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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…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (left) tours a New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) unit in Greendale district, Bull Bay, with recipient Jodian Bernard on October 21.
22 Oct, 2026 0

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…
Homeland Security Investigations task force officers escort a suspect accused of illegally registering to vote during a federal operation in Commerce, Calif., Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
22 Oct, 2026 0

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 0

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…