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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows ‘firm’ response Al Jazeera · 3:11 am Saudi-led coalition promises to respond 'firmly' to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia. | |||||||||
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Chief Justice shops reforms to boost criminal law practice Barbados Today · 7:15 pm More funding for legal aid and a possible Public Defender’s Office are among reforms Chief Justice Leslie Haynes has proposed to tackle a shrinking pool of attorneys practising criminal law... The pos | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 21 STORIES | |||||||||
PNP: Gov’t failed to plan for school reopening Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The People’s National Party (PNP) has accused the Government of “building narratives” to cover up a failure to properly plan for the new school year, pointing to widespread delays in school renovation Opposition slams gov't over unsafe hurricane damaged schools Nationwide Radio · 6:55 pm The Opposition People's National Party, PNP, is lambasting the government for what it says is its failure to get several schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa ready for the start of the new academic ye JLP's Crawford denies favouritism claim in trucked water delivery Nationwide Radio · 6:38 pm Member of Parliament for Central Manchester, Rhoda Moy Crawford, is refuting claims by some councillors in Manchester that trucked water is being distributed along political lines. The allegations wer Holness in Florida for CARIF, 2026 Nationwide Radio · 6:31 pm Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, is off the island, participating in the 10th Caribbean Infrastructure Forum, CARIF, 2026, in Miami, Florida. He will be delivering a keynote interview at the event. US scraps emission limits for coal, gas power plants Nationwide Radio · 6:25 pm Rules aimed at limiting pollution from coal and gas power plants are being scrapped. That's according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, EPA. The agency says getting rid of the Biden-era rules | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 16 STORIES | |||||||||
JA on track for lowest quarterly murder tally in 30 years Nationwide Radio · 7:33 pm Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, says the country is on track to record the lowest number of murders in a quarter in over thirty years. Dr. Blake made the comment while addressing members of t Killing of multiple civilians in police shootings on the rise Nationwide Radio · 6:33 pm The Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, says the number of police shooting incidents in which multiple people have been killed is on the increase. According to the Commission, there hav Two in custody after gun seizure in St James WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 6:27 pm A high-powered gun has been seized by the St. James Operations Team, with two men now in police custody. The weapon, an ARP-15, was reportedly seized during an operation in Granville on Monday. The tw Soldier shot and killed in central Kingston Nationwide Radio · 4:57 pm A member of the Jamaica Defence Force was shot and killed in central Kingston Sunday night. He has been identified as 37-year-old Andrae Thompson. Residents reportedly heard several loud explosions so Sykes displeased with public accommodations at courts Nationwide Radio · 4:53 pm Chief Justice Bryan Sykes is not pleased with the lack of accommodation for people attending court facilities across the country. He cited examples during the swearing-in ceremony for the Michaelmas T | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 8 STORIES | |||||||||
FSC to tackle fraud in BPO industry Nationwide Radio · 7:31 pm The Financial Services Commission, FSC, is to take on a new role – policing fraud in the business process outsourcing, BPO industry. It follows a decision by the National Security Council to declare l Financial gains of AI blinding developers to requisite guardrails – IT expert Nationwide Radio · 4:45 pm IT expert, Professor Paul Golding, says the potential financial gain from the development of artificial intelligence technology, AI, is fuelling the process despite warnings to stop. Professor Golding Powell optimistic about Kingsmen's chances amid stutter Nationwide Radio · 4:21 pm Captain of Jamaica Kingsmen, Rovman Powell, says despite the team's current poor form, he believes they can turn it around as the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League approaches the playoffs. Jamaic AI shares tumble after bosses call for slowdown in development Nationwide Radio · 10:57 am Shares in companies linked to artificial intelligence, AI, have seen sharp falls on Monday, following calls by AI bosses for a slowdown in the development of the technology. Overnight in South Korea, FOREX: JM$158.72 to US$1 Nationwide Radio · 10:56 am · also: Jamaica Observer The Jamaican dollar will open against the benchmark US dollar selling for an average $158.72-cent. Against the Canadian, the Jamaican will open selling for an average $115.05. And finally, the Jamaica | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 1 STORIES | |||||||||
Tufton: Poor coordination with Public Procurement Commission delaying projects Nationwide Radio · 4:51 pm Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton (right), in discussion with founder and managing director of the I Have A Heart Foundation, Abi-Gaye Smythe, at a recent ceremony for a donation | |||||||||
⚑ EDUCATION 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Harrison: Jamaica must stop normalising failure in education Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President La Sonja Harrison is warning that Jamaica is facing an education emergency and is calling for urgent national action to address widening learning gaps. Sp RESET VALUES - Harrison challenges schools to shape students of sound character amid rising moral concerns Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: Speaking against the background of the recent abduction and sexual assault of a 10-year-old student in Clarendon, Jamaica Teachers’ Association President La Sonja Harrison is calling o Veteran Journalist Balford Henry has died Nationwide Radio · 5:52 pm Veteran journalist, Balford George Henry, has died. He was 74 years old. It's understood he passed away on Monday afternoon after a brief illness. Henry was a former student at Wolmer’s Boys School in | |||||||||
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 1 STORIES | |||||||||
‘Father God gave me a second chance’ WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: When Hurricane Melissa destroyed their home in Watercrest district in Ferris, Westmoreland, last October, Damion Farquarson and his family had no choice but to seek refuge in an out-of | |||||||||
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Demand outpacing recovery in tourism bounceback Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s tourism industry is facing an unusual post-hurricane challenge: demand for the destination is running ahead of the country’s ability to accommodate it. Eight months into the JTB: Tourism demand surging beyond Jamaica’s capacity Nationwide Radio · 6:38 pm Demand for Jamaica's tourism product is far outstripping supply. That’s according to Deputy Director of Tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board, Phillip Rose, who says this has contributed in part to in | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 9 STORIES | |||||||||
Shaw helps maintain Man City unbeaten WSL start Jamaica Observer · 12:09 am Portmore United gains valuable preparation in Cayman friendly series Nationwide Radio · 7:59 pm Portmore United Chairman, Garwin Tulloch, says the club’s two-match friendly against Cayman Islands outfit Academy Sports Club provided valuable preparation ahead of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup and the Wellington hails ‘successful’ inaugural ISSA Super Saturday football festival Jamaica Observer · 4:43 pm Maverley/Hughenden books U13 semi-final spot Nationwide Radio · 4:35 pm Maverley/Hughenden secured their place in the final four of the KSAFA Under-13 football competition with a 3-1 victory over Tivoli Gardens in their quarter-final clash, on the weekend. The win saw Mav 'I wasn't at my best' – Seville on Ultimate Championship performance Nationwide Radio · 4:26 pm BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – SEPTEMBER 12: Kenneth Bednarek of Team United States celebrates after taking victory in the Men's 100 Metres Final ahead of Oblique Seville of Team Jamaica during Day 2 of the Worl | |||||||||
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⚑ GENERAL NEWS 29 STORIES | |||||||||
‘Failing grade’ Jamaica Observer · 12:09 am ‘A writer’s writer’ Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Veteran journalist Balford Henry, who died on Monday, is being remembered by colleagues, friends and the political class for his fair yet fearless journalism. His death at age 74, following a brief il ‘We want to bring joy, not just tears’ Jamaica Observer · 12:07 am You’re My Sweetie finally breaks through with first win of season Jamaica Observer · 12:05 am You’re My Sweetie Six late scratches thin out Caymanas card as Purosangue wins 3-horse field Jamaica Observer · 12:04 am Six late scratches thin out Caymanas card as | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 5 STORIES | |||||||||
MP Andrew Morris vows to increase lobbying after boulder incident WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 4:56 pm Member of Parliament for North West St. Elizabeth, Andrew Morris, says he'll be ramping up his lobby for road repairs in the constituency following the injury of three students in Breadnut Walk while Breadnut Walk residents anxious after children injured by boulder WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 10:59 am Member of Parliament for North West St. Elizabeth, the Jamaica Labour Party's Andrew Morris says residents of the Breadnut Walk community are anxious as they await word about a child who was severely PM: Steady progress being made to relocate displaced Coopers Pen residents WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 10:58 am Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says steady progress is being made as the government moves to relocate displaced residents of Orange Grove, Cooper's Pen in Trelawny to permanent homes. The community | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Portlanders Urged to Protect Children from Scalp Ringworm JIS · 3:25 pm Residents of Portland are being urged to protect their children from scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) and seek prompt treatment if the highly contagious fungal infection is suspected. Delivering an upda Gov’t Securing Nation’s Food Future – Minister Green JIS · 3:05 pm Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says Jamaica is making strides in securing its place as a food-secure nation, citing strategic investments in infrastructure and innova 14-Day Auction Results – 14 September 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 10:45 am Auction Results for Bank of Jamaica 14-day Repurchase Operation Applications were opened on Monday, 14 September 2026 by Bank of Jamaica, for the provision of Jamaica Dollar liquidity, in the amount o 14-Day Repo Auction Announcement – 14 September 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 8:42 am Auction Number: BOJ/R-14/20260914/384Auction Date: Monday, 14 September 2026 BANK OF JAMAICA TO: ALL DEPOSIT-TAKING INSTITUTIONS RE: Auction for Jamaica Dollar Liquidity for 14-day Repurchase Operatio PHOTOS: Eastern Region Assize Church Service 2026 JIS · 3:44 pm | |||||||||
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