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20 Jul, 2026 0

Jamaican woman in Bahamas pleads guilty to injuring ex-boyfriend during fight, fined US$500

A Jamaican woman in the Bahamas is to be handed over to the Department of Immigration after paying a court-ordered fine or completing a prison sentence after she pleaded guilty to injuring her…
20 Jul, 2026 0

Guyana launches criminal probe as crews scour waters for survivors after ferry capsizes

The search for survivors continued in Guyana Monday after a ferry, believed to be overloaded, capsized over the weekend, with the government noting that at least 35 of the 67 people rescued were not…
20 Jul, 2026 0

Updated | Water lock-off for some Corporate Area communities amid dry conditions

The National Water Commission (NWC) has implemented nightly water lock-offs for customers in Washington Gardens, Maverley and nearby areas in the Corporate Area amid ongoing dry conditions.
20 Jul, 2026 0

Portmore policeman reported missing, police probe launched

A Portmore, St Catherine policeman has been reported missing after he failed to return home from a visit to his girlfriend and did not report for duty at his job over the weekend.
19 Jul, 2026 0

Advertorial | Nicholas Azan: Transforming inner city Kingston through vision, opportunity, and development

For more than two decades, Nicholas Azan, Chairman of Omega Manufacturing Limited, incorporated in 2002, has dedicated his life not only to building successful businesses but also to transforming…
19 Jul, 2026 0

Trump celebrates World Cup as US victory as he prepares to present trophy to winning team

President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain.
19 Jul, 2026 0

US Customs seizes over US$53,000 in undeclared cash from passenger bound for Jamaica

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency says officers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida seized more than US$53,800 in undeclared currency from an…
19 Jul, 2026 0

Ferry carrying 116 people capsizes off Guyana, with 67 rescued as search continues

A ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew capsized in Guyana, with 67 people rescued so far, authorities said Sunday.
19 Jul, 2026 0

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru, kills at least five people

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people, authorities said Sunday. More than 20 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.