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July 2, 2026
by Andre Williams
Former JCF senior cop Terrence Bent sworn in as Turks and Caicos Assistant Commissioner
Former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Dr Terrence Bent, was on Wednesday, July 1, sworn in as Assistant Commissioner of Police with responsibility for…
July 2, 2026
Former ward of the State crowned Miss St James Festival Queen
Growing up, Tanya Kentish often wondered why her story looked different from everyone else’s. Years ago, when financial hardship made it impossible for her biological mother to care for all of her…
July 2, 2026
Government must explain TCN Agreement with US
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The decision of our Government to enter into a Third-Country National Agreement with the United States should be clearly explained to Jamaican citizens, who will show compassion…
July 2, 2026
Hypocrisy in condemning the Ascot principal
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Don’t get me wrong. It was utterly shameful for the Ascot principal to brand some of his own students as failures, as lesser beings. He should be removed from office immediately…
July 2, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
JCPD takes ‘Transformation Day’ initiative out west
The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities) recently took its ‘Transformation Day’ initiative to Westmoreland, where individuals with disabilities…
July 2, 2026
JMEA signs workforce deal with DeVry
Less than a week after being re-elected to lead the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), President Kathryn Silvera has acted on the commitment that defined her campaign for a second…
July 2, 2026
Judge rules Tupac murder suspect’s book admissible at trial
LAS VEGAS (AP):
A book co-written by the man who prosecutors allege ordered the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur can be used in trial, a judge ruled Tuesday.
The defence attorney for Duane…
July 2, 2026
Kane pushes England past tough DR Congo Surpasses Pelé, joins Just Fontaine on all-time World Cup top scorers list
ATLANTA (AP):
Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup yesterday.
England’s all-time leading…
July 2, 2026
WIMBLEDON - Gauff overcomes Sierra, Sinner, Sabalenka also advance
LONDON (AP):
Coco Gauff came from a break down in the third set and then won the last six points of the tie-breaker to beat Solana Sierra 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7) on Wednesday to reach the third round at…