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July 1, 2026
St Mary man charged for alleged rape and robbery of woman he met on dating app
Detectives in St Catherine have charged a St Mary man for the alleged rape and robbery of a woman whom he met on the dating app Tinder.
July 1, 2026
Audrey Marks denies she proposed US deportation deal
Cabinet Minister Audrey Marks has denied that she proposed the controversial deal under which Jamaica would receive up to 10,000 third-country nationals (TCNs) from the United States.
July 1, 2026
Gas prices up
Motorists will pay more for gas come Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move up by $0.65 to sell for $193.78 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $0.63 to…
July 1, 2026
64-year-old Clarendon woman found dead with stab wounds at her home
The Clarendon police are investigating the killing of a 64-year-old woman whose partially nude body, bearing stab wounds, was found at her home in the Union district near Frankfield.
June 30, 2026
by Sashana Small
Building tomorrow’s innovators - ICT Teacher of the Year Duval Ebanks dreams big for students
Camperdown Primary and Infant School teacher Duval Ebanks envisions a classroom of the future equipped with sensory technology that creates an interactive and sustainable learning environment for his…
June 30, 2026
by Kimone Francis
CHINA CLAPS BACK - Beijing rejects US concerns, says Jamaica ties built on mutual benefit
China has rebuffed comments by United States (US) ambassador nominee Kari Lake, as it defended its 53-year relationship with Jamaica, pointing to over US$2.1 billion in local investments and recent…
June 30, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
The law will apply to motorists appearing before the courts, says Sykes
Motorists appearing before the courts should continue to expect demerit points and driver disqualifications where the law requires, says Chief Justice Bryan Sykes, even as the Government prepares for…
June 30, 2026
Jamaicans urged to stay hydrated as temperatures soar
Residents are being urged to take proactive steps to prevent dehydration and other heat-related illnesses, as Jamaica continues to experience unusually high temperatures.