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July 15, 2026

Caribbean governments urged to balance fuel subsidies amid US-Iran conflict
BRADES, Montserrat, CMC – Caribbean governments are being urged to carefully balance short-term fuel subsidies with long-term investments as the conflict between the United States and Iran drives up…
July 15, 2026

Spain names nine Caribbean countries for visa-free entry
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Spain on Tuesday named nine Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries among 60 nations worldwide, whose citizens will not need a visa to enter the European country.
July 14, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

SCAM ALERT FOR GANJA GROWERS
WESTERN BUREAU: Traditional cannabis cultivators and prospective investors are being warned to guard against scams, misinformation and false promises as Jamaica’s regulated medicinal cannabis…
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July 14, 2026 by Lester Hinds

Diaspora gears up for Jamaica 64 events
As Jamaicans across the diaspora in the United States prepare to celebrate the island’s 64th year of Independence, a series of activities, including church services, flag-raising ceremonies and galas,…
July 14, 2026 by Karen Madden

Local French, Spanish fans divided ahead of blockbuster semi-final
In what is being billed as the clash of the titans of European football, two-time champions France face 2010 champions Spain today in the first semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
July 14, 2026 by Bryan Miller

HMC calls for ministry’s intervention to save crumbling municipal building
WESTERN BUREAU: As the 300-year-old Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) building continues to crumble, employees have been forced to undertake whatever remedial work they can to keep the building…
July 14, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Retired Wray & Nephew employees reunite for special luncheon
More than memories were shared at the J. Wray & Nephew Limited Pensioners’ Luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, where 60 retired employees reunited to celebrate friendship, service, and the…
July 14, 2026 by Olivia Brown

Clarendon Historical Society seeks to preserve parish’s past
Through ageing photographs, archival records, and residents’ memories, a new initiative is seeking to piece together fragments of Clarendon’s history, reconnect communities with their heritage, and…
July 13, 2026

TCI Bar Council sits with Jamaican legal bodies for talks on bolstering partnerships
The Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Council is exploring opportunities for greater collaboration with Jamaica’s legal fraternity as part of efforts to strengthen regional partnerships and advance the…