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July 20, 2026
Haiti urges international community to ensure free, credible elections
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Haiti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Raina Forbin, on Monday said her country needs “free, credible, inclusive and above all participatory elections”, as she urged the international…
July 20, 2026
Vania Colours: Standing firm on principles, powered by purpose
In reggae music, authenticity has never been optional – it is the foundation upon which the genre was built. While the industry continues to evolve with changing sounds and shifting trends, there are…
July 20, 2026
Government reviewing framework for religious use of cannabis
The Government is intensifying consultations on Jamaica’s framework for the religious use of cannabis, commonly referred to in legislation as the sacramental cannabis framework.
July 20, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Another victim of fire at Beryllium garage in May dies
Damion Walters, a 43-year-old employee of the Guardsman Group, has died from injuries sustained in the accidental fire that occurred on May 27, while mechanical work was being carried out at the…
July 20, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Ninja Man and co-accused appeal hearing delayed again, to begin Wednesday
The long-awaited appeal hearing for entertainer Desmond 'Ninja Man' Ballentine and his two co-convicts suffered yet another delay and is now expected to start on Wednesday in the Court of…
July 20, 2026
Attempt to save struggling swimmer leaves five dead in Ohio river
POWELL, Ohio (AP) – Five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim, authorities said Monday.
July 20, 2026
US pledges to crack down on Haitian gangs making money off social media
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – The United States envoy to the United Nations said Monday that the US government would soon move to stop violent gangs in Haiti from making money off social media posts.
July 20, 2026
Portmore policeman reported missing, police probe launched
A Portmore, St Catherine policeman has been reported missing after he failed to return home from a visit to his girlfriend and did not report for duty at his job over the weekend.
July 21, 2026
Updated | Water lock-off for some Corporate Area communities amid dry conditions
The National Water Commission (NWC) has implemented nightly water lock-offs for customers in Washington Gardens, Maverley and nearby areas in the Corporate Area amid ongoing dry conditions.