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July 9, 2026
JGRA urges gas stations to tighten security after gun attack and robbery of pump attendant
The Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) is calling for service station operators to tighten security following yesterday's shooting of a pump attendant on Deanery Road in St Andrew,…
July 9, 2026
Police announce traffic changes for Reggae Sumfest 2026
The police have announced temporary traffic management measures for the 2026 staging of Reggae Sumfest, which will be held at Plantation Cove in St Ann on Saturday, July 18.
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.
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
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
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 8, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
IC flags senator - Upper House member joins six MPs in illicit enrichment probes
A member of the Upper House has joined the ranks of parliamentarians who are currently under investigation for potential illicit enrichment and or submitting false information to Jamaica’s principal…
July 8, 2026
by Kimone Francis
CARICOM leaders back CCJ review amid Barnett row
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have turned to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) for a legal review of the process used to reappoint Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett after pushback from…
July 8, 2026
by Sashana Small
HEART students gain ‘priceless’ experience in China
Three years ago, while working at a supermarket in Black River, St Elizabeth, Javier Farquharson received a flyer about the robotics programme at the HEART/NSTA Trust Derrick Rochester Southwest…