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Why the Kremlin fears even the ‘managed opposition’ in Russia Al Jazeera · 4:10 am The risk of a protest vote was too high at the Duma elections so a pre-election crackdown was carried out. | |||||||||
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NEMO deputy director urges rethink of school uniform policies as heat rises St. Lucia Times · 7:17 pm Traditional school uniforms may be due for a rethink as Caribbean children face extreme heat, National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) Deputy Director Princess Khodra says. A slight change or | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 14 STORIES | |||||||||
PM laments continued "illegal abstraction of water" Nationwide Radio · 6:50 pm Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the government must do more to reduce the number of households that steal water from the National Water Commission, NWC. Prime Minister Holness was addressing the Julian Robinson says govt's rosy picture of economy is fallacious Nationwide Radio · 6:29 pm Opposition Spokesperson on Finance, Julian Robinson, is rejecting what he says is Portfolio Minister, Fayval Williams's claim that things are getting better. Robinson is reacting to the minister's sta OpenAI flags concerning behaviour among AI models Nationwide Radio · 6:13 pm OpenAI has disclosed six reports of unexpected or concerning behaviour in artificial-intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated. The AI company says it was introducing Pension payments being made – Social Security Ministry Nationwide Radio · 5:41 pm The Social Security Ministry says payments are now being made to pensioners who encountered delays in accessing their funds. Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles Junior, provided the update on Thursday. PM instructs NWC to repair roads immediately after pipeline works Nationwide Radio · 2:33 pm Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness (second right), commissions a water supply system during a ceremony in St. Mary Western. Joining him are (from left) Water Minister Matthew Samuda; Minister without P | |||||||||
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FATAL FAITH Jamaica Gleaner · 1:41 am Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries member Corey James on Thursday said he was convinced that the now-deceased church leader could have brought back his former church sister, who was No criminal case backlog in Parish Courts Nationwide Radio · 6:27 pm The country's Parish Courts cleared more criminal cases than they received in 2025, recording an overall clearance rate of 103 percent. The performance is being highlighted as part of continued effort US removes Venezuela from drug transit list Nationwide Radio · 6:18 pm The United States has removed Venezuela from its list of countries which have failed to demonstrably combat illegal drug trafficking for the first time in more than 20 years. The move comes eight mont Professor Andre Haughton writes character reference for Chronic Law in US court case Nationwide Radio · 2:32 pm Prominent politician and educator, Professor Andre Haughton, is among the character witnesses being used by entertainer Chronic Law to secure his release on bail in a federal gun case. Chronic Law, wh Chronic Law denies he's an 'informa' after court document revelation Nationwide Radio · 2:31 pm Dancehall entertainer Chronic Law has moved to deny court records claiming he has cooperated with federal investigators. In recently released court documents, prosecutors outlined gang and music confl | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 5 STORIES | |||||||||
JAPEX closes on strong note as buyers, suppliers hold 1,394 meetings Jamaica Observer · 4:28 pm Gas prices up by $3.06 Nationwide Radio · 9:26 am Gas prices are going up this morning. According to Petrojam, 87-octane gasoline is up $3.06 per litre. The price of 90-octane is up by $3.06. The price of automotive diesel oil and ultra-low sulphur d | |||||||||
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⚑ EDUCATION 11 STORIES | |||||||||
Thieves hit six primary schools in St James, Hanover since August WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 1:40 am WESTERN BUREAU: Thieves have broken into six primary schools within the Ministry of Education’s Region 4 jurisdiction since late August, with Bickersteth Primary and Infant School in St James sufferin Joseph Williams out as Principal at St James High WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 6:28 pm There's new leadership at the helm of the St. James High School. This, after controversial principal Joseph Williams proceeded on pre-retirement leave on August 31. Williams has been at loggerheads wi Trinidad police launch anti-violence campaign in schools Nationwide Radio · 2:29 pm The Trinidad and Tobago police has launched an anti-violence campaign in schools, following an increase in fighting, vaping and disorderly behaviour among students. The Express is reporting that 272 o JTA president wants increased teacher involvement in policy making Nationwide Radio · 2:28 pm President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, LaSonja Harrison, is calling for greater involvement of teachers in education policy making. Speaking at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Mandeville on T JTA president calling for national reading campaign to reduce screen time Nationwide Radio · 2:28 pm President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, JTA, LaSonja Harrison is lobbying for the implementation of a national reading campaign, amid concerns about children spending too much time on electron | |||||||||
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UN weather agency: World entering period of abnormal water supplies Nationwide Radio · 2:33 pm The UN weather agency warned on Thursday that the world is entering a period in which abnormal water supplies are becoming the norm. This, as river flows, groundwater and glaciers are all showing sign Miller Simpson warns about data drain as J’cans feed foreign AI services Jamaica Gleaner · 7:26 am WESTERN BUREAU: Educator Ethnie Miller Simpson is expressing concern that while Jamaica is pumping information into artificial-intelligence (AI) systems at an accelerating rate, the country does not o | |||||||||
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Outcomes at JAPEX 2026 eclipse 2025 results Nationwide Radio · 6:19 pm President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, O’Brian Heron, has declared JAPEX2026 a resounding success, topping the numbers generated for the 2025 iteration. Heron gave a breakdown of the TEF refocuses on original mandate after helping Melissa recovery Nationwide Radio · 9:27 am The Tourism Enhancement Fund, TEF, is again focused on pursuing its mandate following a pivot to assisting with the recovery from Hurricane Melissa. Executive director of the TEF, Dr. Carey Wallace, s | |||||||||
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Samba relishes ‘great’ debut in Man City rout of Norwich Jamaica Observer · 12:01 am India’s Abhishek ‘flawless’ in record T20 ton vs Afghanistan Jamaica Observer · 12:00 am Mt Pleasant, Portmore United advance to Caribbean Cup semis Jamaica Observer · 9:32 pm TCN U-TURN - Govt backtracks on commitment to make deal public Jamaica Gleaner · 7:26 am A decision by Jamaica and the United States to withhold the full details of the controversial third-country nationals (TCN) agreement has been described as “odd” by former diplomat Byron Blake, who sa | |||||||||
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⚑ GENERAL NEWS 25 STORIES | |||||||||
Former church member recalls being stabbed after pastor said he had to die Jamaica Gleaner · 1:41 am A former member of the flock led by the now-deceased church leader Dr Kevin Smith said he had been perplexed when the pastor told him that he would have to be killed. “When that was said to you, how d Kenneth Samuels thanks God for life at 105 WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 1:41 am WESTERN BUREAU: Retired pastor Kenneth George Samuels counts it a blessing to have lived to see his 105th birthday, which he celebrated with his relatives and other loved ones at his Bogue Heights hom Unsung heroes no more Jamaica Observer · 12:01 am How Dis Mek: Ludo boards Jamaica Observer · 7:01 pm 'Searching for Jesus': Cops hunt thieves who stole holy statue Jamaica Observer · 3:23 pm | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 5 STORIES | |||||||||
Kenneth Samuels thanks God for life at 105 WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 1:41 am WESTERN BUREAU: Retired pastor Kenneth George Samuels counts it a blessing to have lived to see his 105th birthday, which he celebrated with his relatives and other loved ones at his Bogue Heights hom Investigation launched into break-ins at western schools WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 9:27 am An investigation has been launched into a series of break-ins at schools in western parishes. Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon made the revelation at Wednesday's post-cabinet media briefing at | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Safety Prioritised As St. Elizabeth Schools Open for 2026/27 Amid Post-Hurricane Reconstruction WESTERN JA JIS · 6:00 pm Schools across St. Elizabeth are placing increased emphasis on safety and security as students return to normal face-to-face classes for the 2026/27 academic year, while reconstruction works continue Paediatric Association and Heart Foundation to Launch Initiative to Tackle Childhood Obesity JIS · 5:49 pm The Paediatric Association of Jamaica (PAJ) and the Heart Foundation of Jamaica are leading a broad-based initiative to tackle the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity among the country’s c Grand Health and Social Service Fair Set for Highgate, St. Mary, on Sept. 19 JIS · 5:13 pm Residents of Highgate and neighbouring communities in St. Mary are being invited to take advantage of a range of free health and social services when the United Friends of Highgate [...] Team Jamaica Departs for 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai JIS · 5:08 pm Five Jamaicans will be participating in the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27. The delegation, led by Official Delegate and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of [... Finance Minister Commends Diaspora for Post-Hurricane Melissa Remittance Support JIS · 5:05 pm Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended members of the Jamaican Diaspora for their support through remittances, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Melis | |||||||||
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