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August 11, 2026
Police in Clarendon probing death of woman, suicide suspected
The Clarendon police are probing the suspected suicide of a 42-year-old woman whose body was discovered hanging from a tree in Suttons district in Chapelton on Monday. The deceased has been…
August 11, 2026
JPS cautions public against fires near utility poles and power lines
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is cautioning members of the public to avoid starting fires near its utility poles and wires to prevent dangerous situations. The appeal came amid a bush fire in…
August 11, 2026
UWI, UTech academic staff take industrial action over compensation delay
Academic staff at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) and The University of the West Indies (UWI) have taken industrial action amid growing frustration over delays in resolving outstanding…
August 11, 2026
Gun, ballistic vest and over 80 rounds of ammo seized in St James during police operations
Detectives assigned to the National Strategic Anti-Gang Division (NSAD) seized a firearm, a ballistic vest, and more than 80 rounds of ammunition on Monday during separate operations across the…
August 11, 2026
Growth & Jobs | JBDC impressed with Kingston Creative’s CCI intervention
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has added Kingston Creative to its network of Small Business Development Centres (SBDCs), expanding access to structured business-development…
August 11, 2026
Growth & Jobs| Strategic investments critical to MSME growth- JN Bank
As micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) operate amid rising costs and increasing competition, entrepreneurs are being encouraged to make deliberate investments in their businesses to…
August 11, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Farmer urges fellow farmers to leverage financing to grow business
For more than a decade, St Elizabeth farmer Glenford Brown has relied on financing from JN Bank Small Business Loans to keep his farming operation growing, despite fluctuating market prices and rising…
August 11, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Preparation, not perfection: Key habits that help jobseekers stand out
Landing a job comes down to clear preparation, genuine connection, and aligning your personal story with what employers need. According to Modielle Calder, human resources director at Iberostar Rose…
August 11, 2026
Immigration | Can a parent who entered EWI pick up papers in the US?
Good afternoon Mrs Walker-Huntington. I am just seeking some advice. A parent came to America on someone else’s papers over 20 years now. The children would now like to file for them, without having…