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Negril Violence: A restaurant owner was shot and killed and a visiting Czech doctor injured during a robbery and gun attack along Norman Manley Boulevard on Friday night, with police saying the attackers stole cash and fled on a motorcycle. Screen Industry Push: LAB Studios used its “SLATE Jamaica on Screen” showcase to pitch Jamaica as a global content hub, unveiling upcoming productions and highlighting a J$50 million funding milestone. Planning for Growth: NEPA will start a settlement boundary delineation project in St. Mary in June to map communities and curb peri-urban sprawl. Roads Under Scrutiny: Jamaica’s standards body is inviting public comment on new road construction specifications as criticism of repair quality continues. Tourism Policy: Montego Bay’s mayor welcomed plans to repeal and replace the Tourism Act, arguing it could strengthen protections and widen inclusion for tourism workers. After Melissa School Fallout: Administrators say some students—especially boys—are still skipping classes to work as families struggle to recover.

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May 12, 2026

Double AA Donation Funds Nigeria School Renovation

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ATS Bookkeeping expands new client intake in Fairfax

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Queen Ifrica releases motherhood anthem ‘Mom Like Me’ ahead of new album

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Jamaica pushes for bigger role in global film industry at LAB Studios showcase

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How to plan your return trip to Jamaica or the Dominican Republic in 2026

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Jamaica Drafts Road Construction Standards as Pothole Crisis Deepens 

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ICIC Celebrates National Small Business Changemakers and 2025 IC100 Award Winners

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Jamaica to Host 2nd CTO Air Connectivity Summit Next February

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TTW Picks Top 30 Wellness Tourism Destinations in Americas and Caribbean for 2026

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

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Volatus Aerospace Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Records Highest Q1 Gross Margins in Company’s History

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Double AA Corporation Donation Supports Keturah Hamilton Foundation’s Nigerian Elementary School Renovation Project

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