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Charting new paths

Groundbreaking Ceremony at Facey Square in Troja St. Catherine on June 15, 2023

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Working in the eoc

A Publication of the Communication and Customer Services Department ... Paving the way Volume 53 Issue 78 December 2025 A Volunteer’s take on EOC operations that was taking place islandwide

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High turbidity disrupts operation at two meeting and moravia facilities in manchester

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 20, 2026 HIGH TURBIDITY DISRUPTS OPERATION AT TWO MEETING AND MORAVIA FACILITIES IN MANCHESTER C ustomers served by the Two Meeting and Moravia Treatment Plants in Manchester , are experiencing a disruption in their water supply due to high levels of turbidity. The team is monitoring the situ ation an d c ustomers are being assured that their water supply will return as soon as condition improves at the facilities

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EMERGENCY LEAK REPAIR WORK IMPACTING WATER SUPPLY …sections of St Elizabeth and Manchester impacted

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 s April 9, 2026 EMERGENCY LEAK REPAIR WORK IMPACT ING WATER SUPPLY … sections of St E l izabeth and Manchester impacted C ustomers in Pepper, D owns, Prospect and sections of Manchester , served by the Pepper and Gutter facilities , are experiencing a disruption in their water supply due to e m ergency leak repair work being carried ou t at the Pepper #1 facility in St Elizabeth. T he National Water Comm ission is making every effort to complete th e necessary repair work and rest ore water to affected customers by 8:00 pm today, April 9, 2026

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JPS POWER OUTAGE IMPACTING WATER SUPPLY…sections of St Elizabeth and Manchester impacted

Contact: Community Relations Department - Western Division 876 - 95 2 - 1640 - 1 | 876 - 727 - 8069 Customer Care 888 - CALL - NWC (888 - 225 - 5692) Connect with NWC: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website Downl oad the NWC Mobile App today! Google Play | App Store Attention: News Editor April 7, 2026 JPS POWER OUTAGE IMPACTING WATER SUPPLY … sections of St Elizabeth and Manchester imp acted Customers in sections of S t Elizabet h and Manchester served b y the Spur Tree , Pepper and Greater Mandeville Water Supply System , are currently experiencing a disruption in their water supply , due to a motor vehicle accident res ulting in no power supply at th e facilities. C ustomers are being assured that the ir water supply will return as soon as power is restored to the facilities

Manchesternews
Judge warns JPs
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Judge warns JPs

Mandeville, Manchester — A senior parish judge on Thursday referenced the 2018 sexual assault of two tourists at a Montego Bay resort to deliver a stark warning to justices of the peace (JPs): Thoroughly vet individuals before offering character references. Justice John Tyme pointed to the case — in which a then hotel employee, who was wanted for rape in Manchester, carried out the attack — as a cautionary example of the dangers of unchecked endorsements, stressing that a JP’s signature can carry serious and far-reaching consequences

Manchesternews
Cavalier, Los Perfectos look to secure JWL semi-final spots
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Cavalier, Los Perfectos look to secure JWL semi-final spots

Cavalier FC and Los Perfectos can complete the semi-final qualifiers in the Jamaica Women’s Premier League with wins in the ninth round of matches this afternoon. If successful, the teams would join defending champions Frazsiers Whip and Arnett Gardens in the last four

St. Jamesnews
Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race, says Guardiola
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race, says Guardiola

London, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City cannot use their gruelling schedule as an excuse if they fail to win the Premier League title. Guardiola’s second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal heading into the final weeks of the season

Manchesternews
Inova Solutions Assists Hurricane-Impacted Teachers in Manchester and St. Elizabeth
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Inova Solutions Assists Hurricane-Impacted Teachers in Manchester and St. Elizabeth

Inova Solutions Assists Hurricane-Impacted Teachers in Manchester and St. Elizabeth By: Garfield L

Manchesternews
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 3 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited Westmoreland Norman Manley Boulevard 1 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 3 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited Hanover Willie DeLisser Boulevard, Lucea 3 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited St. James 1 Port Avenue, Fairview 4 Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited St

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Agriconnect Jamaica Initiative Launched
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Agriconnect Jamaica Initiative Launched

Agriconnect Jamaica Initiative Launched By: Vanessa James, May 1, 2026 Listen Agriculture Share Photo: Danielle MyersMinister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, greets World Bank Division Director for the Caribbean, Lilia Burunciuc, during the launch of the AgriConnect Jamaica initiative, held on Wednesday (April 29) at World Bank Jamaica Office in New Kingston

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Image plus targets growth after flat year
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Image plus targets growth after flat year

Image Plus Consultants Limited (IPCL) has agreed to acquire the only private MRI and bone densitometry provider in central Jamaica, while simultaneously removing its largest north coast competitor — a double move the Junior Market-listed imaging company is betting will finally translate years of heavy investment into stronger earnings. The company has reached an agreement to acquire the assets and brand of Island Radiology, which has branches in Mandeville and Ocho Rios and an agency in Santa Cruz

St. Annnews
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Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Limited (SPURTREE) Consolidated Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year Ended December 31, 2025

Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Limited (SPURTREE) Consolidated Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year Ended December 31, 2025 April 30, 2026 7:30 pm Spur Tree Spices Directors’ Report to Shareholders FY2025 Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Limited FY 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements (Audited) Spur Tree Spices Shareholding Report as at Dec 31, 2025 JSE Updates Easier Access to the JCSD Portal for You! Cultivating Emotionally Intelligent Leaders for Resilient and Thriving Workplaces – Livingstone Morrison, Group CEO, JSE Quantas Advantage Inc – Main Market Prospectus (Revised) (2) A Transformative Milestone for Jamaica’s Financial Sector: Trading GOJ Securities on the JSE Unlocks the Domestic Yield Curve Mayberry Investments Limited Bond Prospectus – April 2026 Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles Speaking at the Launch of GOJ Bond Trading Platform

Manchesternews
Gov’t targets yam recovery with $100m investment
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Gov’t targets yam recovery with $100m investment

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is targeting the recovery of the yam industry with a $100 million investment. Portfolio minster Floyd Green said the support is part of a broader strategic response to the agricultural industry, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa

St. Andrewnews
Apex Radiology to acquire Island Radiology
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Apex Radiology to acquire Island Radiology

Image Plus Consultants Limited which operates under the Apex Radiology brand, plans to acquire the assets and brand of Island Radiology, a move that would extend its footprint into central Jamaica and tighten its grip on the country’s private diagnostic imaging market. The purchase price was not revealed in the company disclosure to the Jamaica Stock Exchange on Wednesday

St. Annbusiness
$100-Million Yam Recovery Programme
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$100-Million Yam Recovery Programme

$100-Million Yam Recovery Programme By: Vanessa James, April 30, 2026 Listen Agriculture Share Photo: Danielle MyersMinister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the main address during the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Recovery and Investment Forum held at the Ministry's Playing Field in Hope Gardens, St Andrew, on Tuesday (April 28)

St. Andrewbusiness
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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

St. Catherineenvironment
SRHA upgrades more than 12 south-central health centres with hurricane-resilient design
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SRHA upgrades more than 12 south-central health centres with hurricane-resilient design

The Southern Regional Health Authority has rebuilt and expanded over a dozen clinics across Manchester, St Elizabeth, and Clarendon, swapping timber roofs for concrete slabs and adding digital infrastructure following damage from Hurricane Beryl.

Manchesternews
Alvarez penalty rescues Atletico in tense Arsenal semi-final draw
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Alvarez penalty rescues Atletico in tense Arsenal semi-final draw

Julian Alvarez converted from the spot to cancel out Viktor Gyokeres's first-half penalty, leaving Atletico Madrid and Arsenal locked at 1-1 after the Champions League semi-final first leg in Spain.

Manchesternews
New Forest High runs for staff welfare
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New Forest High runs for staff welfare

Before the sun broke through the morning mist last Sunday, the roadway flanked by farmlands in New Forest was already alive. More than 120 runners and walkers – students, teachers, and corporate teams – gathered at New Forest High School (NFHS) for the institution’s second annual 5K Run/Walk, an event with a mission far beyond fitness

Manchesternews
Second home
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Second home

When Jamaica College’s 4x800m Penn Relays team of 1999 was recently inducted into the Penn Relays Wall of Fame, it marked the 12th time in history that a Jamaican high school relay unit had been recognised for its achievements. Former female high-school powerhouses Vere Technical lead the way as the Hayes, Clarendon-based institution has been inducted a total of six times

Clarendonsports
New Forest High runs for staff welfare
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New Forest High runs for staff welfare

Before the sun broke through the morning mist last Sunday, the roadway flanked by farmlands in New Forest was already alive. More than 120 runners and walkers – students, teachers, and corporate teams – gathered at New Forest High School (NFHS) for the institution’s second annual 5K Run/Walk, an event with a mission far beyond fitness

Manchesternews
Entertainment Diary
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Entertainment Diary

Today KINGSTON & ST ANDREW Savannah Thursdays Trinibad Janga's Sound Bar and Grill Belmont Road. Summit Games Night Latin Dancing and Food Village 16 Chelsea Avenue

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Second home
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Second home

When Jamaica College’s 4x800m Penn Relays team of 1999 was recently inducted into the Penn Relays Wall of Fame, it marked the 12th time in history that a Jamaican high school relay unit had been recognised for its achievements. Former female high-school powerhouses Vere Technical lead the way as the Hayes, Clarendon-based institution has been inducted a total of six times

Clarendonsports
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

St. Jamesnews
Rebuilding a ‘nation’, one home at a time
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Rebuilding a ‘nation’, one home at a time

Rebuilding A ‘NATION’, ONE HOME AT A TIME Posted on April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 On Friday morning (April 24), a commitment came full circle when Ms Evette Nation received two sets of keys at the threshold of her brand new, fully furnished 3-bedroom home. After braving the lashings of Hurricane Beryl in 2024, Ms Nation and her family believed that the worse had passed, but in the quiet aftermath, a flicker from a single candle changed everything, the place that they once called home was reduced to ashes

Manchesternews
Gov’t Delivers Reliable Water Services to Underserved Areas During 2025/26
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Gov’t Delivers Reliable Water Services to Underserved Areas During 2025/26

Gov’t Delivers Reliable Water Services to Underserved Areas During 2025/26 By: Latonya Linton, April 29, 2026 Listen Water Share EmailWhatsAppXFacebook Photo: Adrian Walker Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28)

St. Andrewenvironment
Five New Protected Areas to Be Declared by March 2027
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Five New Protected Areas to Be Declared by March 2027

Five New Protected Areas to Be Declared by March 2027 By: Judana Murphy, April 29, 2026 Listen Sectoral Debate 2026/27 Share Photo: Adrian WalkerMinister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28)

St. Andrewenvironment
June 2 showdown
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June 2 showdown

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday signalled that it will move to formally compel the attendance of the current and former chief executive officers of the University Hospital of the West Indies after both men failed to appear on Tuesday. They have set a June 2 date for the men to appear

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