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Government facing $31.3 billion revenue shortfall

The government is facing a $31.3 billion revenue shortfall, forcing it to cut spending by more than...

2:07 pm, Mon October 5, 2026
NWA carrying out reinstatement works along Old Hope Road

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2:02 pm, Mon October 5, 2026
US kills four people in strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean

  The United States has conducted another strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat...

2:00 pm, Mon October 5, 2026
Charles declares support for including members of deaf community in decisions affecting them

  Minister of Labour & Social Security Pearnel Charles Junior has declared that memb...

9:42 am, Mon October 5, 2026
Fitz-Henley credits "effective partnership" for dramatic decline in murders

  Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister Abka Fitz-Henley says an eff...

8:35 am, Mon October 5, 2026
Corporate Area water levels remain low

Water levels at two of the main catchment facilities serving the Corporate Area remain low...

7:57 am, Mon October 5, 2026
Corporate Area water levels remain low

Water levels at two of the main catchment facilities serving the Corporate Area remain low...

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