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August 8, 2026
NWA to undertake road and drain works in Lucea
The National Works Agency (NWA) is to undertake drain cleaning and road patching works in Lucea, Hanover, over the next week as part of efforts to improve road conditions in the town. The works are…
August 8, 2026
California may fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post about politics
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Weeks before voting ended in California’s primary for governor, Los Angeles-based influencer Shaka Smith took to Instagram to tell his more than 700,000 followers whom he was…
August 8, 2026
Jamaicans urged to help sustain bee population
Jamaicans are being encouraged to help sustain the bee population to boost food security efforts, through backyard gardening and planting more flowers, by Senior Plant Protection Officer in the…
August 8, 2026
Prosecutor in Suriname seeking 10-year prison term for HIV-positive man who raped woman
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – The Public Prosecution Service (OM) in Suriname is seeking a 10-year unconditional prison sentence for a man accused of rape, unlawful deprivation of liberty, assault, and…
August 8, 2026
NWA pushes to reopen Over River Bridge in St James for new school year
The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that it is fast-tracking plans to have the Over River Bridge in St James reopened to the public by the start of the new school year. The bridge was…
August 8, 2026
US court orders Instagram and Facebook’s Meta to pay $567M to address kids’ mental health online
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay US$567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a landmark trial. Judge…
August 8, 2026
by Raymond Graham
Final attempt brings Jamaica first World U20 Gold
Triple jumper Michael-Andre Edwards gave Jamaica its first gold medal at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, last night, winning the men's triple jump with a personal best and…
August 8, 2026
New era for US basketball: Clark, Reese, Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
NEW YORK (AP) Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts next month as members of the US women’s national team, aiming to help secure a fifth consecutive FIBA World…
August 8, 2026
Police raid South Korea football federation offices
SEOUL, South Korea (AP): Police raided the Korea Football Association’s offices Thursday as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in the 2024 appointment of Hong Myung-bo as South…