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Wounding case against ex-police trainee to go to trial after mediation fails, psychiatric evaluation ordered

A former police trainee charged for allegedly injuring a colleague with a metal pipe during a confrontation in a dormitory at the police training institution in Twickenham Park, St Catherine, is to…
22 Oct, 2026 0

Jamaicans urged to brace for increased rainfall as broad trough approaches

Jamaicans are being urged to brace for increased rainfall over the next few days as a broad trough is expected to bring unstable weather conditions across the island from Friday morning through…
FILE - Former police data analyst Davin Hall uses the Waze navigation app while driving through Greensboro, N.C., on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed, File)
22 Oct, 2026 0

Waze rejects Malaysia’s data risks claims after civil servants barred from using the app

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Waze on Thursday rejected Malaysia’s claims that it collects sensitive government information or allows any entity to exploit personal user data, after the government…
Agricultural produce on display at a farm show.
22 Oct, 2026 0

Hague Agricultural Show set for February 2027 return after Melissa cancellation

The Hague Agricultural Show, Jamaica’s second-largest event of its kind, is scheduled to return on February 10, 2027, following the cancellation of its 2026 staging due to the devastation caused by…
Lyonnes' Jule Brand, right, attempts a shot at goal past Barcelona's Irene Paredes during the Women's Champions League final soccer match between FC Barcelona and OL Lyonnes in Oslo, Norway, Saturday, May 23, 2026.Lyonnes' Jule Brand, right, attempts a sho
22 Oct, 2026 0

FIFA picks US as host of first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028

ZURICH (AP) — The United States will host the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup in 2028, football’s governing body said Thursday. FIFA said the tournament featuring 19 of the best women’s clubs…
Dr Adrian Stokes, chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee.
22 Oct, 2026 0

ETOC reports progress in implementation of education reform recommendations

The Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) has announced that 47 per cent of the 365 recommendations from the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission report have now been implemented.…
22 Oct, 2026 0

Dominica PM holds bilateral talks with US on visa issue

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says he has held discussions with United States officials on the visa restrictions imposed by Washington on the Caribbean Community…
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, addressing the regional anti-corruption conference, held under the theme, 'The Fight Against Corruption: Addressing a Common Threat to Society and Development', held at the Organization of Ameri
22 Oct, 2026 0

Justice Minister calls for stronger regional cooperation to fight corruption

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck has called for stronger regional cooperation, greater transparency and improved accountability in the fight against corruption. He warns…
FILE - Former police data analyst Davin Hall uses the Waze navigation app while driving through Greensboro, N.C., on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed, File)
22 Oct, 2026 0

Malaysia bans civil servants from using navigation app Waze, citing data risks over Israeli links

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia on Wednesday banned civil servants from using the navigation application Waze, citing data security concerns due to its Israeli links. Prime Minister Anwar…