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Night garbage collections offer relief but added challenges

Night-time garbage collection is being used in some sections of the island to beat the punishing heat, but workers say the approach comes with its own risks, including poor visibility, parked vehicles, and the danger of injury from improperly discarded items. National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Executive Director Audley Gordon said the agency has adjusted collection schedules in…

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PENSION PAIN

Years after retiring from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), two former district constables say they are still without their full pensions, leaving them in financial distress and demanding answers.

Honda Mulls Building New Hybrid Vehicle Plant in U.S.

New York, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--Honda Motor Co. is considering building a new automobile plant in the United States to expand its hybrid vehicle lineup, aiming to start its operations by around 2030…

  • Honda considering new U.S. plant for hybrid vehicles.
  • Facility expected by mid-2030s, for large hybrid SUVs.
  • Honda shifting focus from electric to hybrid vehicles.

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