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August 4, 2026
Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges
BUNIA, Congo (AP) – Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, data showed. As of Tuesday, 3,802 cases had been recorded, with 1,707…
August 4, 2026
Suspect held as police search river for missing St Elizabeth woman believed killed
The St Elizabeth police have taken a man into custody on suspicion of killing his former partner and dumping her body in a river in the Barton Wharf, Lacovia area, as an intensive search continues for…
August 4, 2026
Cop found dead at May Pen Police Station identified
The policeman who was found dead at the May Pen Police Station in Clarendon on Monday evening has been identified. He is Constable Kenroy Pitter from Endeavour, Mile Gully, Manchester. Preliminary…
August 4, 2026
Photographer threatens to sue Elephant Man over onstage incident, demands public apology
Dario Shields, a professional photographer who claimed he was assaulted by dancehall artiste O’Neil ‘Elephant Man’ Bryan while on stage during a recent performance, has signalled his intention to…
August 4, 2026
by Karen Madden
After slow first year, MBUC welcomes new tenants - Other gov’t agencies, businesses prepare to move in
At the May 2026 first anniversary of the official opening of the Morant Bay Urban Centre (MBUC) in St Thomas, KFC was the only business operating from the sprawling development. Since then, two more…
August 4, 2026
Water restrictions begin for NWC customers served by Mona Dam as drought worsens
Water restrictions took effect on Monday for National Water Commission (NWC) customers supplied by the Mona Dam, as worsening drought conditions continue to strain Jamaica's water supply. The…
August 4, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
Holness promises more ROOFS funding as 50,000 await hurricane grants
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced that additional funding will soon be allocated to the Government’s ROOFS programme, assuring Jamaicans who have not yet received grants that they have…
August 4, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Inaugural Jamaica Day Parade reimagined ahead of Saturday’s staging in Brooklyn
NEW YORK: What was originally announced as the first Jamaica Day Parade in Brooklyn on Saturday, August 8, has now been reimagined as a Diaspora Road March and Cultural Festival. Billed as ‘Jamaica…
August 4, 2026
Jamaica, Ghana eye direct flights, expanded trade
Jamaica and Ghana have signalled their intent to expand bilateral agreements in trade, exchange of skilled workers, defence cooperation and travel. President of Ghana John Mahama has pledged to push…