfast as a national programme launched across the island, according to Minister of Education Transformation Chad... Th | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 14 STORIES | |||||||||
Education ministry to review textbook lists amid cost concerns Jamaica Observer · 4:54 pm Recent road works in sections of corporate area linked to drought – Samuda Nationwide Radio · 4:02 pm Recent excavation of road surfaces on major thoroughfares in the corporate area is due in part to the drought gripping sections of the country. This, according to Water Minister Matthew Samuda. Minist Guyana agrees to accept skilled non-criminals from US Nationwide Radio · 3:56 pm Guyana has reached a cooperation agreement with the United States under which the South American country will temporarily receive a limited number of skilled individuals. The Dr Irfaan Ali administrat Holness urges community members not to accommodate criminals Jamaica Observer · 3:47 pm Transport minister says bus flow was smooth for start of school year Jamaica Observer · 3:33 pm · also: Nationwide Radio | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 16 STORIES | |||||||||
Businessman hospitalised after shooting on Constant Spring Road Nationwide Radio · 5:45 pm A businessman is in hospital following a shooting on Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Mary Brown's corner. Sources close to the investigation say a grey Mer Dom Rep expands border fence with Haiti Nationwide Radio · 5:43 pm The Dominican Republic has begun construction of a new section of its perimeter fence along the border with Haiti as part of efforts to strengthen security and combat smuggling. The Ministry of Defens Police suspect scrap metal activity behind Riverton explosion Nationwide Radio · 3:58 pm The St. Andrew South police have confirmed an explosion in Riverton City on Monday, as men were trying to cut open a chorine gas cylinder allegedly for the scrap metal trade. Lawmen say they believe t St Mary Man Facing Several Charges Following Murder JCF (Police) · 2:07 pm Security Guard Charged After Fake Firearm ID, Imitation Gun Found in St Mary JCF (Police) · 2:03 pm | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 6 STORIES | |||||||||
99 buses deployed under rural school bus programme for new school year Nationwide Radio · 4:02 pm A total of 99 buses have been deployed under the rural school bus programme as the new academic year gets underway. Managing director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, Owen Ellington, provid Flow customers plan home improvements with million-dollar wins Jamaica Observer · 12:11 pm Johnson Smith to promote Jamaica at 26th Investment and Trade Fair in China Jamaica Observer · 10:10 am | |||||||||
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⚑ EDUCATION 18 STORIES | |||||||||
COOPERS PEN SCHOOL BLUES - Majority of 25 displaced children miss first day of new academic year WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Of the 25 school-age children whose homes were bulldozed during a recent demolition exercise in Coopers Pen, Trelawny, only seven ventured out for the start of the new school year on M A new dawn - Hopes high as Hydel Cumberland High embarks on win-win mission Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Principal of the newly created Hydel Cumberland High School in St Catherine, Carlon Pitt, said the institution is already seeing the benefits of the merger, and is focused on moving forward as it ente Western schools reopen as rehab work continues WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Schools across western Jamaica reopened on Monday for the 2026-2027 academic year despite some still needing extensive repairs to restore their hurricane-ravaged compounds. Dr Lavern S NET rebuilding schools for future resilience Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am In acknowledging the unease, particularly among those in the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, the National Education Trust (NET) is reaffirming the unwavering pledge of the Build Back Better pr STETHS built to bounce back WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am To reopen after the devastation to its infrastructure almost a year ago as a result of Hurricane Melissa is a tale that reflects the adopted theme of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS). “We’r | |||||||||
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 3 STORIES | |||||||||
Water supply regulation in St Andrew widens amid drought Nationwide Radio · 3:58 pm Water supply regulation in St Andrew has widened amid the ongoing drought. The National Water Commission says Smokeyvale is now on a schedule intended to manage available supply. According to the NWC, No water, no school, says JAPPS Nationwide Radio · 9:43 am "If there is no water, there will be no school." That’s according to president of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools, JAPPS, Anniona Jones. The country continues to experience | |||||||||
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J$1.5m lifeline for children of tourism workers Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: As thousands of children returned to classrooms across Jamaica yesterday, some sons and daughters of tourism workers were doing so against a very different backdrop – their parents rem | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 9 STORIES | |||||||||
Tridents bounce back with crushing defeat of Kings Jamaica Observer · 12:08 am 26 Jamaicans head to inaugural Ultimate Championship Nationwide Radio · 6:48 pm Twenty-six Jamaicans will be among the 381 athletes from 65 federations converging on the Hungarian capital Budapest for the first ever staging of World Athletics' Ultimate Championship this weekend. Cuthbert-Flynn has concerns about male 400m runners Nationwide Radio · 3:52 pm Former Jamaica sprinter Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn says she's concern with the country's male quarter-milers. She says based on the times being ran on the circuit, Jamaica's athletes are lagging behind. Cu Seville and Tina Clayton lead J'can to Ultimate Champs Jamaica Observer · 2:46 pm Henry stars as Empress land historic win over Amazon Warriors Jamaica Observer · 12:18 am | |||||||||
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⚑ GENERAL NEWS 36 STORIES | |||||||||
‘Impressive’ Alcaraz has Shelton in sights in US Open quarter-final Jamaica Observer · 12:09 am Temporary classrooms bring ease to Maggotty High Jamaica Observer · 12:07 am | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 5 STORIES | |||||||||
COOPERS PEN SCHOOL BLUES - Majority of 25 displaced children miss first day of new academic year WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Of the 25 school-age children whose homes were bulldozed during a recent demolition exercise in Coopers Pen, Trelawny, only seven ventured out for the start of the new school year on M Western schools reopen as rehab work continues WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Schools across western Jamaica reopened on Monday for the 2026-2027 academic year despite some still needing extensive repairs to restore their hurricane-ravaged compounds. Dr Lavern S STETHS built to bounce back WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am To reopen after the devastation to its infrastructure almost a year ago as a result of Hurricane Melissa is a tale that reflects the adopted theme of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS). “We’r | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Education Ministry to Review Textbook Lists Amid Cost Concerns JIS · 4:38 pm The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has announced plans to review schools’ textbook lists to ensure that only essential, high-quality texts are required, amid growing concerns abo Hydel Cumberland High School Officially Launched JIS · 4:37 pm Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, on Monday (September 7), officially launched Hydel Cumberland High School in St. Catherine, coinciding wit High-School Students Invited to Take Part in‘Love Your Eyes’ Competition JIS · 4:29 pm The Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB) is inviting high-school students across the island to lend their voices to the cause of vision health, through the World Sight Day 2026 [...] Government Advances Modernisation of Justice and Correctional Systems JIS · 4:28 pm The Government is advancing a comprehensive modernisation of Jamaica’s justice and correctional systems, with major investments in digital technology, infrastructure, security, rehabilitation and prof Net International Reserves (NIR) end – August 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 4:19 pm The post Net International Reserves (NIR) end – August 2026 appeared first on Bank of Jamaica . | |||||||||
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