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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled BBC World · 4:20 am Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled. | |||||||||
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Alleged offender, 16, sues State over bail law Barbados Today · 7:00 pm A 16-year-old boy on remand in prison has launched a constitutional challenge against the State, claiming the new Bail Act’s “exceptional circumstances” test for firearm offences keeps him locked up.. | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 20 STORIES | |||||||||
LAKE IN LIMBO Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am As Kari Lake’s nomination to become the next United States (US) ambassador to Jamaica faces uncertainty, one of her predecessors, Don Tapia, has raised concerns about whether she can be trusted to han Lawmakers weigh new legal approach to domestic violence Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Lawmakers on both sides of the Parliament have agreed to explore the possibility of making domestic violence a stand-alone crime amid uncertainty about what would constitute the offence. “I would cert Mining ministry moves to overhaul regulation after audit findings Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am The Ministry of Mining is overhauling its Mines and Geology Division (MGD) after a performance audit exposed significant weaknesses in the regulation, monitoring, and enforcement of mining and quarryi Gov't: Divestment policy reform can boost Melissa recovery Nationwide Radio · 7:35 pm The government is reviewing its divestment policy and looking to fast-track stalled projects as it tries to speed up the economy's recovery from Hurricane Melissa. Cabinet's Economic Development and G PM urges Jamaicans to help sustain dramatic reduction in homicides Nationwide Radio · 6:24 pm Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica must protect the substantial reduction in murders in order to reap the benefits of future investments. Dr. Holness says the next goal is to achieve the r | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 14 STORIES | |||||||||
Hollywood stars among 100 arrested in NY anti-Netanyahu protest Jamaica Observer · 9:53 pm JCF STRENGTHENS LEGAL COLLABORATION TO CONFRONT EMERGING CRIME AND SECURITY CHALLENGES JCF (Police) · 8:33 pm As crime becomes increasingly complex, technology-driven and interconnected, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is strengthening collaboration among legal professionals across the national security Billions of dollars in penalties may not have been paid by mining companies Nationwide Radio · 6:47 pm The state agency that polices mining and quarrying has been unable to show it enforced close to US $14 million, or over JM $2 billion, in penalties owed by mining companies. That's one of the findings Pathways murder trial: Defence attorney accuses witness of trying to 'frame' his client Nationwide Radio · 6:08 pm "You’re lying. You’ve told several lies on my client, and you’re trying to cover for the late Dr Kevin Smith." That was the thrust of defence attorney Anthony Williams’ cross-examination on Thursday o Guyana urges Venezuela to respect ICJ ruling on border dispute Nationwide Radio · 5:54 pm Guyana's President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called on Venezuela to respect the forthcoming ruling of the International Court of Justice, ICJ, on the Guyana-Venezuela border dispute. He made the appeal while | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 5 STORIES | |||||||||
Education on slavery needed as part of reparations push – UNIA Nationwide Radio · 2:11 pm The Universal Negro Improvement Association says mass education on the history of the Transatlantic slave trade is needed as part of the country's push for reparatory justice. UNIA president Steven Go Umpire Christopher Taylor hails CPL officiating a success Nationwide Radio · 2:11 pm Local umpire Christopher Taylor agrees the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League was a success from an officiating standpoint. Taylor was also part of the officiating quartet that conducted the International investors confident in Jamaica's credit profile – Tugwell Henry Nationwide Radio · 11:30 am President and CEO of Scotia Group Jamaica, Audrey Tugwell Henry, says strong demand for the government's US$1 billion bond shows international investors have confidence in Jamaica's credit profile and | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 2 STORIES | |||||||||
Public sector doctors restive Nationwide Radio · 6:48 pm Public sector doctors are restive, as they've lost patience waiting on a ruling in their long-running overtime pay dispute with the Government. Members of the Jamaica Medical Doctors' Association, the | |||||||||
⚑ EDUCATION 11 STORIES | |||||||||
17 high schools to benefit from US furniture drive WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am NEW YORK: Sixteen western high schools and one in Portland are set to benefit from a donation drive in the United States, which has sourced some 8,000 pieces of classroom furniture. The furniture driv Spring Mount access crisis hurts John’s Hall Primary WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: The John’s Hall Primary School is losing students as the collapse of the Spring Mount road in St James disrupts access to the school, with enrolment falling by 84 children as families KC student seen hanging from rail was not being bullied—Sources Jamaica Observer · 7:22 pm JTA concerned over safety of teachers & students on some campuses Nationwide Radio · 2:11 pm The Jamaica Teachers’ Association, JTA, is expressing concern over the safety and security of students and teachers on some school campuses. This follows at least two instances of violence in two sepa Haughton within right as professor to use school letterhead – UWI registrar Nationwide Radio · 2:11 pm Andre Haughton was within his right as a professor of the University of the West Indies, UWI, to use the school's letterhead to write a character reference for entertainer, Chronic Law. That's the wor | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 12 STORIES | |||||||||
Western Jamaica volunteers rally behind Special Olympics Jamaica Observer · 12:02 am Matthews’ record-breaking century sinks Zimbabwe Women in opener Jamaica Observer · 12:01 am Matthews targets massive centuries as key priority in int'l cricket Nationwide Radio · 7:48 pm Captain of West Indies Women's team, Hayley Matthews, says converting starts into massive centuries is one of her main priorities in International cricket, at the moment. The 28 year old Bajan powerho Infantino to attend Jamaica vs Guatemala Nations League clash Nationwide Radio · 3:52 pm Fifa president Gianni Infantino will be in attendance at the National Stadium in Kingston on Friday-night to watch Jamaica's Reggae Boys and Guatemala battle in a Concacaf Nations League encounter sta West Indies eager to end India ODI Series drought – Sammy Nationwide Radio · 2:11 pm Coach of the West Indies, Daren Sammy, says his players are eager to make history by ending the team’s long wait for an One-Day International, ODI, series victory in India. The West Indies are set to | |||||||||
⚑ ENTERTAINMENT 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Yaksta and JR Stinga set for Kurt Riley’s Tun it Up Thursday Jamaica Observer · 12:06 pm ‘Do not sleep on Jamaican talent’ Jamaica Observer · 12:16 am Guardian sponsors Reggae Warriors’ tour of Canada Jamaica Observer · 12:03 am | |||||||||
⚑ GENERAL NEWS 27 STORIES | |||||||||
We need a plan Jamaica Observer · 12:02 am Increasing administrative demands force closure of Janet Richards Foundation Jamaica Observer · 12:01 am Seiveright urges youth to adopt aggressive entrepreneurial mindset Jamaica Observer · 9:04 pm Petersfield High keep daCosta hopes alive with win over Little London Jamaica Observer · 8:12 pm Barbados PM wants Caribbean to remain a zone of peace Jamaica Observer · 7:58 pm | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 6 STORIES | |||||||||
17 high schools to benefit from US furniture drive WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am NEW YORK: Sixteen western high schools and one in Portland are set to benefit from a donation drive in the United States, which has sourced some 8,000 pieces of classroom furniture. The furniture driv Spring Mount access crisis hurts John’s Hall Primary WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: The John’s Hall Primary School is losing students as the collapse of the Spring Mount road in St James disrupts access to the school, with enrolment falling by 84 children as families Specialist urges rebuilding of minds after Melissa WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am Rebuilding schools after Hurricane Melissa must go beyond repairing roofs, replacing books and restoring classrooms, with greater attention being paid to the emotional and psychological toll of the di | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
JUTC Launches New Port Antonio to Kingston Bus Route JIS · 4:44 pm The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has officially launched its new Route 710 service, providing commuters with another public transportation option between Port Antonio in Portland and downtown House Establishes Comprehensive Statutory Framework for Environmental Protection Levy JIS · 2:48 pm The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (September 22), passed legislation to establish a clear and comprehensive statutory framework for the Environmental Protection Levy (EPL) applied to imported a PM Urges Jamaicans to Focus on Resilience Building JIS · 2:01 pm Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to place resilience at the centre of their home investment decisions. He noted that as climate alters weather patterns, [...] NaRRA Active on the Ground, While Building Out Internal Structures JIS · 11:51 am The National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) is actively engaged on the ground while work continues to build out the Authority’s administrative systems and personnel. Chief Executive O MSMEs Being Assisted to Go to the Next Level JIS · 11:49 am The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is working to scale Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), as part of the Government’s long-term economic development strategy. State Mini | |||||||||
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