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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Pernicious states: Towards a new grammar of international relations Al Jazeera · 4:29 am We have names for weak and failing states. We need one for superpowers that cause global harm. | |||||||||
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Cancer advocacy group targets $3.8m for 14-bed hospice Barbados Today · 7:41 pm The Barbados Association for Cancer Advocacy has set an initial target of $3.8m to build a 14-bed hospice, as families continue to rely mainly on home-based care for terminally ill... The post Cancer | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 17 STORIES | |||||||||
Barcelona run riot at Camp Nou to restore 3-point LaLiga lead Nationwide Radio · 7:55 pm It was yet another scintillating Camp Nou show from Barcelona, who re-established their three-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga with a 7-2 victory over Racing Santander. Raphinha scored Holness tells foreign investors that Jamaica is safe bet Nationwide Radio · 6:43 pm Jamaica is safe for you to invest in, and Jamaica will yield great returns. That was Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness' message delivered to a slate of international investors at the Caribbean Infrastr Independent committee to monitor post-Melissa school repairs Nationwide Radio · 6:32 pm The government has established an independent oversight committee to monitor and review the rehabilitation of schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa last October. Education Minister, Dr Dana Morris Dixo Kamina: TCN deal will not impact Jamaicans Nationwide Radio · 6:24 pm Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, is assuring Jamaicans that the government has taken the necessary steps to ensure they are unaffected by the third country IT issues behind delayed pension payments for September – minister Nationwide Radio · 2:09 pm Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr. says delayed pensions payments for September are due to ongoing information technology issues. He made the disclosure on Consumer Hour with N | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 13 STORIES | |||||||||
'Mad Dawg' was no criminal says Red Hills Road residents Nationwide Radio · 6:19 pm The man who was reportedly shot and killed during a police operation on Red Hills Road in St. Andrew on Wednesday has been identified. He is 35-year-old Shane Cassaonor, otherwise called 'Mad Dawg'. A Cemex starts multibillion dollar NMIA upgrade Nationwide Radio · 6:15 pm Cemex has begun the first phase of an $8 billion project to upgrade the aircraft apron at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. The project is being led by the operators of the airport, Strong police contingent remain on Red Hills Road following protest Nationwide Radio · 2:21 pm A strong contingent of police remains on the ground on Red Hills Road in St Andrew, where residents mounted a fiery protest early on Wednesday. Videos seen by our news centre, show debris stretching f Haitians return to school under shadow of gang violence Jamaica Observer · 10:04 am Police Seek Witnesses for Court JCF (Police) · 9:53 am POLICE SEEK WITNESSES FOR COURT Detectives assigned to the Clarendon Criminal Investigation Branch are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two witnesses who are vital to a case currently befor | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 7 STORIES | |||||||||
IFC: Economy rebounding fast but... Nationwide Radio · 6:40 pm The Independent Fiscal Commission, IFC, is reporting that the economy is bouncing back from Hurricane Melissa faster than expected. But it warns that rising prices and slow spending on capital project Interest rates up in the United States Nationwide Radio · 6:12 pm The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time since 2023. The bank says it's move is an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation. The quarter-point increas The Bahamas central bank says reports of US sanction on local bank is false Nationwide Radio · 2:06 pm The Central Bank of The Bahamas has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a major bank operating in the country is facing impending sanctions from the United States. The flyer reportedly r Jamaica needs to expand labour capacity to stimulate economy post-Melissa Nationwide Radio · 11:27 am President of the Jamaica Employers Federation, Wayne Chen, says the need to boost the country's labour capacity is urgent, in order to boost economic growth post-Hurricane Melissa. He was speaking on Data collection for Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions underway Nationwide Radio · 11:24 am Data collection for the 2026 Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions is set to begin Wednesday, September 16 and is set to run for three months. The annual household survey is a joint exercise between the | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 1 STORIES | |||||||||
Doctors rue high costs of road crashes Nationwide Radio · 11:23 am Two medical practitioners are lamenting the high cost of road crashes. They say that in addition to the loss of lives, there's the lasting impact on the survivors. Abigail Bartley reports. Since Janua | |||||||||
⚑ EDUCATION 11 STORIES | |||||||||
Spate of robberies at schools in western Jamaica, says Morris Dixon Jamaica Observer · 4:38 pm Oversight committee established to monitor repairs of school damaged by Melissa —Morris Dixon Jamaica Observer · 2:53 pm MoE awaiting report on schoolboy brawl that led to hospitalisation Nationwide Radio · 2:18 pm Education minister, Dr Dana Morris Dixon, says she is awaiting a full report on a brawl among students near the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew that left one student hospitalised. The inj City & Guilds extends registration for November maths exam Jamaica Observer · 2:15 pm Unbeaten Munro College and BB Coke meet in D'Cup top-of-group clash Jamaica Observer · 12:23 pm | |||||||||
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⚑ TOURISM 6 STORIES | |||||||||
UNICO Hotel Collection to open first property in Jamaica in 2027 WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 11:25 am Vice-president of the AIC Group, Oscar Serrano, says the UNICO hotel in Montego Bay, St. James will be a unique addition to the list of world class facilities on the island. Addressing the media on Tu Hoteliers remain confident in Jamaica's tourism industry – Wallace WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 11:25 am Former president of the Negril Chamber of Commerce, Richard Wallace, says the number of rooms set to be added to local hotels shows the confidence hoteliers have in the tourism industry. Wallace was s Automatic enrolment in Tourism Worker's Pension Fund 'not yet feasible' – ministry Nationwide Radio · 11:25 am Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, says automatic enrolment in the Tourism Worker’s Pension Fund is currently not feasible due to legislative hurdles. She was respondin Closed hotels sell their comeback at JAPEX Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Nearly 11 months after Hurricane Melissa knocked thousands of hotel rooms out of Jamaica’s tourism inventory, some of the properties that remain closed or only partially reopened are o 1,200 back on the job as Royalton reopens Trelawny resorts WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Nearly 11 months after Hurricane Melissa forced their closure, Royalton’s two Trelawny resorts reopened their doors Tuesday morning, welcoming their first set of guests and putting app | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 10 STORIES | |||||||||
Manchester United collapse at Old Trafford Nationwide Radio · 7:50 pm Manchester United suffered a humiliating 3-2 Carabao Cup exit at Old Trafford as Brighton came from two goals down to reach the last 16. United head coach Michael Carrick had to bring on skipper Bruno Jamaican clubs face must-win battle in Caribbean Cup Nationwide Radio · 7:48 pm Defending champions Mount Pleasant and Portmore United remain Jamaica’s only hopes of advancing to the next round of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup, but both clubs face a must-win situation in their final Kingsmen switch focus to must-win against the Trident Nationwide Radio · 2:06 pm Captain of Jamaica Kingmen, Rovman Powell, says the players have moved on from their last lose, switching focus to beating home team Barbados Tridents later on Wednesday in a must-win match. Match tim Pollard: large crowds can still challenge experienced players Nationwide Radio · 2:05 pm Former West Indies all-rounder, Kieron Pollard, suggested that playing in front a massive crowd can sometimes get the better of an international player, despite their level of experience. The veteran JPL newcomers Tru Juice FC confident of avoiding relegation Nationwide Radio · 2:05 pm Head coach of Jamaica Premier League newcomers TRU Juice FC, Damion Gordon, says he's confident his team has the ability and experience to avoid the drop in their debut season. Tru Juice raised eyebro | |||||||||
⚑ ENTERTAINMENT 3 STORIES | |||||||||
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⚑ GENERAL NEWS 25 STORIES | |||||||||
JTA calls for screen time rules Jamaica Observer · 12:05 am JPS to regularise mobile office in St Mary after successful Port Maria staging Jamaica Observer · 9:04 pm 48-hour curfew extended in sections of St Mary Jamaica Observer · 7:53 pm Mbappe explains Ceuta shirt stance after criticism Jamaica Observer · 6:56 pm Gas prices up $3.06, diesel up $10.50 Jamaica Observer · 4:42 pm | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 6 STORIES | |||||||||
St Bess police tackle vehicle shortage, rise in fatal domestic disputes WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Deputy Superintendent Adrian Flemming, the head of operations in the St Elizabeth Police Division, has said that an inadequate number of police vehicles remain a challenge to cops in t Bird shooters accused of setting bushfires WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Bird shooters in St Elizabeth are said to be using bushfires to force birds to leave their habitats and go into open spaces, where rice is scattered to lure them into shooting range. T Government Advances Plans to Redesign Sections of Montego Bay WESTERN JA JIS · 2:36 pm The Government is advancing plans to redesign sections of Montego Bay, including the city’s waterfront, as part of the wider reimagining of Destination Jamaica. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartle | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
500 Educators to Be Trained Under NEST Programme This School Year Min. of Education · 8:07 pm Some 500 educators are expected to receive training under the Nurturing Early Scientific Thinking (NEST) Programme, during the academic school year. Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Parliamentary Secretary to Lead Ministry’s Boys’ Education Agenda Min. of Education · 7:59 pm Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, has been tasked with spearheading the Ministry’s boys’ education agenda. This was disclosed Integrity Commission Launches Pilot In Schools JIS · 5:57 pm · also: Min. of Education The Integrity Commission has launched an ‘Integrity Corner’ initiative in four primary and preparatory schools, providing dedicated spaces where students can learn about and actively engage with the p SRC Reviewing Strategic Direction JIS · 3:48 pm Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, says the agency is reviewing its strategic direction. “We are developing the strategic priority to lead us into the [... Jamaicans Urged to Remain Vigilant Against Gastroenteritis JIS · 3:45 pm Jamaicans are being encouraged to remain vigilant against infectious diseases, such as gastroenteritis, despite the ongoing water restrictions. Medical Officer of Health for the parish of Portland, Dr | |||||||||
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