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Updated 2 hours ago by Andre Williams/Staff Reporter

CPFSA urges parents to prioritise children’s safety during summer break

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is urging parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to keep children safe during the summer holidays, warning that the break from school can expose children to increased risks if they are left unsupervised or their activities are not closely monitored.

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Updated 5 hours ago by Andre Williams

Security guard appeals for relief as school costs top $67,500 before books and uniforms; state minister questions fees
A security guard is appealing for greater consideration for struggling parents after being confronted with more than $67,500 in school-related expenses for one of her children, saying she does not…
Updated 5 hours ago

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement eight days after twin quakes
CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela (AP) – Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the…
Updated 2 hours ago by Andre Williams

CPFSA urges parents to prioritise children’s safety during summer break
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is urging parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to keep children safe during the summer holidays, warning that the break from school…
Updated 1 hour ago

NHT expands access to affordable homeownership
National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors now have greater access to affordable homeownership through a range of policy enhancements that took effect July 1.
Updated 6 hours ago by Rasbert Turner

Chef shot dead at Portmore home
Police have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man at his home in Portmore, St Catherine, on Wednesday.
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Clashes linked to a land dispute kill 18 in north-central Nigeria, police say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) – At least 18 people have been killed in protracted clashes related to a land dispute this week in the north-central region of Nigeria, police said Thursday.
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann in firing line at home after early World Cup exit
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann met with his bosses to answer questions about his team’s disappointing World Cup performance at a special crisis meeting at the headquarters of the German soccer…
July 1, 2026 by Andre Williams

Jamaica Post suspends outbound mail to European Union countries
The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) has suspended all outbound mail destined for countries within the European Union (EU) following changes to the bloc’s customs regulations.
July 1, 2026 by Andre Williams

Road fatalities down 22 per cent at halfway mark, but 146 killed so far this year
Jamaica has reached the halfway point of 2026 with a notable reduction in road fatalities, although 146 people have lost their lives in crashes across the island.