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22 Oct, 2026
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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…
22 Oct, 2026
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PM appeals to persons to sell land to the government for housing
In an effort to provide more housing solutions to the most vulnerable and needy, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, is calling on persons with land in developed areas to approach the Government for…
22 Oct, 2026
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt non-citizen voting investigation in 9 states
A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to halt investigations in nine states into whether non-citizens are registered to vote. US District Court Judge Araceli…
22 Oct, 2026
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Two constables charged in separate unlawful wounding and assault cases
Two members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have been charged in connection with separate incidents of alleged unlawful wounding and assault investigated by the Independent Commission of…
22 Oct, 2026
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Urgent race to fix software flaw that could threaten 70 per cent of websites worldwide
LONDON (AP) – Governments and corporations worked throughout the night on urgent security updates after the AI-assisted discovery of vulnerabilities in a programming language vital to 70 per cent of…
22 Oct, 2026
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Hill urges western businesses to tap US$2.4 billion reconstruction opportunities
Western Jamaica's business community is being challenged to position itself for a share of US$2.4 billion in private-sector reconstruction opportunities, as the Government prepares to accelerate…
22 Oct, 2026
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Experts cast doubt on Venezuela's longtime claim of 300 billion barrels of reserve oil
AP – A single figure sets Venezuela apart from the rest of the world: 303 billion barrels of so-called proven oil reserves. But experts say the country's estimate is inherently problematic and…
22 Oct, 2026
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Government exploring innovative irrigation solutions to boost food security
The Government is exploring innovative approaches to irrigation and water management to enhance Jamaica’s agricultural resilience and strengthen food security. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
22 Oct, 2026
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Leroy Fearon | There are many things right with the Jamaican education system
Jamaica has become accustomed to conversations about what is wrong with its education system. We speak about declining performance, indiscipline, teacher shortages, inadequate resources, inequity, and…