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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness speaking at the signing of the contract for the Kingston Harbour Walk Project on July 22, 2026.
July 30, 2026 by Sashana Small

Dignity debate - Holness rejects PNP criticism of placement of plaques in homes of social housing beneficiaries

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has dismissed assertions that the practice of installing commemorative plaques on homes distributed under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) dehumanises…
The casket of Sir Garfield Sobers is being carried at Kensington Oval during his state funeral on Wednesday.
July 30, 2026

‘This is not a sad moment’

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): Hundreds of Barbadians, members of the cricket fraternity and well-wishers flocked to Kensington Oval yesterday to pay their final respects to one of the greatest…
Celia Barclay, information commissioner.
July 30, 2026

Data defence delay - Staffing shortages, technology gaps and training needs slow move towards full enforcement of personal information protection law
The regulatory body responsible for Jamaica’s national data protection regime has said it will require another two years before it is in a position to fully enforce the Data Protection Act (DPA),…
Azara Wilmot of Jamaica (centre right) and Cerys Finn of Scotland in action during the Netball preliminary round Pool B match at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, yesterday.
July 30, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Unforced errors a worry for Sunshine Girls

Sunshine Girls head coach Sasher-Gaye Henry-Wright says her team must cut out making unforced errors after battling to a hard-fought 45-43 victory over hosts Scotland in their Pool B contest at the…
Jamaica’s Lloydricia Cameron competes in the women’s shot put.
July 30, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Gayle back on top

Jamaica increased its medal tally by two on yesterday’s third day of track and field competition at the XXIII Commonwealth Games inside the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, as Tajay Gayle picked up gold…
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July 30, 2026

J$36.8m boost for community spaces

Four community spaces in violence-prone communities are to undergo renovation under a J$36.8-million initiative aimed at strengthening community safety, expanding opportunities for at-risk youth and…
July 30, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Licence to deal - More casino resorts on horizon as Princess targets winter opening
WESTERN BUREAU: The granting of Jamaica’s first casino gaming licence is expected to pave the way for additional integrated resort developments (IRDs), with at least three other investors, including…
Montego Bay High School for Girls student Thaejadore Kerr makes a point during the finals of the Minister of Tourism Public Speaking Competition, where she emerged the winner.
July 30, 2026 by Carl Gilchrist

14-y-o MoBay High student is Junior Tourism Minister

Montego Bay High School for Girls’ Thaejadore Kerr has been named Jamaica’s Junior Minister of Tourism after emerging victorious in the finals of the Minister of Tourism Public Speaking Competition.…
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks at a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
July 30, 2026

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’

The US Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, although three officials dissented in favour of higher rates as the central bank wrestles with how to deal with persistently high…