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July 10, 2026
Polymarket in high-stakes race to win back trust as it recommits to US market
After four years in exile, the prediction market platform Polymarket has begun a well-funded campaign to sell a new version of itself to the American public.
To do so, the company is trying to…
July 10, 2026
IMF expects world economy to grow 3% this year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout from the conflict is…
July 9, 2026
Met office warns about strong winds, rain and rough seas arising from weather systems
The Meteorological Service is advising that strong to very strong winds will continue to affect Jamaica and its territorial waters through the weekend, with the most severe conditions expected on…
July 9, 2026
Russia heads to sports court to overturn its ban from international track and field
Russia’s track and field federation says it has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn a World Athletics ruling suspending its athletes from international events due to the war in…
July 9, 2026
Italian region defies US pressure to end Cuban doctors programme
Italy’s southern Calabria region is the rare place in Europe where Cuba sends medical professionals under a long-running program that the United States wants to stamp out.
July 9, 2026
Falmouth mayor vows action to remove squatter from land designated for Cave Island sewage plant
Mayor of Falmouth Collen Gager says the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, with the support of relevant government agencies, will move to remove an individual who has illegally occupied land earmarked…
July 9, 2026
Civil society coalition renews call for overhaul of Access to Information Act
A coalition of civil society organisations and concerned citizens is urging the Government to establish a Joint Select Committee to review and modernise Jamaica's Access to Information (ATI) Act,…
July 9, 2026
France beat Morocco 2-0 in World Cup quarterfinals
Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé scored the other goal and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals.
July 9, 2026
JCF warns nightclub operators against employing minors after woman charged
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is warning nightclub and entertainment establishment operators that they will face prosecution if they are found harbouring or employing children.