| |||||||||
| |||||||||
| Read online & past editions: crmja.com | |||||||||
| TODAY'S WEATHER Kingston 32°/23° · 100% rain • Montego Bay 30°/24° · 73% rain • Sav-la-Mar 32°/25° · 90% rain | |||||||||
| |||||||||
Know someone who should be reading this? Share the Report — it is free, twice daily, and always will be. Share on WhatsApp Invite by emailOr simply forward this edition — anyone can join free at crmja.com | |||||||||
⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Qatar’s Dakar Rally champ Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Asian Games shooting gold Al Jazeera · 4:02 am Al-Attiyah is the first person to win a gold medal at the Games in the same year as his Dakar Rally triumph. | |||||||||
⚑ CARIBBEAN 4 STORIES | |||||||||
St John man remanded on robbery, firearm charges Barbados Today · 7:50 pm A 20-year-old St John man has been remanded to Dodds Prison on robbery, handling stolen property, endangering life and firearm-related charges. Kemani Antonio Mayers, of St Margaret Village, is accuse | |||||||||
| FROM THE CRM JAMAICA GROUP | |||||||||
| |||||||||
⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 31 STORIES | |||||||||
‘You are playing with fire’ - Golding suggests retro levy bill leaves loophole for legal claims, Gov’t dismisses concerns Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The parliamentary Opposition’s protest that a bill giving retroactive effect to the environment protection levy from June 2007 to the present does not go far enough to protect the Consolidated Fund an TOUGH ROAD AHEAD - Holness flags inflation, energy costs and drought despite economy ‘fighting back’ from hurricane fallout Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says a report on the status of the economy has indicated that there are “headwinds” ahead even as recovery from Hurricane Melissa takes shape. Holness, who was speakin Holness defends $1.2b spend on container home foundations Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has defended his administration’s $1.2 billion spend to construct foundations for semi-permanent container houses, arguing that the bases are designed to give storm-hi PM: Cost to install semi-permanent housing units reflects resilience requirements Nationwide Radio · 7:54 pm Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness is defending the cost associated with installing concrete bases for the soon-to-be-erected semi-permanent housing solutions for Hurricane Melissa victims. A Jamaica Holness defends response to Hurricane Melissa recovery Nationwide Radio · 7:46 pm Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, is rejecting claims that the government's recovery plans in response to Hurricane Melissa have been lacking. Dr. Holness used the signing ceremony for the National | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 11 STORIES | |||||||||
Arteta extends contract with Arsenal Nationwide Radio · 1:51 pm Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal. The Spaniard's current deal expires at the end of this season but talks over a new contract have been ongoing fo The Sergeant Michael Berry Scholarship: Promoting Literacy And Critical Thinking JCF (Police) · 12:47 pm Police Area 1 ‘on track’ for significant decline in murders WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 10:14 am Divisions in Police Area One are on track to record a significant decline in homicides for the remainder of the year. That's according to Area One Commander, ACP Glenford Miller. ACP Glenford Miller, Defence attorneys say Firearms Act need revision – KC Nationwide Radio · 10:11 am King's Counsel, Peter Champagnie, says there has long been the acknowledgement by members of the defence bar that reforms are needed for the Firearms Act. KC Champagnie was speaking with our news cent | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 5 STORIES | |||||||||
Sandals not in talks to sell resort chain Nationwide Radio · 6:29 pm Nationwide News understands that Sandals Resorts International is not being bought out by the Royal Caribbean Group despite reports in sections of the international and local press. High-level sources Two of Puerto Rico’s newspapers to end print editions Nationwide Radio · 6:20 pm Two of Puerto Rico’s biggest newspapers have announced that they will end their print editions in the coming days and pivot to digital media. The company behind the newspapers, GFR Media, says the dec Person in custody over fatal collision on Washington Boulevard Nationwide Radio · 10:08 am A suspect has been taken into custody following a fatal collision on Washington Boulevard in St. Andrew on Friday. The deceased is 38-year-old businessman and motorcyclist, Khaleel Smith. Strategist a Canadian province sues OpenAI over ChatGPT role in Tumbler Ridge school shooting Nationwide Radio · 10:01 am A Canadian province is suing OpenAI over an alleged failure to notify authorities about user interactions on ChatGPT prior to the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. The company has previously apologised for | |||||||||
| FROM THE CRM JAMAICA GROUP | |||||||||
| |||||||||
⚑ HEALTH 4 STORIES | |||||||||
‘I will never get weary doing good’ - UHWI chief Dr Carl Bruce found not guilty of assault charge Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Dr Carl Bruce would not admit he was worried that Monday’s judgment in an assault case could have prevented him from keeping a promise to his deceased mother to “never get weary doing good”. A guilty New lease on life for scoliosis sufferers - Two patients receive free corrective surgeries at UHWI Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Two patients underwent corrective scoliosis surgery at no cost at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) during a two-day surgical programme involving UHWI clinicians and international non- | |||||||||
⚑ EDUCATION 4 STORIES | |||||||||
NET calls for FAA Act changes to fast-track payment for emergency school repairs Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Jamaica’s legislators are being urged to amend the Financial Administration and Audit Act (FAA Act) to enable faster payments to contractors engaged in emergency construction such as the repairing sch Gang violence takes toll on Tavares Gardens Primary Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The impact of gang violence in Payne Land, St Andrew is being felt in the classrooms of Tavares Gardens Primary School, where only 80 students are enrolled at an institution built to accommodate 415. 14 students left at Somerset Primary as enrolment plummets Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am Somerset Primary and Infant School was void of the usual bustle and sounds that accompany a school day last Thursday, mirroring the quietness of the surrounding rural St Andrew community. A student pe | |||||||||
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Hurricane Polo reaches top category 5 off Mexico's Pacific coast Jamaica Observer · 8:37 am | |||||||||
⚑ TOURISM 2 STORIES | |||||||||
AI could decide whether and how travellers vacation in Jamaica Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica is moving to make its tourism industry ready for a future in which artificial intelligence could help determine not only whether a traveller visits the island, but where that v Arnett Gardens cruise behind Giovanni Taylor brace Nationwide Radio · 10:00 am Giovanni Taylor, image via Arnett Gardens FC/IG Giovanni Taylor scored an early first half brace to steer former champions Arnett Gardens to a comfortable 3-0 win over Dunbeholden in the Jamaica Premi | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Gordon joins T&T Soca Warriors coaching staff Nationwide Radio · 8:04 pm Former National football team assistant coach Merron Gordon has join the Trinidad and Tobago Soca Warriors as assistant coach. Gordon who worked as assistant to Theodore Whitmore, Heimir Hallgrímsson Courtney Clarke looking forward to making Reggae Boyz home debut Nationwide Radio · 2:12 pm Reggae Boy, Courtney Clarke, says he hopes to make his home debut when Jamaica’s senior men’s national football team begins its Concacaf Nations League campaign in September and October. The Reggae Bo Bravo enjoyed Lara batting comparison during playing days Nationwide Radio · 1:42 pm Former West Indies batsman Darren Bravo says he enjoyed comparisons made between his batting style and that of the great Brian Lara. Bravo retired from international cricket in 2023. He says as a chil Brandon Cover sets sights on long Reggae Boyz career Nationwide Radio · 9:55 am Jamaica international Brandon Cover says he's excited ahead of the Reggae Boyz' upcoming CONCACAF Nations League campaign kicking off this week at the National Stadium. Cover plays in England for the Limiting T20s at youth level could fuel interest in Test cricket – Chase Nationwide Radio · 9:40 am West Indies Test captain, Roston Chase, says limiting the number of T20 Internationals young cricketers play, could help fuel their interest for Test cricket. According to Chase, the proliferation of | |||||||||
⚑ ENTERTAINMENT 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Hotta Ball heats things up with 'Deeper' Jamaica Observer · 5:58 pm Love & Harmony turns 10 with a family affair at sea Jamaica Observer · 12:16 am Love Harmony turns 10 with a family affair at sea KFC to honour veteran broadcasters at 10th Sterling Gospel Music Awards Jamaica Observer · 12:06 am | |||||||||
⚑ GENERAL NEWS 30 STORIES | |||||||||
D&G Foundation pours energy into cleaner coastlines Jamaica Observer · 12:00 am DG Foundation pours energy into cleaner coastlines Vaz calls for answers on stalled roadworks after Westmoreland roadblocks WESTERN JA Jamaica Observer · 9:35 pm King Charles responds to Jamaica’s reparations petition; refers matter to Privy Council Jamaica Observer · 9:03 pm Shaw misses penalty as Manchester City draw 2-2 Nationwide Radio · 8:06 pm Jamaican International Khadijah " Bunny" Shaw missed a second half penalty as Manchester City held on for a 2-all draw with Bayern Munich in the Women's Champions League in Germany, on Tuesday. Shaw m Anderson: NaRRA build-out progressing rapidly Nationwide Radio · 7:50 pm Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority, NaRRA, Ambassador Antony Anderson, says the physical build-out of the entity is now proceeding apace. Ambassador Anders | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Police Area 1 ‘on track’ for significant decline in murders WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 10:14 am Divisions in Police Area One are on track to record a significant decline in homicides for the remainder of the year. That's according to Area One Commander, ACP Glenford Miller. ACP Glenford Miller, ‘I used to say, ‘Good job, police’, but now I feel it’ WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Relatives of 35-year-old businessman Jordon Perry Smith took their grief and anger to the streets of Seaford Town, Westmoreland, on Monday, demanding answers over his fatal shooting during a police op | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Worldskills Shanghai 2026 Opens With Spectacular Ceremony JIS · 8:39 pm The Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center was brightly illuminated on Tuesday (September 22), standing out against the dazzling night lights along the iconic Huangpu River, as China staged a spectacular Westmoreland Public Health Department Marks Breastfeeding Week WESTERN JA JIS · 5:03 pm The Westmoreland Public Health Department is undertaking a series of activities across the parish from September 20 to 26 in observance of National Breastfeeding Week 2026. This year's observance is [ Westmoreland Intensifies Drive for Exclusive Breastfeeding WESTERN JA JIS · 5:00 pm The Westmoreland Public Health Department is intensifying efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding among infants in the parish. The push follows 2025 data showing a sharp decline in the breastfeedin JNHT to Stage Several Activities for Heritage Month JIS · 4:57 pm The Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) has planned a stacked calendar of events that showcase Jamaica’s rich and diverse heritage and culture, in celebration of Heritage Month in October, under [. New Brown’s Town Health Centre to Be Completed by Feb. 2027 JIS · 4:53 pm Construction of the new Brown’s Town Health Centre in St. Ann is targeted for completion by February 2027, with the facility expected to begin accommodating patients by the middle of [...] | |||||||||
Know someone who should be reading this? Share the Report — it is free, twice daily, and always will be. Share on WhatsApp Invite by emailOr simply forward this edition — anyone can join free at crmja.com | |||||||||
| FROM THE CRM JAMAICA GROUP | |||||||||
| |||||||||
| Not for you? Unsubscribe in one tap | |||||||||
A free service of the CRM Jamaica Group, Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. All stories link to their original publishers, who retain full copyright. Website: crmja.com You are receiving the CRM Jamaica Report because you or your organisation was invited to it. Unsubscribe — or simply reply UNSUBSCRIBE. Advertise with us: report@crmjamaica.org · 876-799-7300 |
