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Police Oversight Crisis: Jamaica’s Indecom has launched an investigation after CCTV showed a police officer fatally shooting Latoya Bulgin (“Buju”) during a Granville protest tied to a prior police killing—Bulgin was shot while seated in a vehicle, and residents say no first aid was offered; the officer has been interdicted as Granville tensions flare with road blockages and fires. Public Health Watch: WHO warns an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading fast, with the US adding entry restrictions for travellers from Ebola-affected countries—raising knock-on concerns for regional travel and healthcare readiness. Climate & Health Pressure: A new WMO report flags rising seas, harsher storms, and extreme heat as mounting threats to food, water, and public health across Latin America and the Caribbean, including the Caribbean. Community Care & Prevention: Jamaica continues hantavirus surveillance at ports and urges sanitation and rodent control, while St Ann’s JCF ran a wellness fair offering checks for stress and substance use alongside physical health. Recovery in Focus: Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Gabrielle Henry returned to public life at a charity gala six months after her stage fall and ICU recovery.

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Parkash tenants in Jamaica pursue legal action against notorious landlord, demand ownership change

Parkash tenants in Jamaica pursue legal action against notorious landlord, demand ownership change

Jamaica unveils new airline routes, $5 billion tourism investment push amid strong visitor growth

Jamaica unveils new airline routes, $5 billion tourism investment push amid strong visitor growth

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Jamaican computer science student earns prestigious AI internship in Japan

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May. 15, 2026

NUGL, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Revenue Growth, Positive Operating Income and Continued Delivery Expansion in Jamaica

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Lauderdale Lakes Native Serves with Navy Medicine in Guantanamo Bay

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Apr. 30, 2026

Google Partner NovaCore Labs and AIBotics Advance Acquisition and Expand Robot Deployment Across Jamaica

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Wellness Film Festival launches in Los Angeles, extending World Health Day conversations to global screen industry

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