Acting Head of the Manchester police, Deputy Superintendent Luhas Daniels, has warned residents and business operators to obey the nightly curfew imposed in certain areas.The warning comes after four bartenders were arrested and charged with breaching a nightly curfew in Knockpatrick yesterday.

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Mr. Samuda gave the update during a leaders in Real Estate Breakfast at the Pegasus Hotel in the parish on Thursday. The new dam is part of efforts to make Kingston and St. Andrew water-resilient and drought-resistant.

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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says it will respond to help address the growing humanitarian crisis in Cuba.

The United States of America (U.S.A.) had implemented measures to cut off Cuba's oil supply, which has affected other key sectors in that island such as healthcare.

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Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton says the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James is on track to return to its pre-hurricane Melissa operating capacity within the next one to two weeks.

Providing an update at a media briefing in Montego Bay yesterday, Dr. Tufton said the facility has seen significant improvements since the Category 5 hurricane in October 2025.

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Producer and beatmaker Crash Dummy is responding to critics who believe the WYFL Riddim should be wrapped up.

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The government has indicated that it intends to collect one billion dollars in traffic fines in the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

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He was reacting to criticisms by Justice Minister Delroy Chuck, in relation to the Child Diversion Programme.

Mr. Chuck had claimed that some judges were misinterpreting the law, citing reports that they had children enter a guilty plea prior to being referred to the Diversion Programme.

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The market is one of several that was earmarked for rehabilitation by the government.

Speaking at yesterday’s contract-signing and groundbreaking ceremony, the MP noted that construction of the facility is something residents have long anticipated.

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Kingston and St. Andrew will be water resilient and drought resistant in 18 months.

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This was a major part of a renewed call for the judiciary to have greater control over its budget.

Speaking today at a media engagement put on by the Court Administration Division, CAD, the Chief Justice noted that he has not seen any indication that the Justice Ministry has activated emergency procurement, to have the rehabilitation works undertaken.

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