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Negril Violence and Medical Fallout: A restaurant owner, Nashon McGibbon (“Bubba”), was shot and killed during a robbery at Flag City Restaurant on Norman Manley Boulevard, while a visiting Czech doctor was wounded in serious but stable condition; police say hooded gunmen arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire, and stole cash before fleeing. Wellness Tourism Push: Travel and Tour World named Jamaica among the Americas/Caribbean’s Top 30 wellness tourism destinations for 2026, betting on luxury-meets-sustainability retreats. Health Governance Clash: UWI’s Visitor dismissed a bid to remove UHWI’s Prof Joseph Plummer as head of Medicine, ending a months-long challenge tied to appointment and service-time disputes. Integrity Commission vs Privacy: Government moved to court to block the Integrity Commission from forcing the Health Ministry to hand over eight employment files in a corruption probe. Road Safety Strain: St Mary reported two crashes on Friday—one near Rio Nuevo and another in Annotto Bay—leaving 10 injured, including children. Mental Health Loss: Renowned psychiatrist Dr Aggrey Irons has died, remembered for decades of public health and tobacco-control advocacy.

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TTW names top 30 wellness destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026

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Mercy University to honor 2,300 graduates at 2026 commencement

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ATS Bookkeeping expands new client intake in Fairfax

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Debo Ray sets May 22 EP release and Norwood show

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