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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Iraq devalues dinar to ease cash crunch, leaving traders in limbo Al Jazeera · 3:44 am The government hopes a weaker dinar will help pay salaries, but traders face rising import costs and uncertainty. | |||||||||
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Boat captain operated with expired licence, inquiry hears St. Lucia Times · 6:57 pm The captain of Cazorla Jr admitted before the Commission of Inquiry into the fatal Anse Cochon boat collision that he operated the vessel despite knowing that his boatmaster’s licence had expired. Tys | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 22 STORIES | |||||||||
Reckoning over rights Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang’s assertion that legal challenges in the United States (US) against its third-country deportation policy are of no concern to Jamaica has drawn criticism fro Portmore pushes for control of proposed parish lands Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The Portmore Municipal Council is calling for the Government to hand it immediate administrative responsibility for the area earmarked to become Jamaica’s newest parish under the Counties and Parishes PSG humiliate Manchester City in 4-2 Etihad thriller Nationwide Radio · 7:17 pm Champions Paris Saint Germain continues to make a mockery of English opposition in the European Champions League, on Wednesday they went to the North/West of England and beat Premier League leaders Ma Morris-Dixon: Only 27% of $336B in 2025 contracts were single-source Nationwide Radio · 6:19 pm Information Minister, Senator Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon, says only 27% of the $336.4B dollars in contracts awarded in 2025, were single-source. Her comment follows a special Integrity Commission report th Justice Minister: IC reporting format may fuel unfounded corruption claims Nationwide Radio · 6:15 pm Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, says the Integrity Commission's annual report gives rise to speculation about corruption that may not be founded in reality. The minister was directing questions to mem | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 21 STORIES | |||||||||
Pathways cop denies gun threat Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am A detective constable yesterday denied suggestions that he had pointed his service pistol at murder accused Andre Ruddock and threatened to kill him over a false name allegedly given by the accused. T 48-Hour Curfew Imposed in Sections of the St James Policing Division WESTERN JA JCF (Police) · 7:44 pm Assault At Common Law, Fatal Shooting and Firearm Seized in the Wailers, Kingston JCF (Police) · 7:06 pm | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 9 STORIES | |||||||||
KSAMC moving to relocate homeless from New Kingston Nationwide Radio · 1:24 pm The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, is moving to relocate homeless people from the New Kingston business district. That's according to deputy mayor, Lorraine Dobson. Dobson made t PSOJ urges businesses to address conditions that could affect employees mental well-being Nationwide Radio · 1:18 pm The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ, is urging corporate Jamaica to address workplace conditions which may affect the mental well-being of employees. Executive Director, Sacha Vaccianna-R US inflation rose more than expected amid Middle East conflict Nationwide Radio · 1:09 pm US inflation rose by more than expected in the year to September, in the final data release before the midterm elections next month. Inflation is the rate at which the price of products or services in First set of TCN arrivals in Jamaica comprise 15 men, 7 women Nationwide Radio · 9:29 am The 22 third-country nationals, TCNs, who arrived in Jamaica Tuesday afternoon under the island's transit arrangement with the United States, comprise 15 men and seven women. That's according to an up Bank of America hit with billion-dollar fine over potential money laundering Nationwide Radio · 9:27 am Less than 24 hours before Bank of America was due to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday morning, it was hit by a billion US dollar fine over potential money laundering. On Tuesday, the US Tr | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 5 STORIES | |||||||||
From Somerton to surgical excellence WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am Growing up in rural St James, Camelia Lawrence dreamed of becoming a doctor after witnessing her grandfather suffer from epilepsy and struggle to access appropriate treatment in Jamaica. She vowed to Fight with Dudus reportedly led to Diddy’s hospitalisation Nationwide Radio · 1:29 pm Jamaican drug kingpin, Christopher 'Dudus' Coke and music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs reportedly came to blows in a prison fight that led to the hospitalisation of the American. William Mitchell has that Public increasingly accessing gov't mental health resources – psychiatrist Nationwide Radio · 1:21 pm An increasing number of Jamaicans are accessing mental heath resources offered by the Ministry of Health. This is according to psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital, Dr. Brian Kazaara who spoke with our n | |||||||||
⚑ EDUCATION 4 STORIES | |||||||||
OEC to clear outstanding PEP payments by Friday Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) has pledged to pay all outstanding claims from invigilators and presiding examiners who worked during the 2026 Grade 4 and Grade 5 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Mona coach Craig Butler pleased with Walker Cup final spot after JC expulsion Nationwide Radio · 1:04 pm Head coach of Mona High School, Craig Butler, says he's pleased to have reached the 2026 final of the ISSA Walker Cup competition following the expulsion of Jamaica College. The 2024 Walker Cup champi | |||||||||
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 2 STORIES | |||||||||
KSAMC urges responsible staging of water parties Nationwide Radio · 9:27 am Deputy mayor of Kingston, Lorraine Dobson, says the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation is urging promoters of water parties to be responsible in their staging of events. This, amid concerns | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 21 STORIES | |||||||||
THERE’S HOPE! Jamaica Observer · 12:12 am The World Cup we missed was worth a pitch in every parish Jamaica Observer · 12:04 am Hillel keeps round-of-16 dreams alive with hard-fought victory Jamaica Observer · 12:03 am Clarendon, Munro record wins in daCosta Cup Jamaica Observer · 12:02 am Hill calls for commercial shift in Jamaican football Jamaica Observer · 12:01 am | |||||||||
⚑ ENTERTAINMENT 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Jamaica Music Atlas active! Jamaica Observer · 3:26 am | |||||||||
⚑ GENERAL NEWS 16 STORIES | |||||||||
Jamaica Observer O-TEAM Jamaica Observer · 12:03 am TotalEnergies shows appreciation to customers Jamaica Observer · 5:21 pm Gas prices down $3.06, $2.00, diesel up $3.06 Jamaica Observer · 5:01 pm Real Madrid comeback stuns Roma as Mourinho enjoys happy reunion Jamaica Observer · 4:39 pm Clubs in Legend JPL spend $1.2b annually, says PFJL chairman Jamaica Observer · 4:05 pm | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 6 STORIES | |||||||||
48-Hour Curfew Imposed in Sections of the St James Policing Division WESTERN JA JCF (Police) · 7:44 pm From Somerton to surgical excellence WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am Growing up in rural St James, Camelia Lawrence dreamed of becoming a doctor after witnessing her grandfather suffer from epilepsy and struggle to access appropriate treatment in Jamaica. She vowed to | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Gov’t Has Absorbed $3.7 Billion in Potential Fuel Price Increases Since February JIS · 5:06 pm The Government through the Petrojam pricing mechanism, has shielded Jamaican consumers and businesses from J$3.7 billion (more than US$23 million) in potential fuel price increases since February. Ene JDIC Assures Digital Banking Users of Deposit Protection JIS · 5:06 pm Digital access does not alter the protection provided under the Deposit Insurance Scheme. This assurance comes from the Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation (JDIC) as it addresses the implications of Nation Encouraged to Reflect on Legacy of Resilience During Heritage Week JIS · 5:00 pm Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is encouraging Jamaicans to reflect on the nation’s history of courage and determination as the country [. Jamaicans Encouraged to Join Cyber Reserve Programme JIS · 4:59 pm Jamaicans with cybersecurity skills are being encouraged to volunteer their services to the country by joining the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) Division’s Cyber Reserve Programme. Director of t UNDP Supports Post-Hurricane Rebuilding Through Green Recovery Projects JIS · 4:42 pm Hurricane Melissa-impacted communities across the island will benefit from resilience building support as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) undertakes a new wave of medium-term projects | |||||||||
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