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Sav Hospital poised for full recovery, health minister declares

May 07, 2026 | News
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says significant progress is being made to restore, expand and modernise key facilities at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, which was battered by Hurricane Melissa last October. Addressing a recent press briefing hosted by the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Tufton was quite optimistic about the pace and scope of the ongoing rehabilitation works.
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Plans to repeal and replace the Tourism Act
Jamaica’s tourism sector could soon undergo its biggest legislative overhaul in decades, with Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett announcing plans to repeal and replace the Tourism Act as part of a sweeping restructuring of the industry.
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Protecting a free press is essential to Caribbean democracy 
The Gleaner’s editorial on democracy and a free press raises an issue that deserves urgent attention. The decline of traditional media in the region is a democratic crisis unfolding quietly in front of us. A society without strong, independent journalism eventually becomes vulnerable to misinformation, manipulation, and weakened public accountability. 

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Owen Hill welcomes ‘Challenge Cup’, hopes for expanded future 
Owen Hill, CEO of  Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL), has welcomed the Popeye’s Challenge Cup as a new fixture in the local football calendar and believes it will grow into a staple of Jamaican football. 
The Challenge Cup is a new knockout tournament, which, in its inaugural season, will involve seven Jamaica Premier League (JPL) teams and all 18 Jamaica Football Championship (JFC) teams. 

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Stephen Marley journeys through the 'Hills of St Ann'
Grammy Award-winning recording artiste Stephen Marley is set to release his new single, Hills of St. Ann, on Friday via Ghetto Youths International and ONErpm. The song marks the beginning of a wider musical journey from Marley, centred on storytelling inspired by Jamaica’s landscapes, culture and identity.

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May 6, 2026

Summit property put up for auction
The former Knutsford Court Hotel property in New Kingston will go up for auction on June 3, according to a notice published in The Gleaner.
“Deposits payable immediately by certified cheque or bank transfer,” said the notice on the auction procedure.
The auction will take place at the Tremaine Road offices of Allison Pitter & Company.

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May 7, 2026

Something Extra | Thursday
Football fans enjoyed a memorable weekend of sport, culture, and celebration, powered by Guinness, as Jamaica welcomed the Premier League Trophy to the island.

The experience unfolded across three distinct events, each highlighting a different facet of the island’s deep connection to the game. On Saturday, fans gathered at Di Lot for a lively watch party featuring the clash between Arsenal and Fulham. On Sunday, patrons moved to Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records, where one of football’s biggest rivalries took centre stage as Liverpool faced Manchester United.

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