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July 11, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Judge rejects sex pain claim
A policeman who sought $16 million, claiming that a 2015 motor vehicle collision left him with injuries, recurring discomfort, and pain after sexual intercourse, has been awarded $3 million in general…
July 11, 2026
by Antoine Lodge
Gritty Elders kicking violence out of Seaview Gardens
Residents of Seaview Gardens are being encouraged to take to the field this summer in support of peace and positivity as the Gritty Elders for Youth Foundation hosts its sixth annual One Love Football…
July 11, 2026
Prolonged standing puts St Ann hairdresser in wheelchair - Woman seeks $3 million to do knee surgery -
The dangers of prolonged standing have often been overlooked by those who engage in the practice, including teachers, nurses, barbers, hairdressers, security guards, and other workers.
Prolonged…
July 11, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
Chris Gayle’s Rich Rum venture hailed as boost to Brand Jamaica
WESTERN BUREAU:
Cricket icon Chris Gayle’s entry into the premium rum industry is being described as a strong endorsement of Jamaica’s capacity to produce globally competitive brands.
Delano…
July 11, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Cop charged in Buju’s shooting to face circuit court
WESTERN BUREAU:
Constable Andrew Wilson, the policeman charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Granville resident Latoya ‘Buju’ Bulgin, has had his case transferred from the St…
July 11, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Lawman stands firm on MoBay as Caribbean’s safest city
WESTERN BUREAU:
Senior Superintendent of Police Eron Samuels, the commanding officer for the St James Police Division, is insisting that the parish’s reduced murder tally over the past four years…
July 12, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Hurricane-hit western Jamaica shines - Tensing Pen tops nation in prestigious Travel + Leisure awards
WESTERN BUREAU:
Just months after Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica’s tourism heartland, international travellers have delivered a powerful vote of confidence in the island.
More than 661,000…
July 11, 2026
RalRosa Foundation marks fifth anniversary - Surpasses J$23m for healthcare initiatives in Jamaica, Washington
WASHINGTON, DC:
RalRosa Foundation has raised more than US$150,000 (approximately J$23.4 million), since its establishment in 2022, to improve access to quality healthcare in Jamaica and the…
July 11, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
‘Our work speaks for itself’ - Strong work ethic takes Westmoreland firm from local projects to global contracts
From clearing construction sites in western Jamaica in 2019 to helping deliver a US$1.37-million solar project just three years later, Elite Contractors of Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, has built an…