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July 24, 2026
ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Member state representatives of the International Criminal Court voted to remove the global tribunal's chief prosecutor on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct…
July 24, 2026
Guyana tightens ferry safety procedures following MV Barima tragedy
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Prime Minister of Guyana Mark Phillips says the Government is strengthening compliance with standard operating procedures across the country's ferry service following…
July 24, 2026
Agriculture Ministry ensuring stability in food supply, prices amid dry conditions
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is taking steps to ensure stability in food supply and prices amid the current hot, dry conditions. Speaking with JIS News in an interview on…
July 24, 2026
Spain coach De la Fuente says Argentina’s conduct after World Cup final was ‘unacceptable’
GENEVA (AP) — As FIFA investigates Argentina’s conduct after the World Cup final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has described the incidents as “intolerable and unacceptable.” FIFA asked one of its…
July 24, 2026
LeBron James heading to Philadelphia 76ers, says it will be his ‘last decision’
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly…
July 24, 2026
Marriott taking over former Catalonia property in Montego Bay, to develop beachfront resort
Montego Bay is set to welcome another international hotel brand as Marriott International has signed an agreement to convert the former Catalonia Montego Bay hotel into a 522-room all-inclusive…
July 24, 2026
UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling seeks US$1m to fund J’can rum venture
Professional mixed martial arts fighter Aljamain Sterling, the son of Jamaican expatriates, aims to raise up to US$1 million through a US securities crowdfunding offering to scale his brand, Funk…
July 24, 2026
IAJ urges policyholders to review sums insured as average-clause disputes mount after Melissa
The Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) urges property owners to check whether their coverage reflects the true replacement value of their homes and businesses, as the average clause – a…
July 24, 2026
IDB Invest lines up US$80m loan for JPS grid recovery
Power utility Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) aims to secure US$80 million, about J$12.7 billion, from the private-sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB) for…