Caribbean National Weekly

Jamaica

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Births plummet at Jamaica’s largest maternity hospital

Births plummet at Jamaica’s largest maternity hospital

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IMF praises Jamaica’s impressive economic progress

IMF praises Jamaica’s impressive economic progress

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US SouthCom Commander to visit Jamaica for high-level defense talks

US SouthCom Commander to visit Jamaica for high-level defense talks

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Caribbean Investment Forum 2025 launches with bold vision for regional growth

Caribbean Investment Forum 2025 launches with bold vision for regional growth

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JCF commissioner says practice of police demanding phone passwords is illegal

JCF commissioner says practice of police demanding phone passwords is illegal

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Smuggled wild ocelot on the loose in Black River, Jamaica

Smuggled wild ocelot on the loose in Black River, Jamaica

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Jamaican gov't buildings to be renamed in honor of Portia Simpson Miller, Lynden Newland

Jamaican gov't buildings to be renamed in honor of Portia Simpson Miller, Lynden Newland

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Gov't pledges 'no child left behind' as nation celebrates Read Across Jamaica Day

Gov't pledges 'no child left behind' as nation celebrates Read Across Jamaica Day

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Jamaica tourist numbers could triple if crime continues to decline — Minister Bartlett

Jamaica tourist numbers could triple if crime continues to decline — Minister Bartlett

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After 145 years, Alpha School of Music still breaking ground in music education

After 145 years, Alpha School of Music still breaking ground in music education

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Jamaica targets Gulf tourists with plans to ease visa rules

Jamaica targets Gulf tourists with plans to ease visa rules

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PM Holness, nation mourn with Usain Bolt at funeral for Wellesley Bolt

PM Holness, nation mourn with Usain Bolt at funeral for Wellesley Bolt

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New entrance to Portmore coming as gov’t targets traffic bottlenecks

New entrance to Portmore coming as gov’t targets traffic bottlenecks

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Jamaicans warned against buying illicit drugs being sold on social media

Jamaicans warned against buying illicit drugs being sold on social media

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PAJ raises alarm over Jamaica’s decline in World Press Freedom rankings

PAJ raises alarm over Jamaica’s decline in World Press Freedom rankings

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Minister Morris Dixon champions literacy and innovation on Central Manchester school tour

Minister Morris Dixon champions literacy and innovation on Central Manchester school tour

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness graduates with PhD from Northeastern University

Prime Minister Andrew Holness graduates with PhD from Northeastern University

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Jamaica launches major infrastructure upgrades to enhance school safety

Jamaica launches major infrastructure upgrades to enhance school safety

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Jamaica murder law amended: Life sentence raised from 30 to 50 years

Jamaica murder law amended: Life sentence raised from 30 to 50 years

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Parent-Teacher Association hails Jamaica Teaching Council Bill as 'game changer'

Parent-Teacher Association hails Jamaica Teaching Council Bill as 'game changer'

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UWI professor says Jamaica’s transition to Republic is a bold step forward

UWI professor says Jamaica’s transition to Republic is a bold step forward

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Jamaica's Education Ministry expands school breakfast program with $1B investment

Jamaica's Education Ministry expands school breakfast program with $1B investment

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PM Holness: Jamaica on track for under 1,000 murders in 2025

PM Holness: Jamaica on track for under 1,000 murders in 2025

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Diaspora, tourists drive record numbers for Jamaica Carnival 2025

Diaspora, tourists drive record numbers for Jamaica Carnival 2025

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