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Fern gully facelift

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Portmore, st. catherine

Home to over 200,000 residents, the municipality of Portmore in St. Catherine, has been steadily increasing in population

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NWC Relaxes Water Restrictions on Constant Spring Network-8-APRIL 2026

To: All News Editors April 8 , 2026 For Immediate Release NWC Relaxes Water Restrictions on Constant Spring Network Th e National Water Commission (NWC) is advising customers served by the Constant Spring system in Kingston and St. Andrew (KSA) that water supply restrictions have been relaxed effective today, Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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NWC to Ease Water Restrictions on Constant Spring Network- 06-APRIL-2026

To: All News Editors April 6 , 2026 For Immediate Release NWC to Ease Water Restrictions on Constant Spring Network The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising customers served by the Co nstant Spring water supply system in Kingston and St. Andrew (KSA) that a relaxation of the current water supply regulations will take effe ct on Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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JCA CEO Francis bids farewell as position made redundant
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JCA CEO Francis bids farewell as position made redundant

Kingston, Jamaica (CMC) — In a cost-cutting move that sent shock waves through local sports circles, the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) Board of Directors has confirmed that the position of chief executive officer (CEO) has been made redundant, effective June 30, 2026. The decision, announced internally by outgoing CEO Courtney Francis, ends a two-decade-long tenure that saw him become one of the most respected sport administrators in Jamaica

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JOA pushes lacrosse closer to 2028 LA Olympics dream
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JOA pushes lacrosse closer to 2028 LA Olympics dream

With the Jamaica Lacrosse Association (JLA) set to host the Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship in August as part of its push towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has answered the call for financial assistance. The championship is scheduled for August 16-23, 2026, at the Mico University College and Stadium East, marking the first international competition for the sport in Jamaica and the Caribbean

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One More Night Under The Stars
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One More Night Under The Stars

Saturday Social harks back to Sagicor Investments’ ‘A Night Under the Stars’ held on Saturday, April 25 at the Kingston Polo Club. Enjoying the festivities was National Commercial Bank Programme Delivery Officer Lori Whyte in a fit from Coochiannas.Karl Mclarty Enjoying each other’s company in the Visa booth were Sagicor Life Sagicor Group Vice-President — Client Adoption, Retention & Enrichment Merrick Plummer and his wife, Sagicor Corporate Circle Branch Manager Meila McKitty Plummer.Karl Mclarty Using half-time to procure a snap were (from left) Eye Beauty Ja principal Shelly Hendrickson, property manager Ann Marie Asher and Natalie Desnoes.Karl Mclarty Flow Jamaica Vice-President and General Manager Stephen Price (left), First Global Bank director Minna Israel and business consultant Barry Chisholm were affable conversationalists at the event.Karl Mclarty Master of ceremonies Paul Lalor (left) was joined by Sagicor Investments Chairman Bruce James and Sagicor Investments CEO Tara Nunes for the ceremonial throw-in.Karl Mclarty Ready for a night of polo were (from left) Musson Group Chairman PB Scott; his attorney-at-law wife Jennifer; Sagicor Investments Vice-President, Wealth and Corporate Relationship Management Bianca Nam McDaniel; and Musson Group director Michael Subratie.Karl Mclarty Sagicor Investments Wealth Manager Luke Leyow shared the frame with Jamaica Polo Association President Lesley Fong-Yee.Karl Mclarty Sagicor Jamaica Vice-President, Group Marketing Daidre Sloley McKay (left) was observed in candid conversation with Seprod Group CEO Richard Pandohie and his wife, Jamaica Food and Drink Festival Director Nicole Pandohie

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JCA, WCLA call for gov’t to provide timeline for body-worn cameras
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JCA, WCLA call for gov’t to provide timeline for body-worn cameras

Kingston, Jamaica—The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) and Watchman Church Leaders Alliance (WCLA) are calling on the Government to provide a clear national position and timeline on the use of body-worn cameras. The groups in a joint statement on Friday, also called for the government to convene a national dialogue involving civil society groups, the Independent Commission of Investigation (INDECOM), the church, the Ministry of National Security, and JCF leadership to address what they say are fatal police shootings

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Why Radio Endures: Jamaican execs point to cost, connection and listener loyalty
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Why Radio Endures: Jamaican execs point to cost, connection and listener loyalty

Jamaican radio executives say the medium’s accessibility, affordability and deeply rooted connection to everyday listeners have made it remarkably resilient compared to other legacy media in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Despite listenership falling, according to the 2023 All Media Survey, radio has maintained a more stable audience than fellow traditional platforms television and print

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GHN launches global campaign to support primary education initiative
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GHN launches global campaign to support primary education initiative

Kingston, Jamaica—United States (US)-based Global Humanity Network Inc (GHN) has launched a global fund-raising campaign to support its flagship education initiative, Beyond the Backpack, aimed at removing barriers to learning for primary school students across Jamaica. The organisation is appealing to individuals, corporate partners, philanthropic groups, and members of the Jamaican diaspora to support what it describes as a long-term, structured response to educational inequity

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Jamaica welcomes Porter Airlines new direct service to MoBay
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Jamaica welcomes Porter Airlines new direct service to MoBay

Kingston, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has welcomed Porter Airlines’ new direct service from Canada to Montego Bay. The new direct service to Montego Bay from Toronto , Ottawa and Hamilton , marks a significant expansion of airlift between Canada and Jamaica for the 2026–27 winter season

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TAJ says intermittent issues affecting eMVRC transactions
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TAJ says intermittent issues affecting eMVRC transactions

Kingston, Jamaica —Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says the system used to facilitate electronic motor vehicle registration certificate (eMVRC) transactions, is currently experiencing a partial service disruption. TAJ in a press release on Friday; says some customers may experience difficulties when attempting to access or complete eMVRC related services

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WATCH: Truck overturns in Mammee Bay
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WATCH: Truck overturns in Mammee Bay

Kingston, Jamaica—A truck transporting bottled water overturned on a section of the North-South highway in the vicinity of Mammee Bay, St Ann Friday afternoon. The Jamaica Constabulary Force Communication Network (CCN) has confirmed that there have been no major injuries

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Lacey Gordon appointed director of sponsorship at JTTA
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Lacey Gordon appointed director of sponsorship at JTTA

Kingston, Jamaica—Lacey Gordon is turning her lifelong love of sport into action as she assumes the role of director of sponsorship at the Jamaica Table Tennis Association (JTTA). This position allows her to combine her professional skills with a deep commitment to advancing Jamaican sport

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P4 Division of DBJ Commended for Contribution to National Development
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P4 Division of DBJ Commended for Contribution to National Development

P4 Division of DBJ Commended for Contribution to National Development By: Donique Weston, May 1, 2026 Listen Development Share Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Audrey Sewell (right, seated); and Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Dr

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Petrojam urges motorists to use right fuel grade, save money
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Petrojam urges motorists to use right fuel grade, save money

Kingston, Jamaica—With rising fuel prices forcing motorists to find ways to save money on gas, Petrojam is reminding them that selecting the right octane grade is an important first step. According to Petrojam in a press release, opting for 87-octane gas instead of 90-octane could lead to savings of up to $15 per litre at the pump

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US dollar settles at $158.21 in Friday forex trading
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US dollar settles at $158.21 in Friday forex trading

The greenback strengthened by six cents against the Jamaican dollar on Friday, May 1, while the Canadian dollar and British pound also posted gains in daily exchange trading.

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Teen charged with murder of father in St Elizabeth
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Teen charged with murder of father in St Elizabeth

Kingston, Jamaica— A 19-year-old man has been charged for the stabbing death of his father, 53-year-old Gary Allwood, otherwise called ‘Blugist,’ at his home in Round Hill district, St Elizabeth on Tuesday, April 28. Charged is Odaine Allwood, otherwise called ‘Easy,’ a farmer of the same address

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Liberty Business backs MoBay City Run to fund school rebuild in western Jamaica
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Liberty Business backs MoBay City Run to fund school rebuild in western Jamaica

Liberty Business has joined the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run as an official sponsor, with this year's race at Harmony Beach Park dedicated to rebuilding western Jamaica schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa.

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PIOJ and Honey Bun Foundation Sign MOU to Assist Micro Businesses
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PIOJ and Honey Bun Foundation Sign MOU to Assist Micro Businesses

Pioj and Honey Bun Foundation Sign MOU to Assist Micro Businesses By: Judana Murphy, May 1, 2026 Listen Finance & Public Service Share Photo: ContributedPlanning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry (seated left), and Founder of Honey Bun Foundation, Michelle Chong (seated right), affix their signatures to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to undertake a micro enterprise business development and growth monitoring initiative

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Local Manufacturers and Artisans Urged to Submit Applications for Christmas in July Trade Show
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Local Manufacturers and Artisans Urged to Submit Applications for Christmas in July Trade Show

Local Manufacturers and Artisans Urged to Submit Applications for Christmas in July Trade Show By: Shanna K. Salmon, May 1, 2026 Listen Tourism Share Photo: Michael Slolely Fashion brand Saffron Maxwell’s Founder and Creative Director, Saffron Maxwell, displays her bag collection during last year's staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ trade show at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston

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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 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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Bernard urges mandatory body-worn cameras for Jamaica's police force
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Bernard urges mandatory body-worn cameras for Jamaica's police force

Opposition Senator Allan Bernard wants legislation requiring all Jamaica Constabulary Force officers to wear body cameras, citing 115 fatal police shootings recorded so far in 2026 and the need for stronger constitutional safeguards on policing.

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‘I am my own therapy’ says Elaine Thompson-Herah
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‘I am my own therapy’ says Elaine Thompson-Herah

Kingston, Jamaica—Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah says while returning to the sport following a break due to Achilles injury has been challenging both mentally and physically, she is not one to subscribe to therapy and credits her return to her inner strength and support system. “Coming back from injury it has been challenging mentally, physically but for me I am always believing myself as a tough cookie

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Spragga Benz, Patrice White join Ky-Mani Marley as Jamaica Hi 5k Reggae Run ambassadors
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Spragga Benz, Patrice White join Ky-Mani Marley as Jamaica Hi 5k Reggae Run ambassadors

Dancehall artiste Spragga Benz and broadcaster Patrice White will line up alongside Ky-Mani Marley as ambassadors for the Jamaica Hi – 5k Reggae Run/Walk, set for Miramar Regional Park in South Florida on May 9.

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JIPO Urges Athletes to Harness Intellectual Property for Business Success
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JIPO Urges Athletes to Harness Intellectual Property for Business Success

Jipo Urges Athletes to Harness Intellectual Property for Business Success By: Rochelle Williams, May 1, 2026 Listen Commerce Share Photo: Michael SloleyMinister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, converses with (from left) Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Executive Director, Lilyclaire Bellamy; Jamaica Anti Doping Commission (JADCO) Chair, Debby Ann Brown Salmon; and JIPO's Deputy Director and Legal Counsel, Shantal English Richards

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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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Morgan says criticism of SPARK ‘self-serving and inconsistent’
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Morgan says criticism of SPARK ‘self-serving and inconsistent’

Kingston, Jamaica—Minister with responsibility for Works Robert Nesta Morgan says criticism of the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement (SPARK) road rehabilitation programme appears ‘self-serving and inconsistent’. Minister Morgan was responding to public comments by Westmoreland Eastern Member of Parliament Dr Dayton Campbell, regarding the condition of the Cave to Kentucky road and wider concerns about SPARK implementation in the constituency

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