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Jamaica Gleaner

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:39:16 -0400
Morgan: NaRRA to spearhead drainage solution for flood-prone Catherine Hall and West Green in St James
Minister with responsibility for Works Robert Morgan says a long-term drainage solution for the flood-prone communities of Catherine Hall and West Green in St James will be implemented under the National Reconstruction Authority (NaRRA), following st...

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:43:34 -0400
Islandwide blackout strikes Cuba for second time this week as its grid crumbles
An islandwide blackout struck Cuba on Friday for the second time this week as the nation of nearly 10 million people grapples with a crumbling power grid and fuel shortages stemming from a US energy blockade.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:20:50 -0400
Court remands man accused of killing bus driver with pitchfork in Old Harbour
A St Catherine man charged for allegedly using a pitchfork to stab a man to death was remanded when he appeared in the parish court on Friday.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:18 -0400
FIFA selling field to be used for World Cup final for US$450 per piece
Even the field for the World Cup final is for sale. FIFA, accused of charging high prices for this year’s tournament in the United States, is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at US$450 per p...

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:50:02 -0400
St James considering incentives for eco-friendly developments
The St James Municipal Corporation is considering offering special rates and incentives to developers who incorporate environmentally sustainable solutions into their projects, as part of efforts to encourage resilient and responsible development in ...

Jamaica Observer

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
Charity makes donation to upgrade more restrooms at Little London High
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland - Male students at Little London High School no longer have to be jealous that the girls' restroom is nicer than theirs. Last Friday, a group of alumni called Global Humanity Network Incorporated (GHNI) dona...

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
This Day in History - April 12
Today is the 102nd day of 2022. There are 263 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1961: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man to fly in space, orbit the Earth and make a safe landing. OTHER EVENTS1606: Great Britain ad...

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
Sharif sworn in as Pakistan's new PM after week of drama
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's Parliament on Monday elected Opposition lawmaker Shahbaz Sharif as the new prime minister, following a week of political turmoil that led to the weekend ouster of Premier Imran Khan.Sharif took the ...

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
Arlene Swaby fuels her business with focus and Access
While the journey of entrepreneurship has been anything but smooth sailing for small grocery store owner Arlene Swaby, she is proof that with the right focus, and a little support, small business owners can thrive."I started out after m...

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 07:01:00 GMT
Hanging not solution to crime problem, says official
MONTEGO BAY, St James - Programme director, Community Renewal Programme, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Charles Clayton says the answer to the nation's crime problem is definitely not the resumption of hanging.In fact, Clayton poi...

Jamaica Star

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:25:47 -0500
Constable killed in Bustamante Highway crash
The Jamaica Constabulary Force has been plunged into mourning after a police officer was killed in a crash along the Bustamante Highway in Clarendon on Thursday morning.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:13:48 -0500
Police raid uncovers ammo in Nike sneakers
A St Catherine man allegedly thought his ammunition was safely tucked away inside a pair of Nike sneakers, but a surprise police raid reportedly uncovered the hidden stash, landing him in custody.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:41:35 -0500
Woman ambushed at gun point on her way to police station

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:37:12 -0500
Constable charged with fatal shooting of Latoya 'Buju' Bulgin to appear in court next week

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:14:37 -0500
Lucky gamer hits Lotto jackpot on first try
Winner of the $45 million Lotto jackpot, M. Turner, has revealed that this was her very first time purchasing a ticket.

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