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July 17, 2026
Gov’t, Opposition pay tribute to cricket great Sir Garfield Sobers
The Government and Opposition have joined regional tributes following the death of West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield "Garry" Sobers, hailing him as one of the greatest sporting figures…
July 18, 2026
Westmoreland man charged following motorcycle theft
Detectives assigned to the Westmoreland Police Division have charged 32-year-old Davion Bailey, a farmer of Amity District, Westmoreland, with larceny of motor vehicle following an incident on…
July 18, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
Croc-sighting reports spark concern, probe in Sav
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An investigation has been launched by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) into reports that crocodiles have been seen in the drains along Great George Street in…
July 16, 2026
Acting appointment leaves Gordon House tense as clerk goes on leave
Employees at Gordon House, the seat of the country’s legislature, are reportedly peeved at a decision by the management of Parliament to install a junior parliamentary counsel to act as clerk to the…
July 16, 2026
AI drives 5.4m cyberattack attempts in Jamaica
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used by cybercriminals to identify weaknesses and launch attacks, with Jamaica recording 46.7 million attempted cyberattacks in 2025 and another 5.4…
July 16, 2026
JEP Group expands scholarship programme to St Elizabeth
JEP Group has expanded its long-running scholarship programme into St Elizabeth through its affiliate, InterEnergy Jamaica Wind (IJW), giving students in communities served by the renewable energy…
July 16, 2026
RADA urges livestock owners to protect animals as temperatures rise
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging livestock owners to take immediate steps to protect their animals from rising temperatures, warning that heat stress can damage animal…
July 16, 2026
Growing demand fuels call for more ackee farmers
Jamaicans are being urged to invest in ackee production and exports as demand continues to outstrip supply, creating what the agriculture minister says is a lucrative opportunity for farmers and…
July 16, 2026
by Andre Williams
Officials eye motorcyclists in push to curb crash toll
Road safety officials are intensifying efforts to reduce Jamaica’s annual road death toll to fewer than 300, with a renewed focus on curbing motorcycle fatalities and protecting vulnerable road users.