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July 9, 2026
Content creators to lead FRi-NALLY’s Summer Series
Kingston’s summer entertainment calendar is getting a creative refresh as FRi-NALLY prepares to hand over the reins of its bi-weekly series to four of Jamaica’s popular digital creators. Starting this…
July 9, 2026
MoBay Jerk and Food Festival returns
The Montego Bay Jerk and Food Festival is scheduled to return for its 17th staging on Saturday, August 1, at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in St James. First held in 2009, the festival has…
July 9, 2026
Justin Bieber joins World Cup final half-time show
NEW YORK (AP):
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s star-studded, Super Bowl-style half-time show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.…
July 9, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
INDECOM probing double fatal police shooting in Spanish Town last night
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the fatal shooting of two men by the police during an operation in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Wednesday night.
July 9, 2026
Hurricane-displaced students praised for resilience at Immaculate graduation
Two students from St Ann and Westmoreland whose education was disrupted by Hurricane Melissa have been commended by the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information,…
July 9, 2026
Former CLA personnel to face charges after failing to submit statutory declarations
A former chief internal auditor at the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has found herself in trouble with the Integrity Commission (IC) for failing to file her statutory declaration with the…
July 9, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Too many demands could be contributing to teachers’ deaths, says therapist
WESTERN BUREAU:
Western Jamaica-based family therapist Dr Beverly Scott says the increasing demands being placed on teachers may be a contributing factor in incidents where educators die suddenly, as…
July 9, 2026
by Kimone Francis
CARICOM probing for clearer TCNs policy picture
Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Philip J. Pierre says the regional bloc will conduct an audit of individual member state policies on the United States’ Third-Country Nationals (TCNs)…
July 9, 2026
by Sashana Small
Solid waste ‘not a today problem’ - JET CEO laments lack of focus necessary to tackle growing pollution threat
A coordinated three-pronged effort involving citizens, industry and the Government is essential if Jamaica is to tackle its growing solid waste management and plastic pollution crisis, Chief Executive…