News
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
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
Road deaths declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, new study finds
NEW YORK (AP) – Road deaths are declining worldwide, but lower-income countries aren't experiencing much of the improvement, according to a study published Monday.
July 20, 2026
by Kimone Francis
No evictions for Golden Grove sugar workers as 10-year standoff ends
Former sugar workers who seized unfinished houses at Golden Grove Meadows in St Thomas following the threat of Hurricane Matthew a decade ago will not be evicted, with the Ministry of Agriculture,…
July 20, 2026
Double disaster - Holness, CARICOM offer condolences as maritime incidents rock Caribbean
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has expressed condolences to the government and people of Guyana following the capsizing of the MV Barima, which was carrying 116 passengers and a 17-member…
July 20, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Fleet Foot’s golden century - Hyacinth Walters, Jamaica’s oldest living Olympian, celebrates her 100th birthday today
She is Jamaica’s oldest living Olympian and, despite previous online articles and other reports that for years recognised her birthday as July 15, she actually celebrates her 100th birthday…
July 20, 2026
by Karen Madden
PEP’s perfect pair - Nation’s top-performing boy and girl make Creative Kids proud, highlight sacrifices behind the scores
Consider, if you will, having only two days’ break from your books and study routine over seven straight months.
Imagine having to put your favourite pastimes on hold while maintaining a regime of…
July 20, 2026
by Kimone Francis
10,000 skilled workers lost in translation
There has been no further development of the reported proposal for 10,000 skilled workers made by Cabinet Minister Audrey Marks while she was Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States (US), according…
July 20, 2026
by Adrian Frater
GUMS to open in May Pen on August 1
May Pen is set to welcome the Global University of Medical Sciences (GUMS) when the institution officially unveils its main campus in Clarendon on August 1.
The university, which will also have an…