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July 28, 2026
Majority of Jamaicans support regulating social media use by minors, survey finds
A national survey on social media and its impact on children and adolescents has found that the majority of respondents support regulating social media use by minors, but not banning it, the Ministry…
July 28, 2026
Gov’t to meet with Castor Oil Association and honey producers to help protect products
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator Aubyn Hill, says the Government will be meeting with the Castor Oil Association and honey producers to explore creating a geographical indication…
July 28, 2026
Two inmates charged with murder over fatal dispute at Tower Street prison
Two inmates at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston have been charged with murder over the death of a fellow inmate during an altercation. Charged are 22-year-old Carlton Thompson…
July 28, 2026
KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ personal items, former home and restaurant up for auction
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — KFC founder Colonel Sanders' pressure cooker, black bow tie and dozens of other personal items are up for public auction Tuesday night, along with his former home and a…
July 28, 2026
Rules panel says sending Swiss player off in World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina was wrong
GENEVA (AP) — Football’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees, which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against…
July 28, 2026
PNP challenges McKenzie's claims on municipal road funding
The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) has accused Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie of overstating the level of funding available to municipal corporations, arguing that his…
July 28, 2026
Update | Ewarton man charged with murder over fatal March Pen shooting
The Spanish Town police have charged a man in connection with the fatal shooting of another man in March Pen, St Catherine on Friday. Charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon,…
July 28, 2026
Government crafting plan to tackle declining birth rate
The Government is preparing a comprehensive response to the country’s declining birth rate that ensures long term-demographic and economic sustainability, says Health and Wellness Minister, Dr…
July 28, 2026
Haitians to vote on December 13 in first election in 10 years
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) says Haitians will vote in the first round of presidential and legislative elections on December 13 this year. The elections will…