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July 1, 2026
by Andre Williams
Full 16 per cent public passenger fare increase now in effect across Jamaica
Public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators across Jamaica are now charging the full 16 per cent fare increase approved by the Government, as the second phase of the adjustment took effect today, July 1.
July 1, 2026
Two persons climb to top of Empire State Building antenna to hang banner about 'the power of love'
NEW YORK (AP) – Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" at midday Tuesday, before starting to descend, embracing…
July 2, 2026
Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer's disease
NEW YORK (AP) – Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the ‘Lethal Weapon’ franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease.
July 1, 2026
Court awards security guard $10m after rape
A security guard who was raped while working alone on a night shift at a car lot in Montego Bay, St James has been awarded more than $10 million in damages after the Supreme Court found her former…
July 1, 2026
by Andre Williams
Road fatalities down 22 per cent at halfway mark, but 146 killed so far this year
Jamaica has reached the halfway point of 2026 with a notable reduction in road fatalities, although 146 people have lost their lives in crashes across the island.
July 1, 2026
by Andre Williams
Jamaica Post suspends outbound mail to European Union countries
The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) has suspended all outbound mail destined for countries within the European Union (EU) following changes to the bloc’s customs regulations.
July 1, 2026
CARICOM to address issues faced by Rastafarians
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will convene a meeting to examine issues affecting Rastafarians across the region, the Guyana-based CARICOM Secretariat announced Tuesday.
July 1, 2026
Mobile app being developed to enable persons in domestic violence situations to call for help
A mobile app is being developed to enable people in domestic violence situations to call for help.
July 1, 2026
Ocean surface temperatures hit record high
Ocean surface temperatures reached a record high in June, European scientists warned on Wednesday, fueling fears of more dangerous heat waves this summer and intensifying concerns about the escalating…