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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…
August 6, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Churches plead for Haitians
WESTERN BUREAU: The Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches (JUGC) is calling on the Government to treat Haitians who risk their lives to reach Jamaica by sea, to seek asylum, with more dignity and…
August 6, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Jamaica to take spotlight at NYPD headquarters
The doors of One Police Plaza, the headquarters of the New York Police Department (NYPD), will be thrown open on August 11 to Jamaicans and friends when the Jamaican American Law Enforcement…