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Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away
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June 27 12:37 AM
SEATTLE, United States (AFP) — Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have give...
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June 27 12:30 AM
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Third-country nationals row rocks Senate
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June 27 12:28 AM
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Prayer warrior juror gets down on knees in court
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Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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JTA slams ministry over slow hurricane recovery at schools
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JTA slams ministry over slow hurricane recovery at schools
June 27 12:24 AM
JTA slams ministry over slow hurricane recovery at schools
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Trevdon ready to make his mark in dancehall
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Trevdon ready to make his mark in dancehall
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Trevdon ready to make his mark in dancehall
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Dembele conquers Norway’s vikings
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Dembele hat-trick as France swat Norway; Senegal stay alive
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Dembele hat-trick as France swat Norway; Senegal stay alive
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Hunt on for new NWA head
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Hunt on for new NWA head
June 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) has officially advertised for a new chief executive officer, signalling the end of the tenure of i...
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Long Lane, St Andrew to be temporarily closed this weekend
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Long Lane, St Andrew to be temporarily closed this weekend
June 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising motorists and residents that a section of Long Lane along Stony Hill Road in St Andrew...
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Section of Lacovia to Holland Bamboo main road to close this weekend
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Section of Lacovia to Holland Bamboo main road to close this weekend
May 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising motorists that temporary traffic changes will be implemented along a major roadway in ...
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Expect traffic delays on Lime Hall main road amid SPARK work
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Expect traffic delays on Lime Hall main road amid SPARK work
May 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists are being advised to expect delays when using the Lime Hall main road in St Ann over the next three days. This, as contr...
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JCSA to meet NWA management on Tuesday to address worker concerns
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JCSA to meet NWA management on Tuesday to address worker concerns
May 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) says it is set to meet with the management of the National Works Agency (NWA) on Tuesda...
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Strike action possible at NWA, says union
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Strike action possible at NWA, says union
May 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) is advising the public that workers at the National Works Agency (NWA) have indicate...
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Traffic signal at Dunrobin Avenue / Lindsay Crescent down after crash
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Traffic signal at Dunrobin Avenue / Lindsay Crescent down after crash
April 27, 2026
The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the public to exercise caution in the vicinity of the Dunrobin Avenue/Lindsay Crescent intersection in St ...
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Several upgrades underway for a section of Spanish Town Road
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Several upgrades underway for a section of Spanish Town Road
March 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) says that the section of Spanish Town Road in St Andrew between the examination depot and Cockburn...
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Rehabilitative works to commence along Winston Jones Highway in Manchester
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Rehabilitative works to commence along Winston Jones Highway in Manchester
March 11, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Motorists using the Winston Jones Highway in Manchester are being advised to prepare for traffic delays while using the corridor...
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WATCH: Lawrence Tavern councillor displeased with roadworks by NWA
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WATCH: Lawrence Tavern councillor displeased with roadworks by NWA
March 8, 2026
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — Lawrence Tavern Councillor John Myers has accused the National Works Agency (NWA) of inadequate repair work on main roads in the ...
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$193 million being spent to rehabilitate roadways in northeastern Jamaica
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$193 million being spent to rehabilitate roadways in northeastern Jamaica
March 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) says it has commenced a hotmix patching and local rehabilitation programme in the northeastern par...
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Port Antonio Bypass project set to commence soon
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Port Antonio Bypass project set to commence soon
March 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The construction phase for the new Port Antonio Bypass in Portland is set to commence in the next eight weeks. The Port Antonio By...
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NWA extends closure of Top Road in Browns Town, St Ann
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NWA extends closure of Top Road in Browns Town, St Ann
February 13, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the public that Top Road in Browns Town, St Ann, which was closed three weeks ago, will ...
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Reading to Anchovy road to be closed on Sunday
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Reading to Anchovy road to be closed on Sunday
January 30, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) says the Long Hill to Anchovy main road in St James will be closed to facilitate maintenance work on...
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Section of Spanish Town Road temporarily closed for repairs to sewage line
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Section of Spanish Town Road temporarily closed for repairs to sewage line
December 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) says a section of Spanish Town Road in the vicinity of the Sandy Gully Bridge will be closed to vehi...
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Consultations to be held on establishment of one road authority
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Consultations to be held on establishment of one road authority
November 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Consultations will be held with key stakeholders regarding the establishment of the One Road Authority, which will regulate the ma...
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Double whammy for Hanover
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Double whammy for Hanover
4-hour thunderstorm rubs salt in wounds left by Melissa
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
November 13, 2025
POINT, Hanover — As residents of Hanover tried to recover from Hurricane Melissa, the parish was pounded Tuesday by a four-hour thunderstorm that rubb...
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Bog Walk Gorge now open; Williamsfield to Glengoffe road should be used with caution — NWA
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Bog Walk Gorge now open; Williamsfield to Glengoffe road should be used with caution — NWA
November 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The roadway from Spanish Town to the Bog Walk in St Catherine is now open to vehicular traffic, according to the National Works Ag...
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#EyeOnMelissa: NWA ramps up preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: NWA ramps up preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa
October 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) has intensified its preparations for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Melissa on Jamaica. Th...
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Duhaney Drive to be closed for 10 days — NWA
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Duhaney Drive to be closed for 10 days — NWA
August 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) has announced that a section of Duhaney Drive in Duhaney Park, Kingston, will be closed for 10 day...
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Rehabilitative works to commence along the Winston Jones Highway Manchester
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Rehabilitative works to commence along the Winston Jones Highway Manchester
August 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Work is set to commence along the Winston Jones Highway in Manchester by the National Works Agency (NWA) on Saturday, August 9. The...
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Charlton Avenue in Kingston to be temporarily closed
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Charlton Avenue in Kingston to be temporarily closed
July 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that Charlton Avenue in Kingston will be closed to vehicular traffic starting Saturday...
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June 27, 2026
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June 27, 2026
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Prayer warrior juror gets down on knees in court
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Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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