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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES | |||||||||
9/11 at 25: How the ‘War on Terror’ helped mainstream Europe’s far right Al Jazeera · 3:49 am The 'War on Terror' gave far-right Islamophobia legitimacy, reach and electoral force. | |||||||||
⚑ CARIBBEAN 4 STORIES | |||||||||
BMA seeks forex gains despite stiff competition Barbados Today · 7:16 pm Manufacturers warned on Friday that industry layoffs could become unavoidable if rapidly rising operating costs continue to outpace sales, as they look towards the winter tourist season and stronger e | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 21 STORIES | |||||||||
When to step in – and when to let kids figure it out Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am When children forget their lunch, can’t solve a math problem or don’t know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity. D PM: Local gov't efficiency will accelerate housing delivery Nationwide Radio · 7:36 pm Greater efficiency by municipal corporations can lead to the quicker provision of housing developments in Jamaica. That's what Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness told his audience while speaking at th Mixed reaction to planned vending ban outside Kingston Parish Church Nationwide Radio · 6:14 pm Vendors in the vicinity of Kingston Parish Church and upper King Street in downtown Kingston are expressing mixed reactions about the move by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, t JAMRROC chair: Modelling body off EPOC is a smart move Nationwide Radio · 6:06 pm The Chairman of the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee, JAMRROC, believes modelling the body on the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, EPOC, was a smart move. Professor Pet Changes proposed for Child Diversion Act Nationwide Radio · 6:04 pm Should children in conflict with the law be able to access diversion more than three times? That's among the issues being debated by the parliamentary committee reviewing Child Diversion Act. The legi | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 14 STORIES | |||||||||
State takes custody of abandoned babies at Spanish Town Hospital Nationwide Radio · 6:08 pm All five babies who were abandoned by their parents at the Spanish Town Hospital have now been removed from the institution and placed under the care of the state or suitable caregivers. In a statemen ITA warns against fake Road Code tests, learner’s permits Nationwide Radio · 6:05 pm The Island Traffic Authority, ITA, is warning the public to be aware of unscrupulous people administering unauthorised Road Code tests and issuing learner’s permits. The ITA says it has received repor T&T: Ex-policemen charged with 2014 murder of businessman Nationwide Radio · 6:00 pm In Trinidad and Tobago, two former policemen have been charged with the 2014 murder of a businessman. The two, 40-year-old Lyndon Brown and 40-year-old Jesse Burke were arrested on August 30 following Manchester police concerned by number of teens before courts for violent offences Nationwide Radio · 3:58 pm The Manchester Police Division is raising concern about an increase in the number of teenagers before the courts for serious and violent crimes in the parish. Speaking at a sitting of the Manchester M Chronic Law trial set for October 26 Nationwide Radio · 3:55 pm Dancehall entertainer, Chronic Law, is set to go to trial on a federal gun possession charge on October 26. The 32-year-old deejay's given name is Ackeme Jermane Campbell. He's charged with possession | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Market Bag: Peppers hit $700, lettuce now $1,500 as food prices continue to soar Jamaica Observer · 6:01 pm Why did Dunn’s change its logo after so long? Jamaica Observer · 2:53 pm Two new models in one week — how to test them on your own work before you switch Jamaica Observer · 11:44 am MSME Alliance lauds DBJ support for small businesses Jamaica Observer · 11:24 am Women accused of defrauding Sagicor Bank return to court today Nationwide Radio · 11:13 am Alysia Moulton-White Four women accused of defrauding millions of dollars from Sagicor Bank in 2022 are set to return to court on Friday. This, after two consecutive days of delays at the Kingston and | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 5 STORIES | |||||||||
Psychologist wants more J’cans trained to spot suicidal tendencies, intervene Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Alcon Barnett, the clinical psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), is calling for Jamaicans to be trained as suicide ‘gatekeepers’, which he says will equip t Wider public intervention needed to tackle suicide – psychiatrist Nationwide Radio · 4:07 pm Wider public intervention is required to reduce the incidence of suicide globally. This is according to Clinical Director of the Jamaica Constabulary Force's Medical Services Branch and consultant psy Aston Coke dies 2-weeks after funeral for 10-y-o daughter WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 3:57 pm The father of slain 10-year-old girl Shani Coke has died. Aston Coke died Thursday morning at Percy Junor Hospital in Clarendon. He had reportedly suffered from a prolonged illness. His death comes ju 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 | |||||||||
⚑ EDUCATION 11 STORIES | |||||||||
STICK TO CODES - JTA president rejects anything-goes approach to school dress, public standards Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President La Sonja Harrison is calling for a return to stricter dress-code standards in public spaces, including schools and financial institutions, arguing that es Furniture shortage, repairs delay Black River Primary reopening WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am A week after the start of the new academic year, classes are yet to resume at the Black River Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth as work continues to restore hurricane-ravaged classrooms. The s School board association says George Headley Primary restroom policy should be rescinded Nationwide Radio · 4:15 pm The organisation representing school board leaders says the restroom protocol at George Headley Primary should be rescinded. Executive member of the Jamaica Association of Chairmen of Secondary Instit Saint International bringing fashion, art and architecture to Kingston Nationwide Radio · 3:53 pm Saint International CEO Deiwght Peters (right) with Troy Richards, the Dean of the School of Art and Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology at a meeting in NYC in March this year to discuss the Super Saturday set to ignite Jamaica’s schoolboy football season Jamaica Observer · 11:51 am | |||||||||
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⚑ SPORTS 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Rural Jamaica set to ignite as ISSA Super Saturday kicks off Nationwide Radio · 6:56 pm Five venues across rural Jamaica will be buzzing on Saturday as the ISSA Super Saturday in-season football festival gets underway. The festival is designed to keep the top-ranked teams match-ready aft Atlantic Hurricane Season peaks with no hurricane Nationwide Radio · 6:07 pm The Atlantic has now gone longer without a hurricane than in any season since satellites began tracking storms. Today, September 11, matches the latest date on record for a first Atlantic hurricane. S | |||||||||
⚑ ENTERTAINMENT 2 STORIES | |||||||||
Swiss Reggae artiste Binghi released new single in Jamaica Nationwide Radio · 3:51 pm A Swiss reggae artiste of Sri Lankan origin Binghi is moving to introduce himself to Jamaican audiences with the release of his new single, I Am Blessed. The song is described as an uplifting roots-re | |||||||||
⚑ GENERAL NEWS 24 STORIES | |||||||||
Gager urges admin professionals to keep pace with tech WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: Falmouth Mayor Collen Gager has urged administrative professionals to embrace adaptability and continuous learning as technology and artificial intelligence (AI) reshape the workplace, KSAMC moving to declare upper King Street a no-vending zone Nationwide Radio · 4:01 pm The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, is moving to declare the vicinity around Kingston Parish Church and upper King Street in downtown Kingston a no-vending zone. Mayor of Kingston JFB urges care for the elderly after fatal Buff Bay fire Jamaica Observer · 3:23 pm Jamaica grab silver in mixed 4x100m at Ultimate Championships Jamaica Observer · 3:05 pm KFTL denies report of probe at facility, cites routine security operation Jamaica Observer · 2:21 pm | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 5 STORIES | |||||||||
Restoration of Over River crossing set for completion in October WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:10 am WESTERN BUREAU: Works Minister Robert Morgan has announced that ongoing restoration work on the Over River community bridge in St James, which was destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa las MoBay mayor eyes caveats on infirmary residents’ property WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:10 am WESTERN BUREAU: The St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) is now in discussions with its lawyers on the legality of placing caveats on the titles of properties owned by persons housed at the parish’s | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
State Minister Urges Tourism as Agriculture’s Key Business Partner JIS · 4:01 pm State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Tova Hamilton, is calling on hoteliers, farmers and policymakers to embrace tourism as the agricultural sector’s most valuable and strategic business pa Significance of Ozone Layer to Be Highlighted on Sept. 16 JIS · 3:52 pm Jamaicans are being urged to provide constant support to elderly persons wherever possible to help prevent avoidable fire-related accidents. This appeal comes from Assistant Superintendent of the Jama Local Farmers to Get First Choice in Supplying Tourism Sector JIS · 2:24 pm The Government is ensuring that local farmers have first preference in supplying the tourism sector as the country targets 10 million visitors and US$10 billion in tourism earnings over the [...] Perimeter Wall Being Constructed at Spanish Town Post Office JIS · 2:18 pm Installation of a perimeter wall is under way at the Spanish Town Post Office, in St. Catherine, as part of Jamaica Post’s ongoing initiative to improve the country’s postal facilities [...] Highgate Primary and Junior High Commends Gov’t’s Post-Hurricane Reconstruction Support JIS · 2:16 pm The leadership of Highgate Primary and Junior High School in St. Mary is lauding the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s Hurricane Melissa Reconstruction Programme following extensi | |||||||||
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