📻 CXC to make modifications and adjustments for Jamaican candidates to include extension of period for submitting SBAs
This comes on the heels of Hurricane Melissa in October that caused significant damage to some parts of the island and disrupted lives. Speaking at the CXC pres...
Source: IrieFM
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📻 JFJ raises concern about number of fatal shootings since start of the year
According to the Independent Commission of Investigations, (INDECOM), 15 people have died in incidents involving the police since January 1. The latest incident...
Source: IrieFM
🔗 https://iriefm.net/jfj-raises-concern-about-number-of-fatal-shootings-since-start-of-the-year
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🗞️ US seizes 2 sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela
(AP) — The United States has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday. The t...
Source: News
🗞️ Update | Man wanted in St Elizabeth murder case surrenders
The St Elizabeth police say two of the individuals previously named in ongoing investigations have turned themselves in, while several others remain wanted or listed as persons of ...
Source: News
🗞️ World Athletics gives J$16 Million to support hurricane-affected athletes
World Athletics will donate US$100,000 (approximately J$16 million) to the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) to assist members of the track an...
Source: Gleaner
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🏛️ Jamaican Farm Workers Depart for Canada
A total of 183 agricultural workers will depart the island this week to participate in the 2026 Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP). The first batch of 98 worke...
Source: Jamaica Information Service
🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/jamaican-farm-workers-depart-for-canada
🏛️ JPs Lauded as Key Partners of the Police
Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being hailed as vital stakeholders in the country’s justice and security framework, serving as key partners of the police in maintaining law and ord...
Source: Jamaica Information Service
🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/jps-lauded-as-key-partners-of-the-police
🗞️ Update | Man wanted for murder in St Elizabeth surrenders
The St Elizabeth police say two of the individuals previously named in ongoing investigations have turned themselves in, while several others remain wanted or listed as persons of ...
Source: News
🔗 https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260107/update-man-wanted-murder-st-elizabeth-surrenders
🏛️ Jamaican Farm Workers Depart for Canada
A total of 183 agricultural workers will depart the island this week to participate in the 2026 Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP). The fir...
Source: JIS
🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/jamaican-farm-workers-depart-for-canada
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🏛️ JPs Lauded as Key Partners of the Police
Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being hailed as vital stakeholders in the country’s justice and security framework, serving as key partners of the police in mai...
Source: JIS
🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/jps-lauded-as-key-partners-of-the-police
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🏛️ Improved Employment Contract for Seasonal Workers to Canada
Jamaicans participating in Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme are set to benefit from improved employment contract conditions. Minister of State in the Ministry of La...
Source: Jamaica Information Service
🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/improved-employment-contract-for-seasonal-workers-to-canada
🗞️ ‘Don’t take flu lightly’ - Health ministry encourages vaccination amid peak season
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reminding the public that the influenza (flu) vaccine is available free of cost at health centres across Jamaica. This forms part of ongoin...
Source: News
🏛️ Improved Employment Contract for Seasonal Workers to Canada
Jamaicans participating in Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme are set to benefit from improved employment contract conditions. Minister of State i...
Source: JIS
🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/improved-employment-contract-for-seasonal-workers-to-canada
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🗞️ Update | Man wanted for murder in St Elizabeth surrenders
The St Elizabeth police say two of the individuals previously named in ongoing investigations have turned themselves in, while several others remain wanted or l...
Source: Gleaner
🔗 https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260107/update-man-wanted-murder-st-elizabeth-surrenders
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🗞️ ‘Don’t take flu lightly’ - Health ministry encourages vaccination amid peak season
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reminding the public that the influenza (flu) vaccine is available free of cost at health centres across Jamaica. This ...
Source: Gleaner
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🏛️ ODPEM to Observe Earthquake Awareness Week, January 11-17
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will observe Earthquake Awareness Week from January 11 to 17, under the theme ‘Resilient Jamaica: We Weather th...
Source: Jamaica Information Service
🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/odpem-to-observe-earthquake-awareness-week-january-11-17
🏛️ Gov’t to Safeguard Integrity of Overseas Employment Programme
The Government will be taking steps to preserve the integrity of the Overseas Employment Programme. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charl...
Source: Jamaica Information Service
🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/govt-to-safeguard-integrity-of-overseas-employment-programme
🏛️ ODPEM to Observe Earthquake Awareness Week, January 11-17
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will observe Earthquake Awareness Week from January 11 to 17, under the theme ‘Resilient Ja...
Source: JIS
🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/odpem-to-observe-earthquake-awareness-week-january-11-17
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🗞️ Rahym R. Augustin-Joseph | The Caribbean’s dance between superpowers
Looking ahead to 2026, the priority for the Caribbean must be balancing how to live in the spectre of geopolitical tensions among global superpowers. This is crucial as the foreign...
Source: News
📻 Manchester police do walk-through in St. Toolis community following fatal shooting on Monday
According to police they acted on intelligence, went to a premise in the community to execute a search warrant.
Lawmen alleged that the men engaged them in an a...
Source: IrieFM
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