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Port under probe - Billion-dollar cocaine bust triggers lockdown at wharf in Kingston

August 08, 2026 | News
The Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) was under a virtual lockdown for several hours until late Friday as security forces continued a high-level operation into a major cocaine bust that the police have estimated at approximately J$1 billion. The operation reportedly began Thursday morning and remained active late Friday as police, the Jamaica Customs Agency and other members of the security forces restricted movement in and around the port while pursuing leads into the shipment and persons who may have been involved.
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NWA to undertake road and drain works in Lucea

The National Works Agency (NWA) is to undertake drain cleaning and road patching works in Lucea, Hanover, over the next week as part of efforts to improve road conditions in the town. The works are scheduled to begin on Monday, August 10, with patching activities planned for Seaview Drive, the corridor connecting Lucea to the main road leading to Montego Bay. Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, said the section of road near the Lucea Seawall has been a source of discomfort for motorists due to base failures.
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California may fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post about politics

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Weeks before voting ended in California’s primary for governor, Los Angeles-based influencer Shaka Smith took to Instagram to tell his more than 700,000 followers whom he was voting for and why. “Healthcare shouldn’t bankrupt you, housing should not feel impossible, polluters shouldn’t pass their bill to us, and artists should not be replaced by AI,” Smith said. “That’s why I’m supporting Tom Steyer for governor.”
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Jamaicans urged to help sustain bee population

Jamaicans are being encouraged to help sustain the bee population to boost food security efforts, through backyard gardening and planting more flowers, by Senior Plant Protection Officer in the Apiculture Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Gregory Lynch. In an interview with JIS News at the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, recently, Lynch said when you look at the economic importance of the honeybee as pollinators, bees increase your yield by 30 per cent.

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Port under probe - Billion-dollar cocaine bust triggers lockdown at wharf in Kingston

The Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) was under a virtual lockdown for several hours until late Friday as security forces continued a high-level operation into a major cocaine bust that the police have estimated at approximately J$1 billion. The operation reportedly began Thursday morning and remained active late Friday as police, the Jamaica Customs Agency and other members of the security forces restricted movement in and around the port while pursuing leads into the shipment and persons who may have been involved.

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Jamaica's Michael Andre Edwards hits the sandpit during the triple final at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships at the Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon yesterday.
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Final attempt brings Jamaica first World U20 Gold

Triple jumper Michael-Andre Edwards gave Jamaica its first gold medal at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, last night, winning the men's triple jump with a personal best and world-leading 17.08 metres with a legal wind reading of 1.1 metres per second. Edwards, who was fourth after three rounds, moved into the lead with his fourth attempt but was overtaken by the United States' Miles Nesmith before reclaiming top spot with his sixth and final jump.

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Dancehall artiste Busy Signal (centre) accepts the Reggae Icon Award from Prime Minister Holness as Minister Grange looks on.
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A grand celebration of Jamaica 64

A grand celebration of 64 years of Jamaica’s Independence unfolded seamlessly inside a sold-out National Stadium on Thursday at the annual, showpiece event, the Independence Grand Gala. This year, the gala took on a more musical overtone, with the introduction of an exciting Festival Song Sound System Clash, a nod to the competition celebrating 60 years; and the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Kingston being named the Creative City of Music by UNESCO.

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John Azar, managing director of KingAlarm.
August 7, 2026

KingAlarm enters real estate development with 10-project pipeline

KingAlarm, the Azar family-owned security company, plans to develop real estate properties, with land already acquired for two initial projects in Kingston and Ocho Rios and eight more in the pipeline. The developments, located on Millsborough Avenue in St Andrew and in the heart of Ocho Rios, represent the first phase of a broader real estate strategy that has been taking shape for years.

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GoodHeart | Courtney Washington, Hope Wade to headline COJO charity fashion show

Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Inc, a New York-based non-profit organisation dedicated to serving less fortunate children in Jamaica, will host its 15th Charity Fashion Show fundraiser on Saturday, August 15, in Westbury, Long Island, New York. Funds raised from the event will go towards assisting children in state-run homes in Jamaica, as well as some schools. The fashion show will showcase creations by Jamaican well-known fashion designers Courtney Washington and Hope Wade, among others.

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A steelband playing at the carnival in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Editorial | Steelpan and the imperative of cultural preservation

On August 11, the United Nations observes World Steelpan Day, celebrating what has been widely acknowledged as the only significant instrument developed in the 20th century. When the General Assembly passed the resolution in 2023, it recognised the steelpan’s potential for contributing to the UN’s sustainable development, cultural diversity, economic development, and international cooperation. Indeed, all of these things are true.

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