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August 7, 2026
Over 400 rounds of ammunition seized in St James during police operations
The police in St James on Thursday seized more than 400 rounds of ammunition and a gun, and made several arrests during a series of operations. The operations were carried out by personnel from the…
August 7, 2026
Update | No confirmation yet on Kari Lake as US ambassador to Jamaica
The United States Senate is yet to vote on the nomination of former Arizona broadcaster and Republican politician Kari Lake as U.S. ambassador to Jamaica. A vote on Lake’s nomination was listed on…
August 7, 2026
JUTC driver in St Catherine accused of stealing fuel freed
A Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) driver accused of stealing a large quantity of petrol from a bus was today freed in the St Catherine Parish Court. Scotland Johnson was charged with simple…
August 7, 2026
Beryllium fire survivors return home after US treatment
The two remaining survivors from the Beryllium garage fire are back in Jamaica after receiving extensive treatment in the United States. The men, Richard McPherson and Fabian Brown, arrived at the…
August 7, 2026
Businessman accused of $1.2 million car-buying fraud granted $300,000 bail
A businessman accused of defrauding a senior member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force of $1.2 million after he allegedly failed to supply a motor car was today granted $300,000 bail with surety in the…
August 7, 2026
Several port workers arrested as part of major cocaine seizure probe – Police
The police are reporting that several employees at Kingston Container Terminal suspected of being part of a drug-smuggling syndicate operating at the facility have been taken into custody. They say…
August 6, 2026
140 for national honours
Outgoing Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles is among seven Jamaicans who have been appointed to the Order of Jamaica (OJ) and will join 139 other nationals journeying to King’s House in October…
August 6, 2026
Public-sector wage deal sealed
After tough and sometimes stalled negotiations between the Government and unions representing public-sector workers, an agreement has been reached on wages for the three-year period from April 1, 2025…
August 6, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Swing too far - Illegal St James attraction demolished as officials declare it a tragedy waiting to happen
WESTERN BUREAU: The giant swing tourist attraction demolished in Norwood Pen, St James, yesterday was “very, very dangerous” and posed the risk of a major tragedy, according to St James Municipal…