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July 30, 2026
Jamaica’s embassy in Dominican Republic to be closed temporarily
Jamaica’s embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, will be temporarily closed, effective August 1. The announcement was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina…
July 30, 2026
Psychiatric evaluation ordered for man accused of killing 80-year-old mother
The man accused of murdering his 80-year-old St Catherine mother, whose decomposing body was found inside their home in Cheesefield district, is to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. The order was…
July 30, 2026
Two policemen and ex-cop charged for fatal shooting in Denham Town
Two policemen and an ex-cop who tried to flee Jamaica have been charged with the shooting death of a man in Denham Town, Kingston, with two of the three men being granted $500,000 bail with one to two…
July 31, 2026
Cement production hits record in 2nd quarter as profit surges fivefold
Jamaica’s sole cement producer, Caribbean Cement Company Ltd, has reported profit of $2.7 billion for the second quarter ended June 2026, nearly five times the $544 million earned in the corresponding…
July 30, 2026
Police disrupt gang linked to commercial break-ins across three parishes
Commanding Officer of the Portland Police Division, Superintendent Ainsley McCarthy, says the police have disrupted an organised criminal group believed to be responsible for a series of commercial…
July 30, 2026
Judiciary mourns passing of Senior Parish Judge Dionne Gallimore Rose, remembered for her leadership and dedication to justice
The judiciary is mourning the passing of Her Honour Dionne Gallimore Rose, Senior Parish Judge of the Western Regional Family Court. She passed away today. The judiciary said her distinguished…
July 30, 2026
Opposition calls for inspection of rural school bus fleet after fire in Manchester
Opposition Spokesperson on Transport, Mikael Phillips, is calling on the Government to order a programme of detailed inspections of buses used in the rural school bus programme following…
July 30, 2026
INDECOM probing fatal police shooting in Grants Pen, St Andrew
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the fatal shooting of a man by the police in Grants Pen, St Andrew, on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as…
July 30, 2026
Westmoreland father charged with incest
The police in Westmoreland have charged a father with incest. He was taken into custody on Tuesday and was charged yesterday. He is to go to court to answer the charge. Allegations are that the…