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26 Oct, 2026
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50 container homes to be built in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland
Approximately 50 container homes will be constructed in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland, with 20 already erected, as the Government accelerates housing assistance for persons displaced by Hurricane Melissa. …
26 Oct, 2026
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Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Or
LONDON (AP) — Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or on Monday and became the first Englishman in 25 years to receive the prestigious prize. The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals for club and country…
26 Oct, 2026
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Spain star Alexia Putellas wins her third women’s Ballon d’Or award
LONDON (AP) — Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third women’s Ballon d’Or award on Monday after leading her former club Barcelona to multiple trophies last season including the Women’s Champions…
26 Oct, 2026
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Labour Ministry providing flood relief in St Catherine amid heavy rains
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says it is providing assistance to residents of St Catherine affected by flooding caused by heavy rains that lashed the country over the past few days. The…
26 Oct, 2026
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Two men found not guilty of Burnt Shop district, St Andrew drive-by shooting
Two mechanics were today found not guilty in the Gun Court in Kingston in connection with a drive-by shooting in Burnt Shop district, St Andrew in 2024. Roshane Miller, 34, and Carey Josephs, 47,…
26 Oct, 2026
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All roads affected by heavy rainfall reopened, says NWA
The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that all roads impacted by heavy rainfall over the last three days have been reopened. The NWA, in a statement on Monday, said the affected roads were in…
26 Oct, 2026
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St Thomas flooding affects 313 residents and 56 homes; relief operations continue – Labour Ministry
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says emergency relief operations are continuing in St Thomas, where, based on preliminary reports, 56 houses have been flooded and 313 residents affected by…
26 Oct, 2026
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Wheatley launches inquiry into JETS cyber breach
Describing a recent cyber breach at Jamaica Electronic Transfer Services Limited (JETS) as a matter of “national concern”, Technology Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley has launched a formal inquiry,…
26 Oct, 2026
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Container home construction for hurricane-affected families under way in Trelawny, Hanover
The construction of container homes for families affected by Hurricane Melissa is now under way in Trelawny and Hanover as part of the Government’s efforts to deliver housing solutions under its…