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July 7, 2026
'More to come' on TCN deal, says PNP senator as he defends media reports
Opposition Senator Cleveland Tomlinson says the People's National Party (PNP) is not finished scrutinising the Government's controversial third country national (TCN) deportee arrangement…
July 7, 2026
Jamaica to provide humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela
Jamaica is providing humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that have claimed lives, injured scores of people, displaced families and caused widespread damage to…
July 7, 2026
Search launched for missing 66-year-old St Ann man
A search has been launched in Bamboo, St Ann, for 66-year-old Owen 'Teacha' Hamilton, who has gone missing.
July 7, 2026
JISCO commits US$490 million first phase investment towards reopening of Alpart - Green
Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green today announced that the reopening and modernisation of the Alpart alumina refinery has moved a major step forward, following high-level discussions with JISCO and…
July 7, 2026
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…