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August 5, 2026
Clarendon man charged with arson and burglary
A 56-year-old Clarendon man has been charged for allegedly breaking into a house and setting a fire. Charged with arson and burglary is Conroy White, otherwise called ‘Sojie’ or ‘Morris’, a farmer…
August 5, 2026
Gov’t exploring modular housing units for vulnerable Jamaicans
As part of its commitment to addressing housing challenges, the Government is exploring the introduction of modular semi-permanent housing units across the island as an additional option for meeting…
August 5, 2026
TAJ to discontinue use of cheques by March 2028
The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says it will stop accepting and issuing cheques by March 2028, in compliance with new procedures being implemented by the Bank of Jamaica and commercial banks. …
August 5, 2026
JTA blasts slow pace of Hurricane Melissa school repairs
President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association, Mark Malabver, is accusing the Ministry of Education of “dragging their feet”, in restoring schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa. Malabver is…
August 5, 2026
INTERPOL joins IDB task force to support security in Latin America and the Caribbean
BRASILIA, Brazil, CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and INTERPOL have announced a partnership through the Alliance for Security, Justice, and Development's Rapid Response Task Force…
August 5, 2026
Jamaica 64 celebrations to culminate with Grand Gala at National Stadium tomorrow
Jamaica’s 64 years of Independence celebrations will culminate on Thursday at the National Stadium in St Andrew, with the signature Grand Gala event, being celebrated under the theme ‘United in…
August 5, 2026
Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
CAIRO (AP) – United States President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that…
August 5, 2026
KPH marks 250 years with free health fair
More than 250 people accessed free health screenings, wellness education and medical support last Thursday as the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) hosted a Health and Wellness Fair at St William Grant…
August 5, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
Mixed relay gold, gymnastics bronze for Jamaica at CAC Games
Jamaica claimed gold in the mixed 4x100m relay at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games yesterday, clocking 41.06 seconds at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican…