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July 7, 2026
Rebuild initiative donates to mothers still recovering from hurricane
Months after Hurricane Melissa faded from the headlines, its effects remain a daily reality for many Jamaican families.
For five single mothers still struggling to rebuild their homes and restore…
July 7, 2026
Almost 2,000 impacted by fire last year
The number of persons directly impacted by fire in 2025 increased by 12.8 per cent to 1,965 above the previous year. This was the second consecutive year of increase according to the Planning…
July 7, 2026
Sanmerna Foundation awards $2m in scholarships, bursaries to more than 15 students
More than 15 students from Balmagie Primary School and St Jude’s Primary School have received a combined $2 million in scholarships and bursaries from the Sanmerna Foundation as they prepare to…
July 7, 2026
Labour Ministry warns job seekers against fraudulent overseas recruitment scheme
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is warning the public against a fraudulent overseas recruitment scheme being advertised on social media.
July 7, 2026
'More to come' on TCN deal, says PNP senator as he defends media reports
Opposition Senator Cleveland Tomlinson says the People's National Party (PNP) is not finished scrutinising the Government's controversial third country national (TCN) deportee arrangement…
July 7, 2026
Jamaica to provide humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela
Jamaica is providing humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that have claimed lives, injured scores of people, displaced families and caused widespread damage to…
July 7, 2026
Search launched for missing 66-year-old St Ann man
A search has been launched in Bamboo, St Ann, for 66-year-old Owen 'Teacha' Hamilton, who has gone missing.
July 7, 2026
JISCO commits US$490 million first phase investment towards reopening of Alpart - Green
Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green today announced that the reopening and modernisation of the Alpart alumina refinery has moved a major step forward, following high-level discussions with JISCO and…
July 7, 2026
14-y-o boy and man arrested over seizure of imitation gun at party in St Thomas
A 20-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy are in police custody after being arrested in connection with the seizure of an imitation firearm at a party at a club in Trinityville, St Thomas on Monday.