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July 14, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Church secretary accused of converting $2.5 million claims she repaid all
A church secretary who allegedly fraudulently converted $2.5 million entrusted to her by her bishop for safekeeping appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court last Thursday, where she handed…
July 14, 2026

Domestic violence remains major concern despite fall in murders, says police commissioner
Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake says domestic violence remains one of the country's most pressing public safety challenges, even as murders continue to decline.
July 14, 2026

Antigua and Barbuda to introduce resolution on transfer of non-nationals from the US
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government will on Tuesday debate a resolution in Parliament setting out the principles that will govern any arrangement for the possible transfer…
July 14, 2026

Major redevelopment planned For Dunn’s River Falls and Park
Visitors to Dunn’s River Falls and Park in Ocho Rios, St Ann, can look forward to a significantly enhanced experience under a major redevelopment project being advanced by the Urban Development…
July 14, 2026

Authorities in St Ann finalising traffic plans for Reggae Sumfest
Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, says the St Ann Municipal Corporation is working closely with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to manage the anticipated increase in traffic…
July 13, 2026 by Erica Virtue

LOUD LIFE, QUIET GOODBYE - Tributes pour in for straight-talking former minister and MP
As tributes continue for Dean Peart – the gregarious brother of former House Speaker Michael Peart and son of former Member of Parliament Ernest Peart – his death yesterday marked the end of…
July 13, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

Anatomy of a dream - Sign of hope as Orange district’s Roshann Watson set to pursue MBBS in September
As a child growing up in Sign, Orange district, St James, Roshann Watson did not have the luxury of financial stability, but she had an insatiable curiosity about the human body. Today, that…
July 13, 2026 by Ruddy Mathison

A calling to serve - Mother’s journey inspires special needs support enterprise
What began as a mother’s struggle to secure financial support for her children has evolved into a growing enterprise dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs.
July 13, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

Nicoya Lawrence, Amari Knott shine for PEP in St James East Central
WESTERN BUREAU: Nicoya Lawrence of Irwin Primary School and Amari Knott of Somerton Primary and Infant School, both in St James East Central, emerged as the constituency’s top-performing Primary Exit…