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23 Oct, 2026
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‘Don’t look for the cheap one’ - Advocate makes case for certified helmets
For Devon Kinkead, helmet safety is not just a recommendation. It is a personal commitment shaped by years of experience around motorcycles and a deep concern for the lives of riders in his community.
23 Oct, 2026
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16 resorts unite under Intimate Resorts of Negril for global marketing push
WESTERN BUREAU: Sixteen independent Negril resorts have joined forces under Intimate Resorts of Negril in a global marketing drive aimed at strengthening their competitiveness, with support from the…
23 Oct, 2026
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St Catherine Heroes Day awards recognise parish contributors
The St Catherine Municipal Corporation held its Heroes Day civic function at Emancipation Square, where 10 parish residents were honoured for their contributions to national development. The citations…
23 Oct, 2026
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Breast-cancer survivors get practical support
Women recovering from breast cancer surgery are to benefit from a donation of breast prostheses and specialised mastectomy bras from the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston and Precision Imaging Centre.…
23 Oct, 2026
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William Craig named Armenia’s honorary consul to Jamaica
William Craig, executive chairman and chief executive officer of BCMG Insurance Brokers, has been confirmed and ratified as honorary consul of the Republic of Armenia to Jamaica, a move expected to…
23 Oct, 2026
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Met Service issues flash flood watch for eight parishes amid increased rainfall
The Meteorological Service has issued a flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St Ann, St Mary, Portland, St Thomas, Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine and Clarendon. A flash flood…
23 Oct, 2026
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PNP moves to add Scean Barnswell to Clarendon Municipal Corporation lawsuit
The People’s National Party (PNP) has moved to bring Councillor Scean Barnswell into the legal battle over the leadership of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation. The PNP says it has filed an…
23 Oct, 2026
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BOJ monitoring JETS cyber incident, urges public to be vigilant
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says it is working with Jamaica Electronic Transfer Services (JETS) Limited, member financial institutions, and national authorities following a cyber incident at the…
23 Oct, 2026
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Inclement weather forces suspension of classes at some Portland schools
Classes were suspended on Friday at some schools in Portland due to the inclement weather affecting Jamaica. Among the affected schools was Port Antonio Primary School. “We had to postpone heritage…