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August 12, 2026
JN Foundation improves safety, water access at Santa Cruz Women’s Centre
Teenage mothers attending the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation’s Santa Cruz location in St Elizabeth will now benefit from a safer and more secure learning environment following an investment by…
August 12, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
Police: Strong leads in Central Village farmer’s murder
Police say they have strong leads in the murder of 24-year-old pig farmer Shemane Nugent, who was shot multiple times while attending to his animals at his farm in Lakes Pen, St Catherine, a week ago.…
August 13, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
‘My mother waited 100 years for this’
The official announcement that veteran guitarist Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith was being conferred with the Order of Distinction for his contribution to the music industry came on his birthday, August 6. Smith…
August 12, 2026
by Luke Douglas
NLA to revalue some 900,000 land parcels; property taxes expected to rise
The National Land Agency (NLA) plans to revalue roughly 900,000 land parcels islandwide, an exercise that will update government records to reflect the current economic value of property across…
August 12, 2026
Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027
Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace said on Tuesday it has signed a contract with SpaceX to send its first satellites into orbit aboard a SpaceX ride-share mission in 2027, as the Southeast Asian…
August 13, 2026
‘I’m So Happy’
NEW YORK (AP): Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track I’m So…
August 12, 2026
Knutsford Express bets on Mandeville and St Thomas for growth
Knutsford Express Services Limited is pushing ahead with the expansion into St Thomas and a commercial development in Mandeville, even as the luxury coach operator recovers from a 46.7 per cent drop…
August 13, 2026
Something Extra | Wednesday
Daring patrons to come “fête ready”, I Love Soca Cooler Festival brought the soca vibes to Plantation Cove on Friday night, continuing the festivities of Best Weekend Ever. Patrons obliged, stepping…
August 12, 2026
More women are travelling solo: safety and scams are among their top concerns at new destinations
Women’s travel today is shaped by three key trends; the continued growth of female travellers, increasing concerns about safety during ground transportation, and a greater emphasis on making informed…