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July 27, 2026
JLP criticises Golding over response to leaked PNP recording
The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has suggested that Opposition Leader Mark Golding failed to condemn statements allegedly made by two senior People's National Party (PNP) figures in a…
July 27, 2026
Government to strengthen lottery scam laws to protect economy, cites importance of BPO sector
The Government says it plans to modernise Jamaica's lottery scam legislation and substantially strengthen criminal penalties as part of efforts to protect the country's economic security and…
July 27, 2026
Taxi operator charged over armed robbery at St Andrew bar
The police in St Andrew have charged a 25-year-old man in connection with the armed robbery of a bar. Odean Kinglock, a taxi operator of Lacy district in Stony Hill, has been charged with robbery…
July 27, 2026
Jamaica to tighten laws against Molly and other synthetic drugs amid rise in seizures
Jamaica is to get tougher on tackling synthetic drugs such as Molly as it seeks to combat drug trafficking. The Government is to modernise Jamaica’s drug laws to address the issue. The matter was…
July 27, 2026
Police investigate shooting at US consulate in Toronto
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A shooter fired at the United States Consulate in Toronto early Monday morning, police said, the second time this year someone shot at the building. No one was…
July 27, 2026
No recommendation made yet for new BOJ governor, says search committee
The Search Committee established to find a new Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says no recommendations have yet been made to the Government regarding a shortlist of possible candidates for the…
July 27, 2026
Gov’t to undertake programme to target trauma, violence in Hurricane Melissa-affected areas
The Government is to provide greater psychosocial support to families in several Hurricane Melissa-affected communities amid increasing psychological trauma, domestic violence and interpersonal…
July 27, 2026
NWC to impose water restrictions as Mona Reservoir levels decline
National Water Commission (NWC) customers served by the Mona Reservoir in the Corporate Area are to have their water supply rationed starting Monday, August 3, due to reduced inflows caused by ongoing…
July 28, 2026
by Livern Barrett
She saved US$80,000 for her daughter’s future. THEN IT WAS GONE
Mary Jane’s* 12-year-old daughter has Down’s syndrome, is autistic and cognitively delayed, and will require medical care for the rest of her life. Determined to provide for her daughter’s future, the…