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August 1, 2026
by Ruth
Copper and Thread is crocheting sustainable everyday items
Every successful business begins by solving a problem, and for Copper and Thread founder Makeeda Morrison, that problem was finding swimwear at the last minute. What started as a personal need soon…
July 30, 2026
WestJet flight attendants threaten to strike during long August weekend in Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Flight attendants at WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, threatened Thursday to go on strike over unpaid work, a move that could disrupt travel during the busy…
July 30, 2026
Jamaica supporting humanitarian efforts in Cuba and Venezuela
Jamaica has contributed US$100,000 to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) humanitarian efforts in support of Cuba and US$150,000 in support of Venezuela following the devastating earthquake in that country…
July 30, 2026
European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino's private equity plan as opposition spreads
GENEVA (AP) — European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in football’s biggest tournament to private…
July 30, 2026
Jamaican man among 15 nabbed in operation in US
A Jamaican man is among 15 people described by American authorities as the “worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens” who were arrested in the United States last weekend by agents from the US…
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…