Lead Stories
July 7, 2026
Jamaica writes CARICOM expressing concerns over reappointment of secretary-general
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says while his country is not seeking to overturn the decision of regional leaders to reappoint Dr Carla Barnett as the…
July 7, 2026
Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to reach Wimbledon semifinals as Jannik Sinner advances in the heat
LONDON (AP) — There's no panic in Coco Gauff. Down a set after untimely double-faults, Gauff rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first…
July 7, 2026
CARICOM to seek CCJ opinion on secretary-general reappointment dispute
CARICOM Heads of Government have agreed to seek an advisory opinion from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in an effort to resolve the dispute surrounding the reappointment of the community's…
July 7, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Man shot multiple times in Naggo Head, hospitalised
A 43-year-old unemployed man from St Catherine has been hospitalised after being shot multiple times by a gunman in Naggo Head, Portmore, on Monday night.
July 7, 2026
IOC moves to end neutral status vetting for Russian athletes ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) advised Olympic sports bodies on Tuesday to end a three-year programme vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying…
July 7, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Jamaican Consulate in New York evacuated due to threat of nearby building collapse
The Jamaican Consulate General in New York was evacuated on Tuesday morning after a building across the street from its offices was deemed to be in imminent danger of collapsing.
July 7, 2026
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup.
July 7, 2026
Labour Ministry warns job seekers against fraudulent overseas recruitment scheme
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is warning the public against a fraudulent overseas recruitment scheme being advertised on social media.
July 7, 2026
Manhattan high-rise still unstable after columns buckle, forcing evacuations
A Manhattan high-rise remained unstable Tuesday after officials found that columns buckled and floors sagged while it was being converted to luxury apartments, forcing evacuations in and around the…