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30 Jul, 2026
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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…
30 Jul, 2026
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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…
30 Jul, 2026
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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…
30 Jul, 2026
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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…
30 Jul, 2026
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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…
30 Jul, 2026
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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…
30 Jul, 2026
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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…
30 Jul, 2026
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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…
30 Jul, 2026
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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…