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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. …
Mark Malabver, president of the Jamaica Teachers' Association.
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…
Ilan Goldfajn, Group President, Inter-American Development Bank
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…
Performers present a cultural piece titled ‘For the Children’ during the celebration of Jamaica’s 63rd year of Independence at the Grand Gala held at the National Stadium in Kingston on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. – File photo
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…
Cargo ships are seen at sea near the Strait of Hormuz.  - AP photo
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…
From left; Camille Hanson, dialysis technician; Shaunakaye Miller-Francis, senior certified nephrology nurse; Jacqueline Wallace, senior certified nephrology nurse; and Anthonia Richards-Stewart, nurse manager, Renal Unit, represented the Kingston Public H
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…
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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…
Salcedo players celebrate a goal.
August 5, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Portmore lose Caribbean Cup opener

Portmore United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Salcedo of the Dominican Republic to start their CONCACAF Caribbean Cup 2026 campaign on a losing note. Salcedo went 2-0 up through goals from Daniel Jamesley…
Jamaica’s U20 players enter the field ahead of their Concacaf U20 Championship football game against Canada on Friday.
August 5, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Young Reggae Boyz a game away from World Cup

After playing to a 2-2 draw with Canada in the group stage of the Concacaf Under-20 Championship, Jamaica’s young Reggae Boyz will again face the North Americans in today’s quarterfinals with a place…