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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES | |||||||||
South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast Al Jazeera · 3:58 am Seoul has urged Pyongyang to remove any other mines planted on the southern side of the military demarcation line. | |||||||||
⚑ CARIBBEAN 4 STORIES | |||||||||
New gun court judge urges faster court tech, police files Barbados Today · 6:36 pm The newly established gun court’s first judge on Monday stressed that modern court technology and prompt delivery of police case files will help reduce backlogs and maintain public confidence in... Th | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 13 STORIES | |||||||||
Doctors’ pay fight ends in major win Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Following the Industrial Disputes Tribunal’s landmark ruling in favour of doctors in their long-running allowances dispute with the State, senior trade unionist Lambert Brown says the medical practiti NaRRA to be headquartered at Digicel Building downtown Nationwide Radio · 6:19 pm The National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority, NaRRA, will be establishing its headquarters at the Digicel Building in downtown Kingston. In a release from the Office of the Cabinet on Monday, Grenada sets November 5 date for general election Nationwide Radio · 6:01 pm Grenadians will go the polls on November 5. Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell, announced the general election date on Sunday. This sets the stage for a closely watched contest to determine whether the N Chester Castle residents block roads in protest over poor conditions WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 3:12 pm Hanover residents blocked several roadways in the Chester Castle Division in East Hanover over deteriorating road conditions on Monday. Member of Parliament for East Hanover, Andrea Purkiss, spoke wit Senator calls for review of extended bid validation period in public procurement Nationwide Radio · 3:07 pm Government senator, Sherene Golding Campbell, says the extended bid validation period in the public procurement process needs to be reviewed. She says it is one several rules currently adversely affec | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 15 STORIES | |||||||||
Confession under scrutiny in Pathways trial Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The evidentiary phase of the Pathways murder trial is currently on pause as Justice Leighton Pusey considers whether to admit a caution statement containing a reported confession by accused Andre Rudd JCF FREED IN FATAL RUN - Court tosses father’s negligence case after son collapsed, died during recruitment test Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am A father has lost his negligence claim against the State over the death of his son, who collapsed during a physical assessment for recruitment to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) five years ago. S Reid trial rolls on despite lawyers’ absence Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am A judge on Monday did not allow the absence of defence attorney Hugh Wildman to delay the resumption of the oft-delayed fraud trial involving former Education Minister Ruel Reid. Wildman is the attorn Alleged wanted man fatally shot by police in Christiana Nationwide Radio · 7:49 pm A man the police say was wanted for murder was fatally shot on Wildman Street in Christiana, Manchester on Monday. He has so far only been identified by his alias 'Richie.' Reports are that police act Murders down 23% Nationwide Radio · 6:14 pm Jamaica has recorded a 23 percent decline in murders since the start of the year. That's the latest crime figures from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF. It says 405 murders were recorded across the | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 8 STORIES | |||||||||
IMF points to Jamaica as example of smarter tax collection Nationwide Radio · 6:43 pm The International Monetary Fund, IMF, is holding up Jamaica as an example for the world of how to collect more taxes without leaning harder on taxpayers. In its latest Fiscal Monitor, released on Mond Euro continues slide against the pound amid concerns over France's fiscal outlook Nationwide Radio · 9:50 am The euro was on track for a sixth straight daily loss against sterling on Monday, its sharpest decline since mid-July, as concerns about France's fiscal outlook continued to weigh on the single curren Schneider Electric to buy US software firm PTC in $22.6 billion deal Nationwide Radio · 9:49 am France's Schneider Electric struck its biggest deal ever on Monday, agreeing to buy US software company PTC for around US$22.6 billion as it builds up its data centre business amid booming demand. How FOREX: JM$159.36 to US$1 Nationwide Radio · 9:48 am The Jamaican dollar will open against the benchmark US dollar selling for an average $159.36. Against the Canadian, the Jamaican will open selling for an average $112.52. And finally, the Jamaican dol Caribbean trade chief paints grim outlook for region’s food exports Jamaica Observer · 12:22 am | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 3 STORIES | |||||||||
Doctors pleased Jamaica Observer · 12:20 am IDT rules in favour of junior doctors in overtime dispute Nationwide Radio · 5:42 pm The Industrial Disputes Tribunal has ruled in favour of the Jamaica Medical Doctors' Association in its long-running overtime dispute with the Government. In an award dated today, the Tribunal orders JMDA continues to urge IDT to work quickly to settle overtime claim Nationwide Radio · 10:11 am Despite the return of normality to the health sector, president of the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association, JMDA, Dr. Jubilee Brown Service is warning the Industrial Disputes Tribunal, IDT, to move ex | |||||||||
⚑ EDUCATION 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Calls for more training, better support for teachers Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am A call is being made for greater investment in teacher training institutions, with Dr Ashburn Pinnock, president of The Mico University College, arguing that while teacher preparation is evolving, it Material shortage forces work stoppage at Burnt Savannah Primary WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 3:15 pm Hurricane repair work at Burnt Savannah Primary School in St Elizabeth, has stalled. Speaking with our news centre on Monday, Vice-principal Gary Johnson said the contractors ran out of building mater Disgruntled residents block main road linking Ramble to Savanna-la-Mar WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 10:16 am Students and other commuters in sections of western Jamaica could find themselves stranded Monday morning. This, as the main road linking Ramble in Hanover to Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland is blocked. Communication specialist Stacy-Ann Smith launches scholarship in honour of late father Nationwide Radio · 9:53 am Author and communications specialist Stacy-Ann Smith has launched the audiobook of her 2021 memoir Time Does Not Heal with the establishment of a scholarship for outstanding students at Aberdeen High | |||||||||
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Bartlett wants ALEX to become a regional platform Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett want Jamaica’s Agricultural Linkages Exchange (ALEX) to be expanded into a Caribbean-wide platform as part of a broader push to build a regional agricu Insurance association says JHTA claims concerns 'haven't fallen on deaf ears' Nationwide Radio · 9:55 am A week after the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, JHTA, criticised players in the insurance industry for the slow pace of settling claims following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Insuranc | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 10 STORIES | |||||||||
Former JC footballer pens novels to give Denham Town a voice Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Former Jamaica College (JC) Manning Cup footballer Alton Allen has travelled a long way from the streets of Denham Town where he grew up, but nearly three decades after leaving Jamaica for the United West Indies Women crush Zimbabwe to seal T20I series Nationwide Radio · 7:40 pm The West Indies Women secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 International series after beating Zimbabwe by eight wickets at Takashinga Sports Club, on Monday. Batting first, Zimbabwe Speid weighs up 'resilient' Honduras ahead of Nations League clash Nationwide Radio · 2:55 pm Jamaica's senior Reggae Boyz will take aim at winning back-to-back games in the ongoing CONCACAF Nations League when they clash with Honduras later on Monday. Match time is set for 9 pm, Jamaica time. Cavalier crowned KSAFA Under-15 champion Nationwide Radio · 2:54 pm Cavalier were crowned champions of the KSAFA Under-15 football competition after defeating Constant Spring 3-0 in the final at the Bell Chung Oval on Sunday. Timothy Jones led the way for Cavalier wit Kamil Pooran earns maiden West Indies T20I call-up Nationwide Radio · 2:51 pm Kamil Pooran is celebrating a major milestone after earning his maiden call-up to the West Indies senior team for the five-match T20 International series against India. The opening match is scheduled | |||||||||
⚑ ENTERTAINMENT 2 STORIES | |||||||||
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⚑ GENERAL NEWS 20 STORIES | |||||||||
Insurance assurance Jamaica Observer · 12:18 am Olise inspires France comeback with brace in 4-1 Nations League Win Nationwide Radio · 7:33 pm Michael Olise came off the bench to score two second half goals as former World Champions France came from behind to beat Belgium 4-1 in their European Nations League game at the Stade de France on Mo Chester Castle roads being cleared after blockade WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 6:00 pm Roadways in the Chester Castle Division in East Hanover that were blocked by residents earlier on Monday are being cleared. Councillor for the division, Wynter McIntosh provided the update with our ne NaRRA signs $115m per year lease for new headquarters at Digicel Building Jamaica Observer · 5:19 pm 32 dead after military plane crash in Nigeria Jamaica Observer · 3:49 pm | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 5 STORIES | |||||||||
Island Challenge Jamaica Aims to Raise £100,000 for Falmouth Hospital WESTERN JA JIS · 5:51 pm Demonstrating the link between adventure, tourism, philanthropy and community development, the Sandals Foundation’s Island Challenge Jamaica got off to a strong start on Friday, October 2, with approx Chester Castle roads being cleared after blockade WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 6:00 pm Roadways in the Chester Castle Division in East Hanover that were blocked by residents earlier on Monday are being cleared. Councillor for the division, Wynter McIntosh provided the update with our ne | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
NaRRA Examines Major Water Infrastructure to Address Drought JIS · 6:57 pm The National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) is examining major water infrastructure projects following meetings with Minister the Hon. Matthew Samuda along with his team from the Mini Island Challenge Jamaica Aims to Raise £100,000 for Falmouth Hospital WESTERN JA JIS · 5:51 pm Demonstrating the link between adventure, tourism, philanthropy and community development, the Sandals Foundation’s Island Challenge Jamaica got off to a strong start on Friday, October 2, with approx Young People Urged to Give Blood Regularly JIS · 4:22 pm Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is urging young people to adopt a culture of giving blood regularly, noting that more persons [...] Chief Technical Director Calls for More Climate Resilient Houses JIS · 4:13 pm Chief Technical Director, Housing, Urban Renewal and Projects, Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Authrine Scarlett, has called for the building of more climate-resilient hous Government Advancing Water Network Modernisation JIS · 4:04 pm Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has outlined significant initiatives being implemented by the Government to modernise the nation’s 80-year-old water distributio | |||||||||
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