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Jamaica Gleaner
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:07:37 -0400Reckoning over rights
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang’s assertion that legal challenges in the United States (US) against its third-country deportation policy are of no concern to Jamaica has drawn criticism from civil society advocate Kay Osborne. Osborne d...
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:07:38 -0400IC can’t query fund sources for MPs’ prior purchases – complaints director
The Integrity Commission (IC) has moved to set the record straight about information it has requested from parliamentarians on assets they acquired, in some instances before becoming legislators. Delroy Chuck, a member of the Integrity Commission Ov...
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:07:44 -0400Pathways cop denies gun threat
A detective constable yesterday denied suggestions that he had pointed his service pistol at murder accused Andre Ruddock and threatened to kill him over a false name allegedly given by the accused. The witness, who previously testified that Ruddock...
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:07:44 -0400OEC to clear outstanding PEP payments by Friday
The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) has pledged to pay all outstanding claims from invigilators and presiding examiners who worked during the 2026 Grade 4 and Grade 5 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations by tomorrow. In a statement yesterd...
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:06:03 -0400From Somerton to surgical excellence
Growing up in rural St James, Camelia Lawrence dreamed of becoming a doctor after witnessing her grandfather suffer from epilepsy and struggle to access appropriate treatment in Jamaica. She vowed to become a doctor so she could help others in need....
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
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:32:02 -0500No vending in vicinity of Kingston Parish Church and front of South Parade car park as of Oct. 21
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:17:47 -0500Jamaica ready to process asylum applications from TCNs - Chang
National Security and Peace Minister Dr Horace Chang says the government is fully prepared to process asylum applications from Third Country Nationals (TCNs) should the need arise.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:28:37 -0500Bridge to be named in honour of Natalie Neita Garvey
A St Catherine bridge is set to bear the name of Member of Parliament Natalie Neita Garvey in recognition of her service to the community.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:45:34 -0500Men freed despite alleged footage of Bog Walk Gorge breach
Two St Catherine men who were allegedly caught on video breaking a lock and forcing their way into the flooded Bog Walk Gorge have walked free, after the prosecution’s case collapsed because of unavailable witnesses.
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