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 St Catherine Parish Court
August 7, 2026

Businessman accused of $1.2 million car-buying fraud granted $300,000 bail

A businessman accused of defrauding a senior member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force of $1.2 million after he allegedly failed to supply a motor car was today granted $300,000 bail with surety in the…
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August 7, 2026

Several port workers arrested as part of major cocaine seizure probe – Police

The police are reporting that several employees at Kingston Container Terminal suspected of being part of a drug-smuggling syndicate operating at the facility have been taken into custody. They say…
Richard Byles, governor of the Bank of Jamaica.
August 6, 2026

140 for national honours

Outgoing Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles is among seven Jamaicans who have been appointed to the Order of Jamaica (OJ) and will join 139 other nationals journeying to King’s House in October…
St Patrice Ennis, president of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions.
August 6, 2026

Public-sector wage deal sealed

After tough and sometimes stalled negotiations between the Government and unions representing public-sector workers, an agreement has been reached on wages for the three-year period from April 1, 2025…
Acting chief engineer Pete Jackson (left) and Mayor Richard Vernon at the location in Norwood Pen where the giant swing was demolished
August 6, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Swing too far - Illegal St James attraction demolished as officials declare it a tragedy waiting to happen

WESTERN BUREAU: The giant swing tourist attraction demolished in Norwood Pen, St James, yesterday was “very, very dangerous” and posed the risk of a major tragedy, according to St James Municipal…
JUGC Chairman Bishop Dr Roy Notice.
August 6, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

Churches plead for Haitians

WESTERN BUREAU: The Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches (JUGC) is calling on the Government to treat Haitians who risk their lives to reach Jamaica by sea, to seek asylum, with more dignity and…
Lt Danae McFarlane, president of JAMLEO.
August 6, 2026 by Lester Hinds

Jamaica to take spotlight at NYPD headquarters

The doors of One Police Plaza, the headquarters of the New York Police Department (NYPD), will be thrown open on August 11 to Jamaicans and friends when the Jamaican American Law Enforcement…
August 6, 2026

PAHO warns digital marketing threatens breastfeeding

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling on countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to strengthen protections for families against the growing digital marketing of…
August 6, 2026

Healthy Heroes in Action

Hi, boys and girls! Welcome back to another exciting edition of Children’s Own Watch & Win! This week, we’re on a mission to become Healthy Heroes! Did you know that the little things you do…