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July 1, 2026 by Andre Williams

Full 16 per cent public passenger fare increase now in effect across Jamaica
Public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators across Jamaica are now charging the full 16 per cent fare increase approved by the Government, as the second phase of the adjustment took effect today, July 1.
July 1, 2026 by Andre Williams

Education ministry warns schools not to deny students access over registration fees
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is reminding school administrators that students must not be denied access to education because of an inability to pay registration or other…
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July 1, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Chang: No criminal will find safe haven in Jamaica
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Chang has rejected suggestions that the Government would allow criminals to be imported into Jamaica, describing the claim as “ridiculous” and politically distorted.
July 1, 2026

The Pinnacle’s CEO says shared history strengthens Jamaica-China bond
The businessman, who arrived in Jamaica from China 20 years ago, strongly believes “companies that work across cultures come up with better ideas and find answers faster. They also build things that…
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

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

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.
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July 1, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Murder accused freed as judge finds evidence too weak for trial
A man accused of murdering a barber and wounding another man during a 2025 gun attack at their home in St Andrew was acquitted after a parish judge found there was insufficient evidence to put him on…
July 1, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

St James Ministers’ Fraternal urges churches to unite against crime
WESTERN BUREAU: Reverend Glendon Powell, the chairman of the St James Ministers Fraternal, is urging every church in the parish to join the organisation, arguing that a united church is critical to…