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News from Oct 31, 2026 (UTC)

Jamaica isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 18Oct 31

Why

  1. Patterson criticised Jamaica's abstention on the Cuba vote, while Marshall warned it could hurt CARICOM's credibility.

    22 eventsjamaicaobserver.com, barbadostoday.bbSource

  2. The Scotia Group privatisation was completed, and the Supreme Court sanctioned the scheme.

    6 eventsjamaica-gleaner.comSource

  3. The commerce ministry received 2000 applications for the small business restoration grant.

    5 eventsjamaica-gleaner.comSource

What happened

  • Statements31%
  • Cooperation48%
  • Criticism18%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure1%
  • Fighting2%

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