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July 5, 2026

Gabriel Agbo | Why do we fall sick?

God will heal you! Yes, He said that He is the One who heals all our diseases. As you read this message, may the healing power of the Almighty touch you, in Jesus’ name! Now, we know clearly that it…
July 5, 2026

Government, Opposition pay tribute to legendary coach Stephen 'Franno' Francis

The Government and Opposition have expressed profound sadness at the passing of decorated Jamaican track and field coach Stephen ‘Franno’ Francis, describing him as one of the country's greatest…
July 5, 2026

St Catherine woman fined $300,000 for attempting to bribe policeman

A St Catherine woman who attempted to bribe a policeman with $15,000 to prevent the prosecution of her son was on Friday fined $300,000 or 30 days' imprisonment in the parish court.
July 5, 2026

Vehicle reported stolen in Manchester found in bushes in St Catherine, probe launched

The police in St Catherine have launched an investigation following the discovery of a car in bushes in Dover district that was reported stolen in Manchester.
July 4, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

‘Historic day’ for MSMEs

WESTERN BUREAU: The Government has committed to ensuring that micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) benefit from the billions of dollars being spent on public contracts, with Finance…
July 4, 2026

Push for US inquiry into deportee deal - Federal lawmakers urged to launch probe into third-country nationals agreement

A Jamaican-American advocate has formally requested that members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation launch an inquiry into the third-country nationals (TCN) agreement signed between Jamaica and…
July 4, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Man gets 18-year sentence for sexual assault of 6-y-o, 8-y-o girls

A man sentenced to 18 years and six months in prison for sexually assaulting his two young female relatives, aged six and eight, in Manchester more than seven years ago, is to serve nearly the full…
July 4, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

MoBay mayor urges small businesses to seize government contracts

WESTERN BUREAU: A challenge has been issued to Jamaica’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to professionalise their operations and aggressively pursue government…
July 4, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Cops urge media to give greater context to St James’ crime stats as Dream heads west

WESTERN BUREAU: With Dream Weekend set to debut in Montego Bay, St James, Senior Superintendent of Police Eron Samuels is urging media houses to provide greater context when reporting crime…