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13 Oct, 2026
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First group of US third-country nationals now in Jamaica
The first group of third-country nationals from the United States is now in Jamaica, following their arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Tuesday. The group is being…
13 Oct, 2026
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Bad roads help cops nab suspected poker box thieves
WESTERN BUREAU: Four men suspected of being behind a spate of poker box thefts in Hanover are now in custody after pieces of gaming equipment were found in their possession during a police operation…
13 Oct, 2026
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PSOJ urges businesses to make mental health a leadership priority
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) is urging corporate Jamaica to move beyond mental health awareness campaigns and take practical steps to address workplace conditions that affect…
13 Oct, 2026
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Police seek person who recorded fatal collision that killed teen on Michael Manley Boulevard
The police are appealing to the person who recorded footage of a fatal collision on Michael Manley Boulevard in Kingston that claimed the life of 17-year-old Tianna Taylor to come forward and assist…
13 Oct, 2026
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Integrity Commission flags $11.5 billion in same-day single-source contracts
The Integrity Commission has reported that in 2025 there were 1,618 instances in which a procuring entity made two or more single source awards to the same contractor on the same day, amounting to…
13 Oct, 2026
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Constable Joel Robinson named top cop
Constable Joel Robinson of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) St Catherine North Division walked away with the Chairman’s Award in the the 2026 LASCO, JCF Saluting Our Heroes Awards. Robinson, a…
13 Oct, 2026
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Judge decries ‘inappropriate things’ taking place in CMU trial
The judge presiding over the oft-delayed fraud trial involving former Education Minister Ruel Reid has indicated that “a lot of inappropriate things” have taken place in the case. Senior Parish Court…
13 Oct, 2026
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Jamaica’s tourism stature reinforced on world stage
WESTERN BUREAU: World Travel Awards founder and president Graham Cooke has hailed Jamaica’s international tourism standing, noting that the island’s selection to host the Caribbean and Americas awards…
13 Oct, 2026
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Caribbean tourism growth slows as cruise arrivals surge
WESTERN BUREAU: Caribbean tourism is showing signs of slowing growth, with stayover arrivals increasing by just 1.9 per cent during the first half of 2026, even as cruise passenger visits surged 11…