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UNGA 81: Five key takeaways from general debate Al Jazeera · 3:30 am The 81st United Nations General Assembly ends with AI, Palestine and wars dominating speeches. | |||||||||
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Govt, funeral homes agree emergency measures to clear burial backlog Barbados Today · 8:30 pm Grieving families should see faster access to burial and cremation warrants after the government and funeral directors agreed on emergency measures to clear a backlog of bodies awaiting release, offic | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 19 STORIES | |||||||||
BAR FIGHT Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The Advocates’ Association of Jamaica (AAJ) and Jamaican Bar Association are dismissing what they described as “narratives being peddled” to distort their campaign for amendments to the Firearms (Proh Holness pushes for faster, more strategic regulation in regional agriculture Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says bureaucracy is strangling agricultural investment in the Caribbean, requiring faster and more strategic regulation to help Jamaica and the region Bureaucracy choking agri-investments across the Caribbean, says Holness Jamaica Observer · 12:06 am Green demands action plan from Caribbean agriculture conference Jamaica Observer · 12:05 am Dealing with weather-related disruptions and increasing production has been challenging — Greene Jamaica Observer · 9:25 pm | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 23 STORIES | |||||||||
Witness: Cop approached me amid Pathways siege Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am A policewoman whose gun was allegedly used by now-deceased church leader Kevin Smith to fire at police during a deadly October 2021 service, had reportedly approached a senior officer after members of BAR FIGHT - Defence lawyers says ‘unrelenting’ push for gun law reform about fairness, justice Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The Advocates’ Association of Jamaica (AAJ) and Jamaican Bar Association are dismissing what they described as “narratives being peddled” to distort their campaign for amendments to the Firearms (Proh JCF Clamps Down on Cyber-Threats: Portmore Man Latest To Be Charged For Inciting Violence JCF (Police) · 7:59 pm JCF CLAMPS DOWN ON CYBER-THREATS: PORTMORE MAN LATEST TO BE CHARGED FOR INCITING VIOLENCE The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is aware of a serious trend involving online threats aimed at government Green Island Records Three-Year Low In Murders WESTERN JA JCF (Police) · 7:59 pm GREEN ISLAND RECORDS THREE-YEAR LOW IN MURDERS The community of Green Island in Hanover is on track to record its lowest number of murders in three years, with just three murders recorded so far in 20 Champagnie: Gun court case reduction has nothing to do with Firearms Act Nationwide Radio · 7:30 pm King's Counsel Peter Champagnie is rubbishing claims that the Firearms Act is the reason for a reduction in cases before the Gun Court. Speaking at a media briefing at the General Legal Coucil in King | |||||||||
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Official urges CARICOM to strengthen regional food economy Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: With the Caribbean importing more than half of its food, CARICOM Assistant Secretary General Dr Wendell Samuel says the situation poses a major threat to the region’s economic resilien BOJ raises key policy interest rate Nationwide Radio · 6:33 pm The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, is raising its key policy interest rate by half a percentage point to six percent, in a bid to rein in rising prices. The increase takes effect on Tuesday, September 29. The | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 5 STORIES | |||||||||
43 Ghanaian nurses arrive in Jamaica Nationwide Radio · 10:08 am The first batch of Ghanaian nurses recruited to support Jamaica’s health care system has arrived. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton, says the 43 specialist nurses landed at Norman Ma Alleged wife killer hospitalised after attack by jail inmates Jamaica Observer · 12:26 am | |||||||||
⚑ EDUCATION 9 STORIES | |||||||||
Muschett High contemplating digitising library books after Hurricane Melissa experience WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: Almost one year after Hurricane Melissa damaged library books and equipment at Muschett High School in Trelawny, the institution’s administration is considering digitising its referenc Jodie Bowes-Morrison inspires Strathmore Gardens children to dream big Jamaica Observer · 5:33 pm Porus primary graduates honoured as shoe drive reaches eight Manchester schools Jamaica Observer · 3:00 pm Wolmer’s Boys student dies after collapsing during class Jamaica Observer · 2:10 pm · also: Nationwide Radio WWKids Educational Conference returns stronger Jamaica Observer · 12:17 pm | |||||||||
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Hoteliers still awaiting payouts from insurance companies for Melissa damage – JHTA Nationwide Radio · 10:06 am The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, JHTA, says its members are still waiting to receive payouts from their insurers for damage to their properties caused by Hurricane Melissa. The JHTA boss is Persistent water shortage rocks British Virgin Islands Nationwide Radio · 9:33 am Persistent water shortage across parts of the British Virgin Islands are leaving some residents without running water for weeks. This is according to a National Democratic Party candidate for the Thir | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 9 STORIES | |||||||||
Boyz stunned: Honduras end 13-year winless drought against Jamaica Jamaica Observer · 9:51 pm Walker Cup heats up as 14 teams advance; big clashes set for Tuesday Jamaica Observer · 4:14 pm Cavalier wins second straight, beating Arnett Gardens Nationwide Radio · 3:26 pm Former Jamaica Premier League Champions, Cavalier S.C, made it two wins from two games as they defeated Arnett Gardens 3-2 on Sunday at Turner's Oval. Assistant coach, Everdean Scarlett, says his team HARDER THEY COME Jamaica Observer · 12:22 am Speid wary but confident as Reggae Boyz face tough Nations League test vs Honduras Race for daCosta Cup progress heats up Jamaica Observer · 12:20 am | |||||||||
⚑ ENTERTAINMENT 5 STORIES | |||||||||
'Stitchie' hailed as one of Jamaica's greatest deejays Nationwide Radio · 5:56 pm Tributes are pouring in for veteran deejay and gospel artiste Cleveland Laing, better known as Lieutenant Stitchie. Stitchie died at the hospital in Kingston on Monday, one day shy of his 61st birthda Calypso icon the Mighty Sparrow dies at 91 Jamaica Observer · 12:26 am | |||||||||
⚑ GENERAL NEWS 21 STORIES | |||||||||
Cove Primary returns stronger after Melissa Jamaica Observer · 12:02 am 48-hour curfew extended in Kingston Western Division Jamaica Observer · 6:28 pm Miss Universe Organization reaffirms support for delegate safety Jamaica Observer · 3:50 pm Adam Stewart and Sheryl Lee Ralph to be honoured at AFJ 2026 Hummingbird Gala Jamaica Observer · 3:30 pm IICA to establish agriculture innovation centre in Jamaica Jamaica Observer · 1:29 pm | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Gov`t Advancing Relocation of Parottee Residents WESTERN JA JIS · 10:00 am Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is actively advancing plans for the relocation of vulnerable residents in Parottee, St. Elizabeth. The fishing community suffered Green Island Records Three-Year Low In Murders WESTERN JA JCF (Police) · 7:59 pm GREEN ISLAND RECORDS THREE-YEAR LOW IN MURDERS The community of Green Island in Hanover is on track to record its lowest number of murders in three years, with just three murders recorded so far in 20 Squash release date revised to the end of October WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 10:32 am Dancehall entertainer, Squash, is to be released from federal prison in less than 30 days. This, as the Federal Bureau of Prisons in the United States has revised the date to October 27. The St James Increased policing and community engagement helping Green Island crime fight – JCF WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 9:47 am The Hanover police say a crackdown on gangs, coupled with intensified community engagement, is helping to turn the tide on murders in Green Island. Commanding Officer for the division, Superintendent | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
CASE Being Positioned as Key Player to Advance Agricultural Research – Minister JIS · 5:12 pm The College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) is being positioned as a key player in Jamaica’s efforts to advance agricultural research, innovation and food security. Minister without Portf Monetary Policy Press Release – September 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 4:38 pm BANK OF JAMAICA INCREASES POLICY RATE TO 6.0 PER CENT AS PART OF POLICY MEASURES TO CONTAIN INFLATION During its meetings on 24 and 25 September 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC/the Committee) Environment Must Be Created for Young People to View Agriculture as Rewarding Career – PM JIS · 2:42 pm Caribbean countries must create an environment in which young people increasingly view agriculture as an industry capable of generating rewarding careers, entrepreneurship and wealth, says Prime Minis Prime Minister Says Greater Emphasis Must Be Placed on Productivity in Agricultural Sector JIS · 2:35 pm Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says productivity must become the central organising principle of agricultural policy if the Caribbean is to improve the long-term competitiveness of Prime Minister Calls for Long-Term Supply Contracts for Farmers JIS · 2:31 pm Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is advocating for the establishment of long-term supply contracts to give farmers greater certainty about markets and to encourage increased investmen | |||||||||
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