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Jamaica Gleaner

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:06:25 -0400
Scammers’ car wash
Two Jamaican lottery scammers directed their elderly American victims to deposit millions of dollars into accounts they used to operate separate used-car dealerships in Jamaica, United States (US) authorities have charged. The allegations were detai...

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:06:28 -0400
CCJ under scrutiny - Regional court urged to move on allegations of division, ‘toxic’ environment
Allegations that have emerged about the operations of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) should be urgently addressed, a former senior regional diplomat has asserted. “It is not a trivial matter, and I am hoping that those responsible for the CC...

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:06:13 -0400
‘We will go out and assess the homeless’ - St James residents urged to report issues regarding unhoused people to authorities
WESTERN BUREAU: Residents of St James are being encouraged to contact the relevant authorities for assistance whenever they see homeless people, including those who may have mental health challenges, roaming the streets of Montego Bay and the wider ...

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:06:28 -0400
UHWI expands specialist services, boosting access to advanced patient care
Patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) are expected to benefit from faster diagnoses, expanded access to specialist treatment and enhanced critical care services following a major expansion of the hospital’s clinical capabil...

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:06:26 -0400
Care for caregivers - More than 200 NERHA workers honoured with performance appraisal awards
Two hundred and thirty-five employees of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) have been honoured for excelling in their duties, based on the results of the Performance Management Appraisal System (PMAS) for 2025-2026. The workers, the va...

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, 07 Aug 2026 15:40:45 -0500
Man defrauds senior cop of $1.2M
A businessman accused of collecting $1.2 million from a senior member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force for a motor vehicle that was never delivered has been granted bail in the St Catherine Parish Court.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:33:28 -0500
Jamaican admits role in US$9m scam that targeted elderly Americans

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:27:22 -0500
Teen charged after allegedly climbing through shop window and stealing $219,000

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:15:28 -0500
Gunman killed after allegedly pointing weapon at police
A predawn police operation in St Catherine ended in deadly gunfire after a man allegedly confronted officers with a firearm and was shot dead.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:52:14 -0500
Decorated soldier committed to service

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