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According to international media, the upsurge in violence follows the death of the nation's most wanted and reputed head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio “El Mencho” Cervantes in a Mexican military operation yesterday. Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to bolster security after the violence erupted.

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Jayce was shot and killed by gunmen during a home invasion in Denham Town on Saturday.

His father and 8-year-old brother were wounded in the incident.

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The frustrated operators were joined by residents, who demanded that the main road and an adjacent community road be repaired. One resident explained that her relatives have to pay more for fare due to the poor road conditions.

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As a powerful storm hits the east coast of the United States many residents, including Jamaicans in impacted areas are facing "near impossible" conditions. The historic winter storm has resulted in 54 million people being placed under blizzard warnings, and prompted travel restrictions in multiple areas, including a travel ban in New York City.

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One of the two Bahia Principe hotels in St. Ann is scheduled for reopening on April 1.

The hotel has announced that the Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay will resume operations in just over a month, while the second property - the Bahia Principe Grande Jamaica is expected to be opened December 1.

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This is to address misconceptions and strengthen transparency within the sector. JACRA says it acknowledges the ongoing concerns raised by coffee farmers regarding the price paid for a box of coffee, noting that as the regulator of Jamaica’s coffee industry it considers it essential to provide clarity on how prices are determined and to ensure that farmers are equipped with accurate comprehensive information.

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The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with over 2000 Westmoreland residents receiving over $700 million in the latest round of payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme. During Thursday's grant handover ceremony in Savanna-la-Mar, Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles JR. outlined the allocations.

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Ms Purkiss said up to 90 percent of Jamaica’s hotel workers are employed on rolling short-term contracts of three, six, or twelve months at a time. She said this is a deliberate strategy used by large overseas-based hotel operators to prevent workers from qualifying for the employment protections guaranteed under the Employment (Termination and Redundancy Payments) Act of 1974.

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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, says Jamaica’s growing engagement with China must deliver stronger local business linkages, jobs, skills transfer and long-term value for Jamaicans.

Speaking at the Chinese New Year, Spring Festival 2026 – Year of the Horse celebration in Montego-Bay recently, Seiveright said true partnerships must be grounded in respect, clarity and real outcomes for local enterprises.

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Forty Four beds were donated to the Mandeville Regional Hospital yesterday by the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation, Project Cure and Just a Bunch of Roadies. In expressing appreciation, Chief Executive Officer, Alwyn Miller said the beds will improve the hospitals ability to cater to more patients.

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