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Indian police launch New Delhi clampdown for Cockroach Party rally Al Jazeera · 4:17 am Cockroach Janta Party standoff with government extended as youth-led movement calls protest over jailing of activists. | |||||||||
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Crop rotation concerns emerge amid fungal diseases Barbados Today · 7:00 pm Fungal diseases affecting pumpkins, squash and watermelons are among the problems being reported to agricultural extension officers, with concerns that some farmers' planting practices could be increa | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 20 STORIES | |||||||||
Ruel Reid named in evidence on six retail purchases in fraud trial Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am A smart television and a foot spa were among six items former Education Minister Ruel Reid purchased from a retail chain over a near five-week period in 2018, according to evidence of a witness in his HIV CARE GAP Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Jamaica is calling for urgent action to reach the thousands of people living with HIV in Jamaica who are not receiving treatment. In a statement yesterday, the AHF Preliminary date set for JCPC to hear Jamaica's reparations petition Nationwide Radio · 6:12 pm A preliminary date has been set for the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the UK to hear arguments on Jamaica's reparation petition. Culture Minister, Olivia Grange, gave the update in a stat Vaz: Gov't shielded Jamaicans from $3.7B in potential fuel price hikes Nationwide Radio · 6:07 pm Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz, says the government has protected Jamaicans from prospective fuel price increases of almost JMD$3.7 billion. He made the disclosure at Wednesday's post-Cabinet media briefi JUTC earns over $1.3B during first half of 2026/2027 financial year Nationwide Radio · 6:04 pm Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz, says the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, has generated more than $1.3 billion in revenue within the first six months of the 2026/2027 financial year. Minister Vaz a | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 18 STORIES | |||||||||
Ruddock was beaten, threatened into confession, defence claims Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am Defence counsel Anthony Williams on Thursday sought to portray his client, murder accused Andre Ruddock, as a man who never confessed to the police to killing his church sister but was beaten, threate Police Seek Witness For Court JCF (Police) · 9:46 pm Over 100 JCF members to get join the NSWMA's enforcement unit Nationwide Radio · 5:59 pm Over 100 members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force will be trained to join the enforcement unit at the National Solid Waste Management Authority, NSWMA. The disclosure came from Executive Director of Flight attendant charged for cocaine found in his luggage at NMIA Nationwide Radio · 5:56 pm The police have charged a flight attendant arrested on Monday following the seizure of 3.4 kilograms of cocaine at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. He's identified as 49-year-old T Maduro and wife plead not guilty to new conspiracy to commit torture charges Nationwide Radio · 5:53 pm Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in court on Thursday to plead not guilty to new charges of conspiracy to commit torture. The US government initially accus | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Inflation climbs to 8.6%, exceeding BOJ target for fourth straight month Nationwide Radio · 6:10 pm Point-to-point inflation has climbed to 8.6%, up from 7.9% in August. This, as food prices continue to soar. The September point-to-point rate was released by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STA GK Foods expands voluntary recall of specific batches of Tropical Rhythms Nationwide Radio · 1:57 pm GraceKennedy Foods, GK Foods, is expanding a previously announced voluntary recall of specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch in the one litre tetra pack. In a statement Thursday mornin Netflix to cut 1,000 jobs globally Nationwide Radio · 7:55 am Streaming giant Netflix says it will cut 1,000 jobs globally amid competition from rivals. The company says the cuts, the steepest since 2022, equate to around 6 per cent of its total workforce and wi Chip company TSMC exploring potential expansion in Texas Nationwide Radio · 7:54 am Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, TSMC, is exploring potential investments in Texas to expand its chip production in the United States. The advanced chipmaker made the announcement on Thursd | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 2 STORIES | |||||||||
From Somerton to surgical excellence WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am 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 | |||||||||
⚑ EDUCATION 7 STORIES | |||||||||
US Embassy to host 2026 EducationUSA College Fair for Jamaican students Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am Jamaican students seeking opportunities to pursue higher education in the United States (US) will have the chance to connect with representatives from more than 20 leading American colleges and univer Jamaica College appeals ISSA Walker Cup expulsion Nationwide Radio · 6:15 pm Jamaica College has lodged an appeal against disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association, ISSA over the use of an ineligible player, Jamone Lyle, during the curren MoE condemns attack on Grange Hill Primary student by schoolmates WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 8:02 am Support is being provided by the Ministry of Education to a Grange Hill Primary school student after he was seriously injured by five of his schoolmates on Tuesday. The ministry, which described the i Outstanding payments for PEP invigilators expected on Friday Nationwide Radio · 8:00 am Invigilators and presiding examiners who served during the sitting of the 2026 Grades 4 and 5 Primary Exit Profile or PEP exams, can expect outstanding payments by Friday, October 16. That's according 34 students, 1 teacher killed in roof collapse in Pakistan Nationwide Radio · 7:53 am The roof of a private school collapsed in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday, killing at least 34 children and a teacher. More than 50 other people have been injured in the incide | |||||||||
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Kerrica Hill leaves MVP to join Corey Bennett Nationwide Radio · 1:57 pm Former Hydel standout and two-time world under-20 gold medalist, Kerrica Hill, has left the MVP Track Club and joined forces with Corey Bennett. Veteran and track and field analyst, Leighton Levy, say India deserves scrutiny for struggles against West Indies – Panesar Nationwide Radio · 1:57 pm Former England spinner, Monty Panesar, says all eyes should be turning to India at the moment as they're having a hard time dealing with the West Indies in their ongoing Twenty20 series. The T20 serie Dehring links Windies financial struggles to 1997 ICC vote Nationwide Radio · 1:57 pm Chief executive officer at Cricket West Indies, Chris Dehring, says the financial problems plaguing the regional team stems from an International Cricket Council, ICC, vote that took place in 1997. Ac | |||||||||
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⚑ GENERAL NEWS 18 STORIES | |||||||||
Trelawny councillor wants funeral homes to pay for public burial spots WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: Garth Wilkinson, councillor for the Falmouth division in the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC), wants funeral homes to pay a fee to secure burial spots in public cemeteries to help Tameya Brown turns pain into purpose with debut book WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: At the age of 11, Tameya Brown experienced a deeply distressing violation of her innocence by someone her family knew and trusted. Now as an adult, the Salt Spring, St James, native ha Trump's new press secretary defends 'lawyer' title Jamaica Observer · 9:54 pm UN chief urges nations to end 'war on nature' Jamaica Observer · 9:08 pm JN Foundation, Lutheran World Relief partner with Red Cross to aid Melissa recovery Jamaica Observer · 8:26 pm | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 6 STORIES | |||||||||
Trelawny councillor wants funeral homes to pay for public burial spots WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: Garth Wilkinson, councillor for the Falmouth division in the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC), wants funeral homes to pay a fee to secure burial spots in public cemeteries to help Tameya Brown turns pain into purpose with debut book WESTERN JA Jamaica Gleaner · 12:06 am WESTERN BUREAU: At the age of 11, Tameya Brown experienced a deeply distressing violation of her innocence by someone her family knew and trusted. Now as an adult, the Salt Spring, St James, native ha MoE condemns attack on Grange Hill Primary student by schoolmates WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 8:02 am Support is being provided by the Ministry of Education to a Grange Hill Primary school student after he was seriously injured by five of his schoolmates on Tuesday. The ministry, which described the i | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Welcomes New UNICEF Rep JIS · 2:33 pm Costing for Savanna-La-Mar Hospital’s New A&E Department Being Finalised WESTERN JA JIS · 2:09 pm Costing is being finalised for a new Accident and Emergency Department at Savanna-la-Mar Hospital, which will significantly improve emergency care in Westmoreland, says Minister of Health and Wellness B-FXITT Standard Sale Operation Recipients – 15 October 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 12:16 pm Results for Bank of Jamaica B-FXITT Standard Sale Operation Today, Thursday, 15 October 2026, Bank of Jamaica offered for sale US$30.00 million to Authorized Dealers and select Cambios through a B-FXI B-FXITT Standard Sale Operation Results – 15 October 2026 Bank of Jamaica · 12:16 pm Results for Bank of Jamaica B-FXITT Intervention Tool Sale Operation Applications were opened by Bank of Jamaica on Thursday, 15 October 2026 for the B-FXITT Standard Intervention Tool – sale operatio 221 Tivoli Gardens Residents Move Closer to Formalising Homeownership JIS · 10:54 am Approximately 221 residents of Tivoli Gardens in Kingston Western are one step closer to formalising homeownership, having been presented with Certificates of Possession by the Government during a cer | |||||||||
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