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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Pro-Palestine student suspended by King’s College London returns to campus Al Jazeera · 3:22 am College lifts suspension amid criticism from student groups over crackdown on pro-Palestine sentiments. | |||||||||
⚑ CARIBBEAN 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Government to hand over 16 new homes in Woodford Hill Dominica News Online · 6:45 pm Sixteen families in Woodford Hill are expected to receive the keys to newly constructed three-bedroom homes as the Government continues its national housing programme. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 25 STORIES | |||||||||
Int’l experts to help fix adoption gaps Jamaica Gleaner · 12:10 am Local policymakers have partnered with international legal experts to overhaul Jamaica’s adoption and foster care frameworks, aiming to strengthen child-safety protocols and eliminate bureaucratic del Gov't welcomes UK visa fee waiver for privy council cases Nationwide Radio · 6:55 pm The push for the full removal of the visa requirement is not over! That's the word of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, even as she welcomes the waiver of th vi PNP renews push for gov't to adopt its Student Hosting Programme Nationwide Radio · 6:47 pm The Opposition is again urging the Government to temporarily move students out of severely damaged schools in western Jamaica and place them with host families and schools in less-affected parishes. S Trump pledges US $500 refund to Obamacare enrollees Nationwide Radio · 5:39 pm US President Donald Trump has promised to send $500 to nearly one million Americans, as refunds for what he described as "Obamacare overcharges" collected during the Biden administration. The refunds Kamla wants meeting with Delcy Rodríguez Nationwide Radio · 5:37 pm Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she expects to meet Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez later this month. This as the neighbouring countries move to repair rela | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 15 STORIES | |||||||||
PARTIAL RELIEF - Fees waived, but lawyers still question access to UK-based Privy Council Jamaica Gleaner · 12:10 am Two noted attorneys have welcomed the United Kingdom’s (UK) decision to waive visa fees for Jamaicans travelling to argue cases before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) but remain cri Police seize nearly 200 rounds of ammunition in St Andrew South Nationwide Radio · 6:20 pm Nearly 200 rounds of high-powered ammunition were seized during separate operations in the St Andrew South Police Division on Wednesday. The first operation occurred at about 1:45PM in an informal set 'It's like a hit' Jamaica Observer · 3:46 pm Houthis seize strategic port city from Saudi-backed forces Nationwide Radio · 2:45 pm Yemen's Houthi movement on Thursday seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed pro-government forces. The capture of Mokha would bring the Iran-backed group closer to controllin Legends, CBA to meet in title decider Nationwide Radio · 2:01 pm Majesty Gardens Legends and Caribbean Basketball Academy, CBA, will meet in the third and final game of the GK/One/Howard McCatty Community Basketball League best-of-three finals at the Stadium Court | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 3 STORIES | |||||||||
KSAMC, TAJ partner to collect $30m in outstanding taxes Nationwide Radio · 8:51 am Close to $30 million in outstanding taxes have been collected under a joint effort by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, and Tax Administration of Jamaica, TAJ. The joint effort, | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 4 STORIES | |||||||||
WRHA and StJMC join hands to expand St James Infirmary WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:10 am WESTERN BUREAU: The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) and the St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) have forged a partnership to expand the St James Infirmary, with the aim of accommodating 58 MoE streamlining deployment of guidance counselors to target mental health Nationwide Radio · 3:20 pm Stephney Webb Parker, senior education officer of the Guidance and Counseling Unit in the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Education is taking steps to streamline the deployment of guidance coun Patient surge swamps UHWI Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Jamaica’s primary regional referral facility, the 579-bed University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), is urging members of the public to seek alternative care as a massive influx of patients overwh | |||||||||
⚑ EDUCATION 9 STORIES | |||||||||
‘Use NHT, TEF money to fund agriculture’ Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am Warning that “if you’re not farming food, you’re forming fool”, university lecturer and researcher Dr K’adamawe K’nife is urging a multi-source funding model to build resilience in Jamaica’s agricultu Rhoda: Outdoor classes at Holland Bamboo Primary predate Hurricane Melissa WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 6:25 pm The decision taken by teachers at the Holland Bamboo Primary School in St Elizabeth to have classes held under shade provided by large bamboo plants or a tree was a choice. That's according to Ministe Principal rejects claim of student neglect in 'soiling' controversy Nationwide Radio · 6:20 pm The principal of the George Headley Primary School in Kingston, Aretha Willie, is strongly refuting claims that a grade five student was left in a state of neglect after soiling herself at the institu World Cup star Vozinha among nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or Goalkeeper Award Nationwide Radio · 2:01 pm Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been named among the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award following a remarkable campaign at the FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old is on Grace Back-To-School Bites: Grace Vienna Sausage Mac & Cheese + Grace Corned Beef Pinwheel Sandwiches Jamaica Observer · 12:10 am Grace Back-To-School Bites: Grace Vienna Sausage Mac Cheese + Grace | |||||||||
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 1 STORIES | |||||||||
NWC: Drought affecting 99 water supply systems Nationwide Radio · 6:12 pm The ongoing drought is now affecting at least 99 of the water supply systems managed by the National Water Commission, NWC. The Commission's Corporate Public Relations Manager, Delano Williams, provid | |||||||||
⚑ TOURISM 1 STORIES | |||||||||
US traffic falls at Sangster as UK, Latin America post gains WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:10 am WESTERN BUREAU: International arrivals through Sangster International Airport declined by 23.65 per cent in August against the backdrop of reduced hotel-room inventory across western Jamaica and other | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 9 STORIES | |||||||||
Ricketts, Jureidini hail late ‘Jumpy’ Harris as Jamaican football icon Jamaica Observer · 12:00 am Jamaican athletes chase history in inaugural Ultimate Championships Jamaica Observer · 12:00 am Jamaican athletes chase history in Jamaica’s world record-holders set to ignite Budapest in mixed relay opener Nationwide Radio · 7:44 pm The 4x100m mixed Relay final, featuring World Record holders Jamaica, will be the opening event at the three day World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, Hungary, starting on Friday at 12.0 Bradshaw backs CPL to produce future cricket stars Nationwide Radio · 2:41 pm Former West Indies left arm seamer Ian Bradshaw believes the ongoing Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League should serve as a breeding ground for future world beaters and a competitive T20 league for Reggae Boy Kaheem Parris starts for UCL debutants Sabah against Man United Nationwide Radio · 2:02 pm MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Kaheem Parris of Sabah walks out to warm up before the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester United and Sabah FC at Old Trafford o | |||||||||
⚑ ENTERTAINMENT 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Jahvillani and Dai Julio drop ‘Code Switch’ single Jamaica Observer · 1:08 pm | |||||||||
⚑ GENERAL NEWS 32 STORIES | |||||||||
Mayor sees solution to Orchard Beach access dispute Jamaica Observer · 12:10 am Jamaica welcomes fee waiver but pushes visa-free travel to Privy Council Jamaica Observer · 12:09 am Crackdown coming on vending outside Kingston Parish Church Jamaica Observer · 12:06 am Ex-president Bush remembers 9/11 through exhibit of his art Jamaica Observer · 12:05 am New look, bright outlook for Anchovy Primary Jamaica Observer · 12:03 am | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 5 STORIES | |||||||||
Rhoda: Outdoor classes at Holland Bamboo Primary predate Hurricane Melissa WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 6:25 pm The decision taken by teachers at the Holland Bamboo Primary School in St Elizabeth to have classes held under shade provided by large bamboo plants or a tree was a choice. That's according to Ministe MoBay Mayor’s Charity Fund comes good for Salt Spring law student WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: Law student Wayne White of Salt Spring, St James, who had asked Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon for $20,000 to help him clear an outstanding law school bill, got more than he bargaine Three cops shot in MoBay operation WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Western Bureau: Acting Commissioner of Police Clifford Blake is warning criminals against confronting members of the security forces after two policemen and a policewoman were shot and a wanted man ki STAY ON BEACH EVICTION WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:11 am The Supreme Court has imposed an injunction that temporarily blocks the country’s environment regulatory authority from evicting at least 40 people from the Jacob Taylor Beach lands in Duncans, Trelaw | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Worker Safety Review Ordered After Fatal Montego Bay Road Project Accident WESTERN JA JIS · 4:38 pm A fatal accident at the Montego Bay Perimeter Road construction site has prompted an immediate review of safety procedures, with work largely suspended as the Government calls for stronger measures [. New Look, Bright Outlook for Anchovy Primary in St. James WESTERN JA JIS · 4:35 pm Anchovy Primary School in St. James is off to a positive start for the 2026-27 academic year, with students returning to improved learning facilities and a renewed focus on academic [...] Creatives Encouraged to Apply for 2026 National Innovation Awards JIS · 4:34 pm Persons in the creative industries are being encouraged to apply for the 2026 National Innovation Awards. The awards celebrate Jamaican innovation and recognise functional solutions with measurable or Students and Staff Return to Transformed Roehampton Basic School WESTERN JA JIS · 4:31 pm Students and staff at Roehampton Basic School in St. James returned to a transformed learning environment following an improvement project led by Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall. The [...] Montego Bay Bypass 90 Per Cent Complete, On Track for September Finish WESTERN JA JIS · 4:29 pm The Montego Bay Bypass, which forms part of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James, is approximately 90 per cent complete and remains on schedule for completion by [...] | |||||||||
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