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Brazil police rescue 13 children taken hostage at kindergarten Al Jazeera · 4:14 am Brazilian police have rescued 13 children held hostage for more than two hours at a daycare centre in Curitiba. | |||||||||
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Endometrial cancer on rise, specialist says Barbados Today · 6:32 pm Endometrial cancer is on the rise, gynaecological oncology specialist Dr Vikash Chatrani has said, warning that women who experience bleeding after menopause should seek prompt medical attention. It i | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 32 STORIES | |||||||||
Chuck: Ministries dragging feet on updating archaic fines Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am Several government ministries have not yet submitted lists of offences with “absolutely ridiculous” monetary fines that fall under their purview, Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has disclosed. The revel Gov’t defends NaRRA CEO’s $40m annual salary Nationwide Radio · 9:52 pm The government is defending the $40 million salary of the head of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority, NaRRA, Major General Retired Antony Anderson. That's according to a statement Fr NNN/Bluedot poll: public prefers Crawford but PNP favours Golding leadership Nationwide Radio · 9:23 pm If it were up to the Jamaican public, Damion Crawford, not Mark Golding, would lead the People's National Party, PNP. But among the party's own supporters, Golding still has the edge. Asked who would NNN/Bluedot Poll: Crawford surges past Golding as best performing spokesman Nationwide Radio · 6:40 pm Damion Crawford's star is rising in the People's National Party. The latest Nationwide/Bluedot Poll shows Jamaicans now rate him the best-performing Opposition spokesperson by a wide margin, well ahea Gov't announces further delay in Demerit Point System rollout Nationwide Radio · 6:38 pm The government is further holding off on implementing the demerit point system to provide time for a smooth rollout. Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz, says there remains significant work to be done behin | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 15 STORIES | |||||||||
COSTLY WAIT Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am A 15-month transcript delay has cost the Crown its chance to challenge the 26-year minimum term before parole imposed on Andre Thomas for the 2016 killing of two American missionaries in St Mary. The Interpersonal conflicts hampering efforts to reduce murders in St. James WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 5:57 pm Interpersonal conflicts continue to hamper police efforts to reduce the number of homicides recorded in St. James. This, according to Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, SSP Eron Sam Public execution of US mass murderer to be livestreamed Nationwide Radio · 2:21 pm The public will be able to watch the execution of a former US Army major by firing squad. This, as the execution of Nidal Hasan, who fatally shot 13 unarmed US soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas in 2009, Bail extended for cop charged with ‘Buju’ Bulgin murder Jamaica Observer · 11:44 am US Homeland Security chief condemns New York mayor's call to 'abolish ICE' Jamaica Observer · 10:58 am | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Market Bag: Sorrel scarce, lettuce reaches $2,000 Jamaica Observer · 6:00 pm Guyana's economy grew by 19% in 2025 Nationwide Radio · 2:21 pm Guyana’s economy grew by more than 19 per cent in 2025, driven by expanding oil production and strong activity across non-oil sectors. This follows average growth of nearly 40 per cent in 2023 and 202 WATCH: Tile City launches $290m showroom on Constant Spring Road Jamaica Observer · 12:06 pm | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 7 STORIES | |||||||||
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too Jamaica Gleaner · 12:07 am CONCORD, New Hampshire (AP): For Jessica Renda, the breaking point was a particularly chaotic Christmas season. Consumed by her eldest daughter's mental and behavioral health struggles, she stopped ex Mental health awareness push Jamaica Observer · 5:34 am Matahari Brings Wellness To Design Week Jamaica Observer · 5:26 am Major renewal for Jamaica’s public health-care infrastructure Jamaica Observer · 5:20 am | |||||||||
⚑ EDUCATION 5 STORIES | |||||||||
‘A watchman may not be enough’ WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: The St James police are urging the Ministry of Education to put adequate security measures in place at schools to address a spike in break-ins in recent weeks. Speaking at the St James 12 students awarded in national anti-bullying poster competition Nationwide Radio · 10:57 am Twelve students from schools across the country have been awarded in a national anti-bullying poster competition. The top three finishers in each of four categories were announced during the launch of Commentator recommends IC undertake public education campaign Nationwide Radio · 9:52 am Political commentator Lloyd B. Smith is urging the Integrity Commission to undertake an intense public education campaign to assist Jamaicans with understanding its role and functions. He was speaking NIA: more public education needed to boost trust in NaRRA Nationwide Radio · 9:51 am Principal director of National Integrity Action, NIA, Dr. Gavin Myers, believes more public engagement is needed to boost trust in the work being done by the National Reconstruction and Resilience Aut | |||||||||
⚑ ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Strong earthquake shakes Panama, setting off panic in capital Jamaica Observer · 1:31 pm | |||||||||
⚑ TOURISM 1 STORIES | |||||||||
Jamaica secures 1.3M airline seats for 2027 winter tourist season Nationwide Radio · 5:56 pm Jamaica has secured more than 1.3 million airline seats for the 2027 winter tourist season running from January to April. In a release on Friday, the Jamaica Tourist Board says it's a 23 percent incre | |||||||||
⚑ SPORTS 7 STORIES | |||||||||
Shai Hope leads WI to 6-wicket victory over India in 2nd T20 Nationwide Radio · 2:20 pm The West Indies pulled a remarkable six-wicket victory over India in Ranchi to level their five match T20 International series at one apiece. Captain Shai Hope once again spearheaded the victory with Dave Cameron: I have no interest in returning as CWI president Nationwide Radio · 2:20 pm Former president of Cricket West Indies, Dave Cameron, says he has zero interest in returning to the helm of regional cricket. Cameron spent six years as president from 2013 to 2019, before losing to Busby says Reggae Girlz embracing pressure to qualify for 3rd straight World Cup Nationwide Radio · 2:20 pm Head coach of Jamaica’s senior women’s football team, Hubert Busby, says the Reggae Girlz are embracing the pressure from fans as they seek to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup. J KC, Excelsior set for Walker Cup semi-final showdown Nationwide Radio · 2:19 pm Kingston College and Excelsior High are set to renew their rivalry when the two former champions clash in the opening semi-final of the ISSA Walker Cup football competition at Stadium East on Friday a | |||||||||
⚑ ENTERTAINMENT 5 STORIES | |||||||||
‘Just know it wasn’t me’: Cardi B addresses cancelled BZR WKND performance Jamaica Observer · 8:43 am Cardi B’s OUT Jamaica Observer · 5:38 am | |||||||||
⚑ GENERAL NEWS 27 STORIES | |||||||||
Mayor declares war on litterbugs Jamaica Observer · 3:24 am ‘Miss Nellie’ still going strong at 103 Jamaica Observer · 3:20 am Gov't defends $40m salary for NaRRA CEO Jamaica Observer · 8:12 pm Samuda calls for Bell to remove structure at Ocho Rios Transport Centre following IC report Jamaica Observer · 7:12 pm | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Interpersonal conflicts hampering efforts to reduce murders in St. James WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 5:57 pm Interpersonal conflicts continue to hamper police efforts to reduce the number of homicides recorded in St. James. This, according to Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, SSP Eron Sam Man charged with killing wife remanded in custody WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 9:50 am A man, who is charged with the murder of his American wife earlier this year, was remanded in custody when he appeared in the St. James Parish Court on Thursday. Thirty-one-year-old Dane Watson will r | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Post-Hurricane School Rebuilding Focused on Resisting Future Storms JIS · 4:56 pm Parliamentary Secretary in the Education, Skills, Youth & Information Ministry, Senator Marlon Morgan, says the post-Hurricane Melissa restoration of educational institutions is focused on rebuilding Clarendon College Students to Start January Term in Upgraded Classrooms JIS · 4:44 pm Rehabilitation works at Clarendon College are expected to be completed by the end of December, just in time for the start of the new school term in January. Parliamentary Secretary [...] Schools in St. Elizabeth Take Part in Visual Arts Symposium WESTERN JA JIS · 4:39 pm Seventeen schools from across St. Elizabeth converged at Lacovia High School on Thursday, October 8, for a Visual Arts Symposium held under the theme ‘Bridging Technique, Process and Practice’. The [. Persons Encouraged to Use Document Recovery Service of NIRA JIS · 3:45 pm Persons who lost important civil registration documents due to Hurricane Melissa, fires or other unforeseen incidents are being encouraged to utilise the National Identification and Registration Autho Jamaica Achieves First Marine Cage Culture Fish Harvest JIS · 3:45 pm Jamaica has achieved a major milestone in aquaculture with the successful harvest of more than 5,000 pounds of red drum fish through marine cage culture, marking the first venture of [...] | |||||||||
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