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TODAY'S WEATHER   Kingston 33°/23° · 28% rain  •  Montego Bay 33°/24° · 20% rain  •  Sav-la-Mar 32°/24° · 29% rain
TOP STORY
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am
WESTERN BUREAU: The St James-based Herbert Morrison Technical High School is facing a significant challenge to recover past students’ records and library materials lost during the passage of the Category 5 Hurricane Melissa last October. The school, located in
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Bad roads backlash
Jamaica Observer · 12:30 am
School labs struggling to recover while students adapt WESTERN JA
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am
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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES
Al Jazeera reports from near front line in Ethiopia’s Afar region
Al Jazeera · 4:44 am
Al Jazeera reports from Ethiopia’s Afar region, where fighting has spread amid efforts to oust PM Abiy Ahmed.
Oil prices surge after Trump rejects Iran’s plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera · 4:17 am
Brent crude rises more than 3 percent to top $107 a barrel as Washington dismisses Tehran's proposal to end war.
Azeez Al-Shaair honours slain Palestinian sisters despite NFL sanctions
Al Jazeera · 4:12 am
The Houston Texans linebacker wore eye black with the names of slain sisters Lana, 12, and Bana, eight.
Mapping Israel’s 300 checkpoints: Where they are and how they work
Al Jazeera · 3:50 am
Israel has shut occupied West Bank crossings for a week, further restricting Palestinian movement and holy site access.
⚑ CARIBBEAN 4 STORIES
COMMENTARY/TRIBUTE: Sparrow gone, for real this time
Dominica News Online · 6:39 pm
All views and claims expressed in this article belong to the author The calypso king has left the stage, but kaiso, and the fight against diabetes, st
PMO denies reports of Barbados UNGA walkout
Barbados Today · 5:16 pm
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has denied reports that the Barbados delegation joined dozens of delegates in a walkout at the United Nations Genera
Sparrow dead: calypso icon exits stage at 91
St. Lucia Times · 4:52 pm
Legendary Trinidad and Tobago calypsonian the Mighty Sparrow – real name Slinger Francisco – arguably the artform’s greatest exponent, passed away pea
Mottley: Caribbean mourns Mighty Sparrow
Barbados Today · 4:36 pm
Prime Minister Mia Mottley says the Caribbean has lost a towering cultural figure with the passing of calypso legend Slinger Francisco, the Mighty Sparrow. In a statement issued on his... The post Mot
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 2 STORIES
Trump expects new Iran talks despite rejecting deal offer
Jamaica Observer · 1:58 pm
Tavares-Finson cautions against any substantial changes to Firearms Act
Jamaica Observer · 11:26 am
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 3 STORIES
Alleged serial thief fatally shot by police in St Elizabeth, firearm seized WESTERN JA
Jamaica Observer · 10:55 am
Leaked sex tape costs software engineer a home
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:10 am
The United States-based software engineer accused of causing the leak of videos and photographs of a sexual encounter with a Jamaican attorney has lost a multimillion-dollar home in St Ann, which has
Nightmare witness
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am
After spending 47 days in custody on gun and robbery charges, St Catherine musician Shamar Champagne says he was amused when the woman who accused him of armed robbery claimed she had seen him in a ni
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 1 STORIES
Missing wire transfer returned to sender after bank trace
Jamaica Observer · 12:03 am
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⚑ HEALTH 1 STORIES
From Mona to Havana and back again - Cuba-trained medical doctor Dominique Whitely recounts gritty seven-year pursuit of degree
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:10 am
Armed with a newly minted medical degree and seven years’ worth of resilience forged in resource-starved Havana, 29-year-old Dominique Whitely has brought her stethoscope back to Jamaica, ready to tak
⚑ EDUCATION 4 STORIES
‘Bouncing back better’ - Cove Primary transformed after Melissa’s blow WESTERN JA
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am
WESTERN BUREAU: A beaming Dr Michelle Pinnock last Thursday said she could now “thank God for Melissa” as a result of what has been created at Cove Pr
School labs struggling to recover while students adapt WESTERN JA
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Several high schools in western Jamaica are still working to restore their hurricane-ravaged laboratories, some of which were complete
POWERING UP AGAIN - Western schools looking towards solar installations post-Melissa WESTERN JA
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am
WESTERN BUREAU: At least two western Jamaica high schools that were damaged during Hurricane Melissa last October are looking to expand the solar-powe
Congratulations, Dr Marcus Steele
Jamaica Observer · 4:11 pm
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 1 STORIES
Jamaica calls for reform of multilateral system, stronger climate and security cooperation
Jamaica Observer · 10:29 am
⚑ TOURISM 2 STORIES
Cruise association lauds Sandals-Royal Caribbean Group partnership
Jamaica Observer · 12:28 am
Six in 10 tourism insurance claims still unresolved
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Nearly two-thirds of the Hurricane Melissa insurance claims filed by hotel operators are still awaiting full settlement, according to a new Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA)
⚑ ENTERTAINMENT 2 STORIES
Lt Stitchie hospitalised with 'low blood count'
Jamaica Observer · 8:18 pm
Calypso king Mighty Sparrow dies at 91
Jamaica Observer · 3:55 pm
⚑ GENERAL NEWS 12 STORIES
Bad roads backlash
Jamaica Observer · 12:30 am
Ramos fires holders Portugal to Nations League win in Norway
Jamaica Observer · 4:37 pm
Phillips calls for increase in CDF; says State agencies have abandoned their roles
Jamaica Observer · 3:37 pm
Portmore United start defence of JPL title
Jamaica Observer · 12:18 pm
39 killed in crashes during August – ITA
Jamaica Observer · 12:03 pm
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 5 STORIES
Alleged serial thief fatally shot by police in St Elizabeth, firearm seized WESTERN JA
Jamaica Observer · 10:55 am
‘Bouncing back better’ - Cove Primary transformed after Melissa’s blow WESTERN JA
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am
WESTERN BUREAU: A beaming Dr Michelle Pinnock last Thursday said she could now “thank God for Melissa” as a result of what has been created at Cove Pr
School labs struggling to recover while students adapt WESTERN JA
Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Several high schools in western Jamaica are still working to restore their hurricane-ravaged laboratories, some of which were complete
ECJ Writes to Mayors Again Regarding By-Elections WESTERN JA
ECJ · 10:25 am
ECJ Writes to Mayors Again Regarding By-Elections KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has renewed its call for the Chairpersons of the Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Thomas, an
ECJ Writes to Mayors Regarding By-Elections WESTERN JA
ECJ · 10:18 am
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has reminded the Chairpersons of three Municipal Corporations, namely Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Thomas and Westmoreland, of their respo
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES
CLA Makes It Easier for Traditional Growers to Enter Legal Cannabis Sector
JIS · 3:08 pm
Traditional marijuana farmers are encouraged to take advantage of dedicated pathways introduced by the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), making it easier for them to enter the legal cannabis industr
Men Urged to Take Charge of Their Health
JIS · 2:58 pm
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is urging Jamaican men to be proactive in their health and wellness. She said they should prioritise prevention, pay attention
Reggae Boyz Head Coach Pleased With Team’s Performance
JIS · 1:03 pm
Reggae Boyz Head Coach, Rudolph Speid, is expressing satisfaction with the team’s ball possession, control, and passing accuracy in their victory over Guatemala in their Concacaf Nations League opener
Strong Penalties Must Be Maintained for Serious Firearm Offences – Minister Chuck
JIS · 1:01 pm
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says strong penalties must be maintained under the Firearms Act for serious offences particularly where guns are used in committing v
Jamaica Mines Historic Gold at Worldskills Shanghai 2026
JIS · 11:51 am
Jamaica has struck gold on the world stage, with Brandon Brown making history as the country’s first medalist at the WorldSkills Competition. The Optoelectronic Technology competitor consistently disp
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