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Minister Chuck calls for more Child Diversion Mentors
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Minister Chuck calls for more Child Diversion Mentors

Kingston, Jamaica. Minister of Justice, Hon

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List of affected properties for port antonio bypass

List of affected properties for port antonio bypass land acquisition listing port antonio bypass valuation number volume folio area of take (m2) owner property address 1 11605016003 962.8 easton sitahall et al (executors) anchovy, port antonio p o 2 11605016010 1060 844 616.1 rupert a. miller et ux anchovy, port antonio p o 3 11605016009 1,676.5 al-farouq a aminu et al anchovy, port antonio p o 4 11605016033 1209 51 936.8 island coach limited reserved roads 5 11605016032 1209 51 21,893.2 island coach limited lots 17-19 anchovy, port antonio p o 6 11605016033 1209 51 1,620.2 island coach limited reserved roads, port antonio p o 7 11605016030 1439 974 182.8 grace m barton et al lot 15 anchovy, port antonio p o 8 11605016031 1,127.4 island coach limited lot 16 anchovy, port antonio p o 9 11605026014 1501 801 2,629.1 commissioner of lands/ wilbert borne lot 101 anchovy, port antonio p o 10 11605026016 1501 800 2,153.2 commissioner of lands/altimont allen lot 100a anchovy, port antonio p o 11 11605026015 1501 799 1,394.7 lennox mcfarlane lot 100 anchovy, port antonio p o 12 11605024003 969.2 commissioner of lands lot 32 anchovy, port antonio p o 13 11605024002 385.5 errol r philp et al lot 33 anchovy, port antonio p o 14 11605024005 225.6 madge v williams et al lot 31a anchovy, port antonio p o 15 11605024004 1,375.1 julaine anna-kay murray lot 31 anchovy, port antonio p o 16 11605024001 409.9 barbara j glover-turner et al lot 31b anchovy, port antonio p o 17 11605024043 183.9 commissioner of lands lot 52b anchovy, port antonio p o 18 11605024044 1572 255 1,404.6 vincent lynch lot 52a anchovy, port antonio p o 19 11605024045 1572 253 334.6 commissioner of lands lot 48c anchovy, port antonio p o 20 11605024050 1572 257 149.7 icylin m bryan lot 119 anchovy, port antonio p o 21 11605024049 1572 254 1,854.2 commissioner of lands lot 52 anchovy, port antonio p o 22 11605024048 245.2 commissioner of lands lot 48b anchovy, port antonio p o 23 11602025011 65.5 commissioner of lands lot 54 anchovy, port antonio p o 24 11605024047 1572 251 5.1 wayne n mcduffus et al lot 48a anchovy, port antonio p o 25 11605025010 2,520.6 george geoghagan lot 53 anchovy, port antonio p o 26 11605025009 4,010.9 commissioner of lands lot 51 anchovy, port antonio p o 27 11605025008 546.2 commissioner of lands lot 50 anchovy, port antonio p o 28 11605025024 4,269.4 commissioner of lands lot 67 anchovy, port antonio p o 29 11605025023 586.5 ruebena forbes lot 66 anchovy, port antonio p o 30 11605025025 1,117.6 commissioner of lands lot 68 anchovy, port antonio p o 31 11605026043 1,168.6 commissioner of lands lot 77 anchovy, port antonio p o 32 11605025030 943.2 commissioner of lands lot 78 anchovy, port antonio p o 33 11605025029 2,730.5 commissioner of lands lot 77a anchovy, port antonio p o 34 11605004087 2,238.6 david e thompson johns town road, port antonio p o 35 11605004088 712 83 6,154.4 basil c spencer et al johns town, port antonio p o 36 11605004084 5,854.0 o tracey johns town road, port antonio p o 37 11605004083 4,845.1 patrick logan johns town road, port antonio p o 38 11605009170 1003 693 256.0 vashti madlin britton lot 130 red hassell, port antonio p o 39 11605009000 183.0 40 11605004082 123.4 rudolph plunkett lot 122 prospect, johns town road, port antonio p o 41 11605004077 600.8 joseph campbell 25 johns town road, port antonio p o 42 11605004079 2,116.6 gertrude coulson 23a johns town road, port antonio p o 43 11605004081 1,707.8 44 11605004079 3,112.7 gertrude coulson 23a johns town road, port antonio p o 45 11605004080 503 91 3,137.2 lloyd mcfarlane (estate) lot 119g, red hassell, port antonio p o 46 11605004076 167.2 lillian thompson 23a johns town road, port antonio p o 47 11605004075 2,565.6 gustavius dixon port antonio, port antonio p o 48 11605004119 503 91 718.5 lloyd mcfarlane (estate) 25 johns town road, port antonio p o 49 11605004188 975.7 philbert a king et ux lot 8 red hassel, port antonio p o 50 11605004196 1003 41 831.7 agnes smith lot 12b red hassel, port antonio p o 51 11605004189 440.0 claudette myrie-bennett et al lot 9 red hassel, port antonio p o 52 11605004193 7.4 sydney smith lot 13 red hassel, port antonio p o 53 11605004185 1,470.1 margaret p thompson lot 5 red hassel, port antonio p o 54 11605004000 994.3 55 11605004098 1111 433 25.3 irene usher east harbour road, port antonio p o 56 11605004195 1003 41 1,084.1 agnes smith lot 12a red hassel, port antonio p o 57 11605004184 1,465.1 leary o bell et al lot 4 red hassel, port antonio p o 58 11604006126 61.3 levi adams et ux lot 12 red hassel, port antonio p o 59 11605004194 1003 41 1,684.4 agnes smith lot 11a red hassel, port antonio p o 60 11605004099 3,217.9 alexander steel est port antonio, port antonio p o 61 11605004183 1.4 beryl campbell lot 3 red hassel, port antonio p o 62 11605009139 1358 935 23.2 ivanhoe mcpherson lot 10h prospect, port antonio p o 63 11605004191 1,120.6 lester delisser chissolm lot 11 red hassel, port antonio p o 64 11605009138 968.8 hubert s

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Law Enforcement Torch Run In Full Swing
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Law Enforcement Torch Run In Full Swing

With the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run in full swing, the torch has now been handed over to the parish of Portland where it will spend two days before being passed to St. Mary

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Good Governance Training for All Cabinet Members
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Good Governance Training for All Cabinet Members

Good Governance Training for All Cabinet Members Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), breaks ground for the Windsor Hills Housing project in Duncans, Trelawny on Thursday (July 12)

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Importance of Reading Highlighted Across St. Thomas
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Importance of Reading Highlighted Across St. Thomas

Students from across St. Thomas were engaged in interactive reading sessions to improve their comprehension, critical-thinking, and literacy skills during Read Across Jamaica Day on Tuesday, May 5

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Automated Banking Machines (ABMs) in Operation Following Passage of Hurricane Melissa
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Automated Banking Machines (ABMs) in Operation Following Passage of Hurricane Melissa

Bank Name Parish Street Address Machines in Operation Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited Westmoreland 19 Great George Street 3 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited Westmoreland Great George Street 3 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited Westmoreland Negril Square 4 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited Westmoreland Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril 1 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited Hanover Princess Hotel 3 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited Hanover Fiesta Hotel, Lucea 2 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited Hanover Hopewell 1 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited Hanover Willie DeLisser Boulevard, Lucea 3 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited St. James 1 Port Avenue, Fairview 3 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited St

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Transport Minister Reaffirms Safety of Rural School Bus Programme
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Transport Minister Reaffirms Safety of Rural School Bus Programme

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is again urging parents to register their children in the Rural School Bus Programme, emphasising that it offers a safer and more affordable alternative to public transportation

Portlandالسياسة
Prapa Spice
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Prapa Spice

Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food awards judge Patricia Henry-Brown checks out Prapa Spice. I was on my way to Montego Bay for work and as I hit the stretch at Lilliput, St James, lunch crossed my mind

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25-y-o Celine Hall is Miss Universe Jamaica Portland
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25-y-o Celine Hall is Miss Universe Jamaica Portland

Port ANTONIO, Portland — On Saturday night, at the inaugural staging of the Miss Universe Jamaica Portland, 25-year-old Celine Hall walked away queen. “I am feeling extremely grateful and incredibly humbled, and I thank everyone for supporting me… [This] means the world to me

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Norwich Primary and Buff Bay Primary to Face Off In Final of Portland Mathematics Quiz Competition
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Norwich Primary and Buff Bay Primary to Face Off In Final of Portland Mathematics Quiz Competition

Norwich Primary and Buff Bay Primary to Face Off In Final of Portland Mathematics Quiz Competition By: Shanna K. Salmon, May 6, 2026 Listen Education Share Photo: Contributed Norwich Primary and Buff Bay Primary schools will face-off in the final of the Portland Mathematics Quiz Competition on Thursday, May 7

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Celene Hall Crowned Miss Universe Jamaica Portland 2026 at Port Antonio Coronation
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Celene Hall Crowned Miss Universe Jamaica Portland 2026 at Port Antonio Coronation

Executive manager Celene Hall, 25, claimed the inaugural Miss Universe Jamaica Portland title on Saturday at Hotel Tim Bamboo, becoming the first queen produced under the pageant's new parish-level franchise structure.

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Portland ticket holder claims $81-million Lotto jackpot
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Portland ticket holder claims $81-million Lotto jackpot

A patron who purchased a ticket at a Buff Bay outlet has scooped Saturday's $81-million Lotto jackpot, marking the second top-prize win on the game so far in 2026.

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Larry and The Mento Boys to re-release ‘Jamaica Farewell’ album in summer
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Larry and The Mento Boys to re-release ‘Jamaica Farewell’ album in summer

One of the hottest productions in dancehall circles is the Hill And Gully ‘riddim’, produced by Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor. It is driven by Slip & Slide, a risque song by Masicka

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Zhané’s Hey Mr DJ goes platinum in New Zealand
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Zhané’s Hey Mr DJ goes platinum in New Zealand

Thirty-THREE years ago, the song Hey Mr DJ by the female duo Zhané rose to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was also successful in multiple European countries, making the top 10 in Australia, Canada, Netherlands, and topping out at #26 on the UK Singles chart

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Students Encouraged to Be Ambassadors of Peace
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Students Encouraged to Be Ambassadors of Peace

Students Encouraged to Be Ambassadors of Peace Posted on May 4, 2026 by Corrine Duffus Students are being encouraged to serve as ambassadors of peace, promoting and practising peaceful conflict resolution among their peers. This charge was delivered by Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, during the handover ceremony for a 2026 Toyota Coaster bus donated to Port Antonio Primary School in Portland on April 28

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50 years of pitch and pedals
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50 years of pitch and pedals

Fifty years at any one task is not often heard of these days, but for Dwight A McBean such has been his innings on the organ stool. “I love what I do

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Cops clear Bredda Dog, says lawyer
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Cops clear Bredda Dog, says lawyer

Attorney at law Rodain Richardson says his client, Marious Alanzo Davis, better known as Bredda Dog, was cleared by the police on Tuesday following an interview which satisfied them that allegations of Davis threatening cops were unfounded. “I am confirming that a meeting was held with the police high command with the director of investigations on Tuesday April 28, 2026

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Poet Marcia Jackson thrilled to be hosting IRAWMA
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Poet Marcia Jackson thrilled to be hosting IRAWMA

On May 17, Marcia Jackson will vie for her third straight win in the Best Poet/Spoken Word Entertainer category of the International Reggae And World Music Awards (IRAWMA). She also hosts that annual event which takes place at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Lauderhill, Florida

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NWA-ROADSTER

Nwa paving the way

See related pictures on pages 2 $86M Road Safety Enhancement Tips for Increasing Hurricane Season Programme Coming ... p

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Fern gully facelift

See related story on on page 3 Dedication ANight to Remember! Keeping it Personified NWA’s Gala and Long Service Completely ... p

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NWA-ROADSTER

The benefits of

Sunscreen A Publication of the Communication and Customer Services Department ... Paving the way Volume 51, Issue 76 June 2025 Sunscreen offers numerous benefits for skin 4

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Butchers in Portland Urged to Source Meat from Registered Farmers
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Butchers in Portland Urged to Source Meat from Registered Farmers

Butchers in Portland Urged to Source Meat from Registered Farmers By: Glen-Wayde Brown, May 1, 2026 Listen Agriculture Share Photo: Janell HendersonLivestock Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Portland branch, Odane Edwards, addresses participants during the Portland Butchers Licensing Session held at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio on April 27. The Full Story Operators of food handling establishments and butchers in Portland are being urged to purchase meat exclusively from registered farmers, as part of ongoing efforts by the Portland Health Department to strengthen its food safety standards and enforcement measures

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Students Encouraged to Be Ambassadors of Peace
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Students Encouraged to Be Ambassadors of Peace

Students Encouraged to Be Ambassadors of Peace By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, May 1, 2026 Listen Education Share Photo: Raymond SimpsonParliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, speaks during the handover ceremony for a 2026 Toyota Coaster bus donated to Port Antonio Primary School in Portland on April 28. The Full Story Students are being encouraged to serve as ambassadors of peace, promoting and practising peaceful conflict resolution among their peers

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JAMUNITED carries on Jamaica’s artistic swimming surge
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JAMUNITED carries on Jamaica’s artistic swimming surge

Thirteen years ago, eight swimmers carried Jamaica’s flag into artistic swimming for the first time. Today, 36 will walk out in Coral Springs, Florida, for the Worldwide Artistic Swimming Invitational set for May 1-3, 2026

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Over 95 Per Cent of Portland Butchers Recommended for Licensing
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Over 95 Per Cent of Portland Butchers Recommended for Licensing

Over 95 Per Cent of Portland Butchers Recommended for Licensing By: Glen-Wayde Brown, April 30, 2026 Listen Health & Wellness Share Photo: Janell HendersonButchers and butchers’ associates attend the annual Portland Butchers Licensing Session held at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio on April 27. Photo: Janell HendersonVeterinary Public Health Inspector at the Portland Health Department, Elaine Cunningham-Parkinson, during the annual Portland Butchers Licensing Session held at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio on April 27

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Three Men, Including Colombian Fisherman, Charged Over $703M Cocaine Bust Off Jamaica's South Coast
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Three Men, Including Colombian Fisherman, Charged Over $703M Cocaine Bust Off Jamaica's South Coast

A Colombian fisherman and two Jamaican men face a battery of narcotics charges after the JDF Coast Guard intercepted a vessel carrying roughly 1,172 kilogrammes of suspected cocaine off Portland Ridge.

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Japan Donates School Bus to Port Antonio Primary
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Japan Donates School Bus to Port Antonio Primary

Japan Donates School Bus to Port Antonio Primary By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, April 30, 2026 Listen Education Share Photo: Raymond SimpsonParliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan (centre, back row), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Kohei Maruyama (second left, back row), lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally hand over the 2026 Toyota Coaster Bus donated by the Government of Japan to Port Antonio Primary School in Portland on Tuesday (April 28). They are joined by (from left, back row) Port Antonio Primary Principal Kennecha Davis-Williams; Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Acting Regional Director for Region Two in the Ministry of Education, Yashieka Blackwood-Grant; and students of the institution

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JIS

Gov’t to Close Greenwich Farm Sewage Facility

Gov’t to Close Greenwich Farm Sewage Facility By: Britney Stevens, April 30, 2026 Listen Environment Share The Full Story The Government will be moving to close the sewage disposal facility in Greenwich Farm, Kingston, which has long been a source of concern for residents. This was disclosed by Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon

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Firecracker Pepper Shrimp @ Fromage Bistro
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Firecracker Pepper Shrimp @ Fromage Bistro

Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards judge Norma Williams reviews Fromage Bistro. With the June 25 date for the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards fast approaching, my judging journey intensified with a visit to a Kingston 6 hallmark, one known for consistency and high quality: Fromage Bistro

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Bike tour billed as ‘major push’ for health tourism
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Bike tour billed as ‘major push’ for health tourism

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former interim president of the Jamaica Cycling Federation and CEO of Discover Jamaica by Bike, Dennis Chung, says the event is a significant step in the long-awaited push into a highly lucrative niche within the tourism sector. “We have spoken about health tourism a while but this really is really first push into it,” he told the Observer Online Wednesday

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Colombian, two Jamaicans charged after 1,172kg cocaine bust off southern coast
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Colombian, two Jamaicans charged after 1,172kg cocaine bust off southern coast

Three men, including a Colombian national, have been hit with multiple narcotics charges after the JDF Coast Guard intercepted a vessel carrying roughly 1,172 kilogrammes of suspected cocaine off Portland Ridge.

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NWC Strengthening Operational Capacity Through Strategic Investments
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NWC Strengthening Operational Capacity Through Strategic Investments

Nwc Strengthening Operational Capacity Through Strategic Investments By: Latonya Linton, April 29, 2026 Listen Sectoral Debate 2026/27 Share Photo: Adrian Walker Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28)

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Three fishermen charged after $703-million cocaine haul off Portland Ridge
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Three fishermen charged after $703-million cocaine haul off Portland Ridge

Two Jamaican fishermen and one Colombian have been charged following the seizure of roughly 1,172 kilogrammes of cocaine intercepted by the JDF Coast Guard about 20 miles off Portland Ridge in Clarendon.

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CASE to Host Trinidadian Students Under New Study Abroad Agreement
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CASE to Host Trinidadian Students Under New Study Abroad Agreement

Case to Host Trinidadian Students Under New Study Abroad Agreement By: Judana Murphy, April 28, 2026 Listen Education Share EmailWhatsAppXFacebook Photo: ContributedDean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland, Delford Morgan (left, seated), and President of the National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) Technical Institute in Trinidad and Tobago, Kern Dass (right, seated), affix their signatures to a study abroad agreement during NESC’s inaugural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference, held on April 23, in the twin‑island republic Observing the signing are Trinidadian Cabinet Members (from left): Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Ernesto R. Kesar; Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training, Professor Prakash Persad; and Minister of Education, Dr

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Storm-tested minds
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Storm-tested minds

After experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of primary school students will tomorrow sit the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations just six months after the catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brought another abrupt pause to their primary school education. PEP is Jamaica’s national assessment system which is used to place students in secondary schools

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Blind resident wants to see facelift for Riverton Meadows
STAR

Blind resident wants to see facelift for Riverton Meadows

Since losing his sight a few decades ago, Nathan Reid has seemingly got a sixth sense, according to his neighbours. As he sat in his yard in Riverton Meadows, the elderly man was able to point out a ripe mango at the top of his tree, acknowledge whenever someone quietly enters his yard, and identify the voices of passers-by

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King Charles III begins four-day US state visit aimed at mending UK-Washington ties
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King Charles III begins four-day US state visit aimed at mending UK-Washington ties

Britain's monarch arrives in Washington on Monday for a four-day state visit meant to celebrate America's 250th anniversary and steady a UK-US partnership rattled by political disputes and a weekend shooting near President Donald Trump.

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ITA reports encouraging first quarter with road deaths down 33 per cent
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ITA reports encouraging first quarter with road deaths down 33 per cent

Kingston, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 62 people have been killed in 55 fatal crashes as at the end of the first quarter of 2026. According to the ITA, as at March 31, fatalities have decreased by 33 per cent and fatal crashes are down 35 per cent when compared to prior year

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Fuel price shocks threaten school attendance, nutrition amid transport strain
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Fuel price shocks threaten school attendance, nutrition amid transport strain

Rising fuel prices amid the US-Israel war against Iran are now threatening school attendance, with transportation emerging as the primary concern for administrators across the island. Several school leaders say they are bracing for increased absenteeism, as some parents – particularly in rural communities – consider sending children to school only a few days per week instead of daily as transport costs increase

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Anthony Clayton | Can we solve traffic congestion?
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Anthony Clayton | Can we solve traffic congestion?

The worsening traffic congestion in Kingston has been the focus of much attention recently. The problem results from a combination of factors: • There are four times more vehicles on Jamaican roads today than there were 20 years ago, so the urban road network is now far more congested

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Gang leader says 'at least one police officer must die' following deadly shooting in Portland
STAR

Gang leader says 'at least one police officer must die' following deadly shooting in Portland

Tensions are boiling in Portland as cops ramp up security amid chilling intelligence that a gang leader has vowed that "at least one police officer must die" following a deadly police operation earlier this week. The threat surfaced after Wednesday's early morning shootout in Sherwood Forest, East Portland, which left two alleged high-ranking gang members dead

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Boys launch Penn Relays quest
STAR

Boys launch Penn Relays quest

Franklin FIELD, Philadelphia: Jamaica's high school boys will be back on familiar territory on the second day of competition at the 130th Penn Relays this morning inside Franklin Field Stadium in Philadelphia. After a rotational format implemented in 2023, the boys, who competed on the two opening days last year, will now do so today and tomorrow

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NHT’s 50th Anniversary Church Service
OPM

NHT’s 50th Anniversary Church Service

Speech by the Prime Minister NHT’s 50th Anniversary Church Service Posted on April 22, 2026April 27, 2026 by OPM Communications Greetings by Dr the Most Honourable Andrew Holness ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica at the NHT’s 50th Anniversary Church Service Webster Memorial United Church on April 19, 2026 ______________________________________________________________ Good morning, church. Pardon me while I get my sermon in order

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NWC

Update jps power supply issue impacting operation at martha brae treatment plant, trelawny

Contact: Community Relations Department - Western Division 876 - 952 - 1640 - 1 | 876 - 727 - 8069 Customer Care 888 - CALL - NWC (888 - 225 - 5692) Conne ct with NWC: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website Download the NWC Mobile App today! Google Play | App Store Attention: News Editor April 16 , 2026 Update JPS POWER SUPPLY ISSUE IMPACTING OPERATION AT MARTHA BRAE TREATMENT PLANT, TRELAWNY Water supply to some customers in Trelawny, St. James and St Ann , continues to be impact ed, due to JPS power supply issu e at the Martha Brae Treatment Plant in Trelawny

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A new structure for markets
LGJ

A new structure for markets

A NEW STRUCTURE FOR MARKETS Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 The bustling town of Yallahs should have less vendors lining the roadways and filling the market since the grand re-opening of the newly renovated market in the town’s Square last Friday (March 27). While delivering his remarks, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Honourable Desmond McKenzie, expressed concerns about the number of markets across the island that were leased to private operators, thus preventing vendors from utilizing the facilities for their intended purpose

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NWC

High turbidity affects water supply to sections of st elizabeth

Contact: Community Relations Department - Western Division 876 - 952 - 1640 - 1 | 876 - 727 - 8069 Customer Care 888 - CALL - NWC (888 - 225 - 5692) Connect with NWC: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website Download the NWC Mobile App today! Google Play | App Store Attention: News Editor April 8 , 2026 HIGH TURBIDITY AFFECTS WATER SUPPLY TO SECTIONS OF ST ELIZABETH C ustomers in Benlomond s and Aberdeen , are advised that the di sruption in their water supply is due to high tu rbidity levels at the Benlomond s and Aberdeen facilities in St Elizabeth . The team is monitoring the situation and opera tion will resume at the facilities as soon as condition improves

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Consultations Continue on Establishment of One Road Authority
MEGID

Consultations Continue on Establishment of One Road Authority

Kingston, Jamaica — Minister with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan, MP, has announced the continuation of consultations on the establishment of a One Road Authority (ORA), an initiative aimed at strengthening coordination, improving accountability, and enhancing the management of Jamaica’s road network

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New Urban Renewal Framework Unveiled During National Debate in Parliament
MEGID

New Urban Renewal Framework Unveiled During National Debate in Parliament

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon

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Holness Unveils Integrated North Coast Highway Expansion Plan in Budget Debate
MEGID

Holness Unveils Integrated North Coast Highway Expansion Plan in Budget Debate

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has detailed a sweeping infrastructure agenda anchored by new tolled highway links and a Port Antonio bypass, aimed at easing congestion and powering tourism-led growth along Jamaica's north coast.

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New market for the town of alexandria
LGJ

New market for the town of alexandria

New MARKET FOR THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA Posted on March 2, 2026March 9, 2026 The more than century-old Alexandria market in St Ann will have a new look, according to Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie

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