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Court allows Greene to challenge IC's request for files as part of Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme contracts probe

Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health Errol Greene and the Attorney General have been given the go-ahead by the Supreme Court to challenge a request from the Integrity Commission for the personnel files of eight current and former public officers as part of an investigation by the anti-corruption body into the Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme. The ruling was handed down yesterday by Justice Simone Wint Blair.

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FDNY and officials work the scene of a deadly fire on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in the Sunset Park section of the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
05 Nov, 2026 0

House fire in Brooklyn kills six people and injures nine as more than 200 firefighters respond

NEW YORK (AP) — A fire barrelled through a two-storey home in New York early Thursday, killing six people and injuring nine others, including three firefighters and two police officers, the city’s…
Football coach Anthony Patrick.
05 Nov, 2026 0

Anthony Patrick takes over coaching at Molynes United

Anthony Patrick has reportedly taken over as coach of Molynes United, with reports that the two-time Manning Cup-winning coach led his first training session at the club this morning. This marks…
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Jamaica Baptist Union criticises gov’t over Jamaica's abstention on Cuba embargo vote

The Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) has criticised the Government's decision to abstain from a United Nations vote calling for an end to the United States' economic, commercial and financial…
05 Nov, 2026 0

Improved water levels not enough to lift drought restrictions – NWC

Despite recent rains and improvements at the Hermitage Dam and Mona Reservoir, the National Water Commission (NWC) has indicated that it is not yet in a position to lift water restrictions. As of…
Opposition Spokesperson on Health and Wellness, Dr Alfred Dawes.
05 Nov, 2026 0

Dawes calls for restructuring of health sector spending to improve outcomes

Opposition Spokesperson on Health and Wellness Dr Alfred Dawes is calling for the Government to restructure its health expenditure in key areas to improve the public health system. He was speaking…
He is scheduled to appear before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Thursday, November 12.
05 Nov, 2026 0

Update | 50-y-o man charged over $51.7 million cocaine bust in Papine

A 50-year-old man has been charged by the police in relation to Monday’s seizure of 152 pounds of cocaine, which reportedly has an estimated street value of $51.7 million, allegedly at his premises in…
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd Green, addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 3.
05 Nov, 2026 0

Agriculture Ministry on drive to boost domestic food production ahead of Christmas season

The Ministry of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to boost domestic food production ahead of the Christmas season, targeting farmers with access to reliable water supply and underutilised land. …
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 3.
05 Nov, 2026 0

Tufton welcomes findings of World Bank health review

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has welcomed and endorsed the findings of the Jamaica Health Public Expenditure Review, prepared by the World Bank at the request of the…
05 Nov, 2026 0

Machete-wielding man fatally shot by police in Linstead

A machete-wielding man was fatally shot by the police in Linstead, St Catherine on Wednesday after he allegedly attacked them. The deceased has been identified as 28-year-old Anthony Parker,…