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August 5, 2026

Three people arrested in MOCA anti-lottery scamming raids in Corporate Area

The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) is reporting that three people, two men and one woman, were this morning arrested during a series of coordinated anti-lottery scamming…
Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon at the scene of the Montego Bay Giant Swing tourism attraction during an enforcement exercise by the St James Municipal Corporation on August 5, 2026.
August 5, 2026

St James Municipal Corporation takes action against unapproved giant swing tourist attraction

The St James Municipal Corporation today took enforcement action against the operators of a giant swing tourist attraction in the community of Norwood Pen due to the lack of required permits. The…
August 5, 2026

Clarendon man charged with arson and burglary

A 56-year-old Clarendon man has been charged for allegedly breaking into a house and setting a fire. Charged with arson and burglary is Conroy White, otherwise called ‘Sojie’ or ‘Morris’, a farmer…
Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness (centre), looks on as New Social Housing Programme beneficiary Andrea Burke (second left) shows off the keys to her new home during the handover ceremony at 43 Rosemary Lane, Kingston on August 4. They are joined by (from
August 5, 2026

Gov’t exploring modular housing units for vulnerable Jamaicans

As part of its commitment to addressing housing challenges, the Government is exploring the introduction of modular semi-permanent housing units across the island as an additional option for meeting…
August 5, 2026

TAJ to discontinue use of cheques by March 2028

The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says it will stop accepting and issuing cheques by March 2028, in compliance with new procedures being implemented by the Bank of Jamaica and commercial banks. …
Mark Malabver, president of the Jamaica Teachers' Association.
August 5, 2026

JTA blasts slow pace of Hurricane Melissa school repairs

President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association, Mark Malabver, is accusing the Ministry of Education of “dragging their feet”, in restoring schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa. Malabver is…
Ilan Goldfajn, Group President, Inter-American Development Bank
August 5, 2026

INTERPOL joins IDB task force to support security in Latin America and the Caribbean

BRASILIA, Brazil, CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and INTERPOL have announced a partnership through the Alliance for Security, Justice, and Development's Rapid Response Task Force…
Performers present a cultural piece titled ‘For the Children’ during the celebration of Jamaica’s 63rd year of Independence at the Grand Gala held at the National Stadium in Kingston on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. – File photo
August 5, 2026

Jamaica 64 celebrations to culminate with Grand Gala at National Stadium tomorrow

Jamaica’s 64 years of Independence celebrations will culminate on Thursday at the National Stadium in St Andrew, with the signature Grand Gala event, being celebrated under the theme ‘United in…
Cargo ships are seen at sea near the Strait of Hormuz. - AP photo
August 5, 2026

Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

CAIRO (AP) – United States President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that…