News
July 4, 2026
by Marcia Thomas
Marking the 250th Anniversary of US Independence - Jamaica and the USA: the people link
The movement of people between Jamaica and the United States (US) predates the declaration of independence by the 13 British American colonies on July 4, 1776. There was a close relationship between…
July 4, 2026
Olympic champion Sanya Richards-Ross to headline Atlanta Jamaican Association Independence Ball
ATLANTA, Georgia:
Four-time Olympic gold medalist and Jamaica-born track star Sanya Richards-Ross will headline the Atlanta Jamaican Association’s (AJA) Annual Independence Ball and Scholarship…
July 4, 2026
Amina Taylor | Can Burnham fix Britain where six previous PMs failed?
The king is dead! Long live the king! In an (almost) bloodless passing of the guard it seems barring a significant change of course, Andy Burnham will be this country’s seventh prime minister in 10…
July 4, 2026
More parents, teachers to benefit from Digicel’s Safer Internet Programme
Digicel Foundation is expanding its Safer Internet Together (SIT) programme to include parents and teachers, equipping adults with the knowledge and tools needed to guide and monitor children’s…
July 4, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
11-year-old inspires Cromarty Grove graduates to dream big
The decision to invite an 11-year-old student to deliver the keynote address at the Cromarty Grove Early Childhood Development Centre’s graduation ceremony was deliberate. Organisers wanted graduates…
July 5, 2026
Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted lavish ring to Trump
BRUSSELS (AP):
Dozens of diamonds spell out two giant letter T’s next to the Stars and Stripes and “1776” and “2026.” Dozens more frame the numbers 45 and 47 in the shape of Superman’s logo. A…
July 4, 2026
Poultry farmers in Discovery Bay receive assistance
Forty poultry farmers from Discovery Bay, St Ann, have been equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to resume production, following the impact of Hurricane Melissa last October.
July 4, 2026
Mavis Bank man charged for stealing $250,000 in building materials
A 44-year-old Mavis Bank, St Andrew livestock farmer has been charged with simple larceny following the alleged theft of building materials valued at approximately $250,000.
July 4, 2026
St Mary man faces new charges over alleged robbery of another woman he met on dating app
A St Mary man who was earlier this week charged in connection with the alleged rape and robbery of a woman he met through a dating application is now facing additional charges stemming from a separate…