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August 12, 2026
Letter of the Day | J$94b credit-card debt demands stronger oversight
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Jamaica’s outstanding credit-card balances have climbed to a record J$94 billion, raising urgent questions about borrower protection, lender conduct, and the effectiveness of…
August 12, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
Kingsmen comeback cut short at Sabina
The Jamaica Kingsmen fell just short in their bid to pull off a dramatic comeback, slipping to a five-run defeat against the Barbados Tridents in Caribbean Premier League (CPL) action at Sabina Park…
August 11, 2026
American businessman held with ammunition hopeful October court date will work in his favour
American businessman Igor Andrusceak, who faces a possible 15-year prison sentence in Jamaica after two loaded ammunition magazines were found in his luggage, is hoping his next court appearance will…
August 11, 2026
Teens recovering after Zimi Seh Beach brawl
The two teenagers injured during a brawl at the Zimi Seh Beach Party at Puerto Seco Beach in Discovery Bay, St Ann, on Sunday, August 9, are recovering and did not suffer life-threatening injuries. …
August 11, 2026
Cornwall Regional Hospital operating with one neurosurgeon amid specialist shortage
The Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St James currently has only one of its three approved consultant neurosurgeon positions filled, as Jamaica continues to grapple with a shortage of highly…
August 11, 2026
CARPHA lab to strengthen regional fight against antimicrobial resistance
The Caribbean region’s capacity to track, test and respond to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been bolstered with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) establishing its new regional reference…
August 11, 2026
Special Olympics Jamaica offers support to families of children with intellectual disabilities
Special Olympics Jamaica is encouraging parents of children with intellectual disabilities to reach out to the organisation to receive support. Speaking with JIS News, full-time volunteer and member…
August 11, 2026
Congo says 2,000 people have died in history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak
BUNIA, Congo (AP) – At least 2,000 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data, as rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppages over…
August 11, 2026
Gun, ballistic vest and over 80 rounds of ammo seized in St James during police operations
Detectives assigned to the National Strategic Anti-Gang Division (NSAD) seized a firearm, a ballistic vest, and more than 80 rounds of ammunition on Monday during separate operations across the…