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14-y-o boy and man arrested over seizure of imitation gun at party in St Thomas
A 20-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy are in police custody after being arrested in connection with the seizure of an imitation firearm at a party at a club in Trinityville, St Thomas on Monday.
July 6, 2026
by Karen Madden
Golden legacy - Jamaica track and field mourn visionary coach Stephen ‘Franno’ Francis
Leaving a lasting legacy and playing a significant role in taking Jamaica’s track and field to dizzying heights, Stephen ‘Franno’ Francis is being remembered with superlatives by his peers, athletes,…
July 6, 2026
Strengthen integration for future generations, outgoing CARICOM chair charges
Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis and outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has called for a stronger and more effective regional integration movement for future…
July 6, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Two female teenagers in custody after elderly man attacked during alleged sexual encounter
A 64-year-old man is in hospital and two female teenagers are in police custody following an alleged attempted murder in St Thomas.
July 6, 2026
CARICOM secretary-general urges regional leaders to take decisive action
Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Carla Barnett, urged leaders of the region to seize the current period of global volatility as an opportunity for “decisive action” to…
July 6, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
‘Unacceptable!’ - JMDA, citizens condemn latest delay for CRH’s full restoration 10 years on
WESTERN BUREAU:
The Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA) has joined residents of western Jamaica in expressing displeasure that the timeline for the completion of the St James-based Cornwall…
July 6, 2026
Project STAR to continue beyond initial 5-year mandate
Project STAR, the social and economic transformation initiative that targets under-resourced and under-served communities across Jamaica, will continue beyond its original five-year timeline after…
July 6, 2026
by Olivia Brown
Clarendon ganja growers urged to tap into new licensing arrangements
Vendors and small-scale farmers in Clarendon are being encouraged to organise themselves and take advantage of new licensing arrangements designed to make it easier and more affordable to enter…
July 6, 2026
by Erica Virtue
Tiny isles, giant hearts World falls for Cabo Verde after heroic performances on biggest football stage
They came as the Cinderellas of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, but by the end of the first round, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) ‑ the tiny archipelago in the central Atlantic Ocean off the West African coast –…