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⚑ WORLD NEWS 4 STORIES | |||||||||
‘Nature can recover’: Inside the race to rescue world’s crisis-hit wildlife Al Jazeera · 3:37 am Spark of hope for a natural world beset by crisis, as conservation efforts succeed amid a 73 percent drop in wildlife. | |||||||||
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National Trust sheds light on forgotten Brigand Wars history St. Lucia Times · 6:45 pm The Saint Lucia National Trust is seeking to bring greater attention to a lesser-known chapter of the island’s history surrounding the Brigand Wars, which culminated at Morne Fortune in October 1796. | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 29 STORIES | |||||||||
‘Cushy office’ scale down Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am The Government’s decision to scale down the office space that will house the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) and cut rental costs, though welcomed, is raising questions about MPs raise doubts over trucked water Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am At least two members of parliament (MPs) on Tuesday suggested that some consumers are receiving water from trucks that is not sourced from potable National Water Commission (NWC) supplies. The current Walk for the Cure returns amid mammography crisis Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Jamaicans are being urged to turn cancer awareness into action by participating in the 15th staging of CIBC Caribbean’s Walk for the Cure at Hope Botanical Gardens on Sunday. The event, being held in Ali warns Caribbean to scale up or risk being left behind Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Guyana’s President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has warned Caribbean tourism leaders to “scale up” or risk being left behind as destinations in the Middle East and Latin America pour bill NNN/Bluedot Poll: 49% of Jamaicans distrust the Holness Gov't Nationwide Radio · 7:49 pm Just over a year ago, Jamaicans handed the JLP's Andrew Holness administration a historic third term. Today, nearly half say they don't trust it. That's the finding of the latest Nationwide/Bluedot po | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 10 STORIES | |||||||||
Man fatally shot by police after shooting businessman Nationwide Radio · 6:24 pm A 63-year-old businessman is dead after what the police say was a shootout with the police in Harbour View, Kingston, on Tuesday. He is identified as Paul Andrew Thompson, otherwise called 'Pablo', of Police Seek Witnesses For Court JCF (Police) · 12:52 pm POLICE SEEK WITNESSES FOR COURT Police assigned to the St Catherine South Policing Division are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three witnesses who are vital to a case currently before the Man denied bail over US$2 chain theft Jamaica Observer · 11:14 am Taximan accused of assaulting brother-in-law, stealing car granted $250,000 bail Jamaica Observer · 10:05 am | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies Nationwide Radio · 6:22 pm An elderly woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests over Spain's housing crisis has died. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Madrid's tenants union. The 87-year-old was forcibly removed Squash Association looking to close 2026 season on a high Nationwide Radio · 12:45 pm President of the Jamaica Squash Association, Karen Anderson, says the organisation is looking to close out the 2026 season on a high, with two major events scheduled for late October and November. And | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 1 STORIES | |||||||||
Tea for transformation Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am The Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights has turned proceeds from an elegant afternoon of tea and fellowship held earlier this year into support for healthcare and education. The Kingston-based club o | |||||||||
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Judge: No more delays in CMU trial Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am Former Caribbean Maritime University President, Professor Fritz Pinnock, was yesterday told that he will have to conduct his own cross-examination of witnesses if his attorney, Hugh Wildman, remains a JTA president-elect recuperating after Trelawny crash WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am WESTERN BUREAU: The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is reporting that its president-elect, Dr Maureen Mullings-Nelson, and a senior teacher with whom she was travelling are now recuperating follow | |||||||||
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 3 STORIES | |||||||||
SVG: More than a dozen schools remain closed due to flooding Nationwide Radio · 1:01 pm More than a dozen schools in St. Vincent and the Grenadines remain closed on Wednesday, following widespread flooding and landslides triggered by torrential rainfall. All schools across the eastern Ca | |||||||||
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⚑ SPORTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
15 boats to compete in 63rd Port Antonio Int'l Marlin Tournament Nationwide Radio · 8:21 pm Fifteen boats are expected to compete in this year’s 63rd staging of the Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament, as organisers continue to promote competitive fishing, marine stewardship and com FIFA moves to clarify reports of alleged cover-up Nationwide Radio · 8:12 pm Football's World governing body FIFA has sought to clarify media reports over alleged cover-up that enabled Democratic Republic of Congo to participate at the World Cup this past Summer. Wayne Walker West Indies Women sweep Zimbabwe 3-0 in T20 series Nationwide Radio · 1:00 pm West Indies Women completed a clean sweep of their T20 series against Zimbabwe on Wednesday, defeating the hosts by eight wickets in the third and final match at Takashinga Sports Club. Batting first, Margin of error against No.1 India 'thin' – Hope Nationwide Radio · 12:57 pm West Indies captain Shai Hope plays a shot during the first T20 international cricket match between India and West Indies at the Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow on October 6, 2026. (Photo by Indranil Reggae Boyz 'missed an opportunity' in Honduras draw – Campbell Nationwide Radio · 12:53 pm Jamaica's forward #11 Tyreece Campbell looks at the ball during the Concacaf Nations League Cup football match between Honduras and Jamaica at the Nacional Chelato Ucles stadium in Tegucigalpa on Octo | |||||||||
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⚑ GENERAL NEWS 12 STORIES | |||||||||
'Putting his money where his mouth is' Jamaica Observer · 2:32 pm Gov't scales back on NaRRA office Jamaica Observer · 1:44 pm Man gets $30,000 bail after allegedly assaulting woman over rejected advances Jamaica Observer · 1:29 pm ‘A perfect gentleman’: Denham Town High mourns 11-y-o killed in house fire Jamaica Observer · 10:01 am Israel marks three years since Oct. 7 Hamas attack Nationwide Radio · 9:56 am Israelis are marking three years since the October 7 Hamas-led attack in which about 1,2000 people were killed and 251 others taken hostage. Memorial events are taking place across Israel. They began | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 5 STORIES | |||||||||
Wards At Black River Hospital to Reopen By End of October WESTERN JA JIS · 5:50 pm Black River Hospital, in St. Elizabeth, is expected to reopen its wards by the end of October, following extensive repairs after the facility was severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa last [...] S Hotel Montego Bay Top-Ranked Caribbean Property in 2026 Condé Nast Awards WESTERN JA JIS · 4:28 pm S Hotel Montego Bay has emerged as the highest-ranked Caribbean property in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, securing second place overall in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Central [. St. James Municipal Corporation Presents Budget to Public October 8 WESTERN JA JIS · 4:18 pm The St. James Municipal Corporation will present its budget directly to the public on Thursday, October 8 as it seeks their participation in the first City Hall Municipal budget presentation, [...] | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Wards At Black River Hospital to Reopen By End of October WESTERN JA JIS · 5:50 pm Black River Hospital, in St. Elizabeth, is expected to reopen its wards by the end of October, following extensive repairs after the facility was severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa last [...] NIRA Outlines Procedure for Adding Father’s Particulars to Birth Certificates JIS · 5:46 pm The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is reminding parents that established procedures are in place for adding a father’s particulars to a child’s birth certificate, even if th New Ticketing System to Boost Public-Order Enforcement JIS · 5:27 pm A new ticketing system will be introduced to help restore public order and reduce unnecessary confrontations between law-enforcement officers and individuals who breach the law. The Ticket Information Net International Reserves (NIR) end – September 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 5:09 pm The post Net International Reserves (NIR) end – September 2026 appeared first on Bank of Jamaica . iamtheCODE to Equip 600,000 Jamaicans with Future-Ready Skills JIS · 4:28 pm Some 600,000 Jamaicans will benefit from free access to online training in artificial intelligence (AI), coding, digital literacy, and other future-ready skills through the iamtheCODE platform. Founde | |||||||||
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