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July 1, 2026
by Andre Williams
Road fatalities down 22 per cent at halfway mark, but 146 killed so far this year
Jamaica has reached the halfway point of 2026 with a notable reduction in road fatalities, although 146 people have lost their lives in crashes across the island.
July 1, 2026
by Andre Williams
Jamaica Post suspends outbound mail to European Union countries
The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) has suspended all outbound mail destined for countries within the European Union (EU) following changes to the bloc’s customs regulations.
July 1, 2026
CARICOM to address issues faced by Rastafarians
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will convene a meeting to examine issues affecting Rastafarians across the region, the Guyana-based CARICOM Secretariat announced Tuesday.
July 1, 2026
Mobile app being developed to enable persons in domestic violence situations to call for help
A mobile app is being developed to enable people in domestic violence situations to call for help.
July 1, 2026
Ocean surface temperatures hit record high
Ocean surface temperatures reached a record high in June, European scientists warned on Wednesday, fueling fears of more dangerous heat waves this summer and intensifying concerns about the escalating…
July 1, 2026
by Ainsley Walters
JIMMIE SAYS … Divest or else Horse racing needs legislative, wider gambling market support
Sitting among the audience at Sunday evening’s Jamaica Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation’s (JTHF) Third Anniversary Fundraiser and Award Event, Nancy Holthus, paddock analyst at Oaklawn Park,…
July 1, 2026
Barcelona, Monaco agree transfer deal for Ansu Fati
BARCELONA, Spain (AP):
Barcelona and Monaco have agreed a deal for former teen prodigy Ansu Fati to permanently leave the Spanish club.
Barcelona made the announcement yesterday without giving…
July 1, 2026
by Sharla Williams
Karate instructor takes aim at female empowerment
Sensei Nicole Hazle, who recently completed the Guardian Girls Karate Instructors’ Course Americas, hopes to use her achievement to make a difference in the lives of girls.
July 1, 2026
by Raymond Graham
Oakley to make pro debut at Prefontaine Classic
Quarter-miler Dejanea Oakley will make her professional debut at this weekend’s Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, the ninth stop of the Wanda Diamond League.
The two-day meet, which starts on…