A man has been charged with murder in the Portmore shooting of taxi operator Andre Thomas, while Troy residents protest over the killing of 10-year-old Shani Coke and police pursue several other serious incidents.
Summer chic was on full display as patrons arrived dressed to impress, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere, fresh seafood and island vibes at the Bigga Little Ochie Seafood Carnival in Alligator Pond Photo: Contributed Thousands of seafood lovers, music enthusiasts and families descended on Jamaica’s south coast on Sunday, July 12th for the successful staging of the Bigga Little Ochie Seafood Carnival 2026, with organisers reporting one of the largest turnouts in the event’s history. Held under the theme “Where Legends Are Born,” this year’s festival exceeded attendance from the previous staging, reinforcing its position as one of Jamaica’s premier culinary and entertainment events and a major draw for domestic and international visitors
Trafalgar Division councillor Jesse James Clark says Bellevue Hospital is at capacity and wants more beds, stronger crisis response, and wider police training in mental health.
Registration has commenced for the Forestry Department’s inaugural Urban Forest Run, scheduled for Sunday, August 23, at www.runningeventsja.com. Delivering remarks during the media launch on July 21 at the Forestry Department in Kingston, Managing Director of Running Events Jamaica, Alfred “Frano” Francis, said the race combines healthy living with environmental conservation, with proceeds supporting the restoration of forests damaged by Hurricane Melissa
Mandeville, Manchester — When Councillor Ryan Peart (People’s National Party, Spur Tree Division) stood to pay tribute to his cousin and former mayor of Mandeville Dean Peart on Tuesday, he broke down in tears. This amid the sombre mood as councillors from both sides of the political aisle at the Manchester Municipal Corporation held a special meeting to honour Dean Peart, who also served in the Spur Tree Division as councillor before becoming Member of Parliament for Manchester North Western and subsequently a Cabinet minister
Opposition Leader Mark Golding and PNP spokespeople met St. Elizabeth residents at Black River High School on July 22, 2026, nine months after Hurricane Melissa, citing slow housing, water and business aid.
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Former Commissioner of Customs Alison Moore, who made history as Jamaica's first female Commissioner of Customs, has died at age 82. Moore passed away on Sunday following a period of illness
Three Manchester primary schools opened the inaugural Tropical Blue Spring Water Tampa all-island cricket competition with weekend victories, including a one-run thriller at Media High School in Mandeville.
A weak trough is easing across the Caribbean as high pressure holds. Jamaica faces fair conditions tonight, then afternoon showers and thunderstorms through the weekend.
While the Manchester Municipal Corporation, on Tuesday, suspended its regular business to honour the life and legacy of former Member of Parliament, Anthony ‘Dean’ Peart, councillors and family members reflected on the former mayor's decades of public service and contribution to the parish. Before moving to its scheduled agenda on Tuesday, the Manchester Municipal Corporation paid a tribute to former MP Anthony Dean Pert, remembering him as a dedicated public servant whose impact on the parish transcended politics
England midfielder Phil Foden has agreed a fresh four-year contract with Manchester City, binding him to the Premier League champions until 2030 as he prepares to work under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
The Manchester Municipal Corporation paused its Tuesday agenda to honour former MP Anthony Dean Peart, with Mayor Donovan Mitchell, councillors and family recalling his decades of service to the parish.
Former North West Manchester MP and Mandeville mayor Dean Peart has died at 77. The PNP hailed the long-serving legislator as relatives voiced deep grief.
The Forestry Department officially launched its inaugural Urban Forest Run with proceeds from the event supporting the restoration of the Black River mangrove ecosystem in St. Elizabeth and the reforestation of the Silent Hill Forest Reserve, both of which sustained significant damage during Hurricane Melissa
Family, colleagues and senior officers gathered at Bunker Hill to honour Constable Shankai Shane Gordon, killed in a motorcycle crash after nearly 13 years with St. Catherine North.
Jamaica’s national men’s team haven’t qualified for a FIFA Under-20 World Cup in 25 years but Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president Michael Ricketts is confident that the current squad can end the drought after significant investment in the qualification campaign. The under-20 Reggae Boyz will leave the island on Friday for the 2026 Concacaf Under-20 Championship in Mexico, where they will look to secure one of four spots to next year’s World Cup in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
England forward Morgan Rogers has completed a British-record transfer to Chelsea from Aston Villa on a deal reported at £117 million, signing through 2033 under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Stable Caribbean conditions will bring clear skies across Jamaica tonight, with eastern showers on Tuesday morning spreading to southern parishes by afternoon. Heat will climb to 35°C in Kingston and 36°C in Montego Bay.
Chelsea have completed a club-record move for England forward Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, with British outlets putting the fee at £117 million, surpassing July’s Elliot Anderson mark.
Tropical Storm Bertha Brings Flood Threat to Florida, Weakening Expected by WednesdayBy Mckoy's News / July 21, 2026 FLORIDA, United States — Tropical Storm Bertha moved across northwestern Florida on Tuesday, bringing the threat of coastal flooding, heavy rainfall, and strong winds as it tracked westward along the Gulf Coast. According to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), Bertha was located about 90 miles (145 kilometres) southwest of Panama City, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph
Guyana declared three days of mourning after a ferry capsized, leaving 53 dead. Jamaica faces drought threats to forest recovery, 13 weekend road deaths, and rising dump-site fire risks.
A Top Greenville bar shooting killed one man and injured another, lifting Manchester’s murder total to 22. Separate reports cover a Negril homicide, an INDECOM probe, a missing pensioner’s body, a JUTC death and a KSAMC signage crackdown.
A gunman killed one man and wounded another at a Top Greenville bar on Tuesday. Also reported: JCF close-protection rules, a JUTC passenger death, an INDECOM probe, and a Holland High graduation dispute.
Jamaica is stepping up inspections of US-linked produce during a Cyclosporiasis outbreak, while health, procurement and CXC exam reforms also advanced in Tuesday’s national briefing.
St. Andrew South police say a coordinated investigation and community strategy has lifted their crime clearance rate to 144 percent in 2026, up from 16 percent in 2021 and 2022, SSP Damian Manderson reports.
Man on Murder Bail Fatally Shot at Manchester Bar, Another InjuredBy Mckoy's News / July 21, 2026 MANCHESTER, Jamaica : Man on Murder Bail Fatally Shot — A man who was on bail in connection with a 2017 murder case was shot and killed, while another man was injured during a gun attack at a bar in Top Greenvale, near Mandeville, early Tuesday morning. The deceased has been identified as Asagar Martin, a resident of Greenvale
London, United Kingdom (AFP) — Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday. Keegan, regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, was diagnosed with stage four cancer and underwent treatment in January
When 19-year-old Menen Ross steps onto the stage at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show on July 31, it will be a bittersweet farewell, as the reigning National Farm Queen will hand over the crown to one of 13 young women who will carry on the competition’s legacy. For Ross, a proud Clarendon native and a law student at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, the journey to the crown began in the dirt
Jamaica will see generally fair weather overnight, followed by persistent haze and showers in several areas on Tuesday. A small craft warning remains in effect for the south coast and offshore waters.
Strong winds forced firefighters to pull back from a blaze at the Myersville disposal site in St. Elizabeth after it was spotted Friday. NSWMA says crews are now working around the clock to contain it.
Madrid, Spain (AFP) — New World Cup champions Spain began their celebration parade on an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid on Monday evening, with a jubilant crowd of over a million people out to celebrate, local authorities told AFP. The players, some shirtless, others holding drinks, set off on their procession under a blazing sun, along the main arteries in the city centre where a sea of fans in red and yellow were waiting, with the destination Cibeles square
Manchester detectives recovered suspected stolen property at three sites in Greenvale and Hatfield last Friday and are urging robbery victims to identify their belongings at the Mandeville station.
A Guardsman worker died Monday from burns suffered in a May South Camp Road blast. Also: Mandeville stolen-goods appeal, Haitian nationals processed in Old Harbour, and another delay in the Ninja Man appeal.
JCF Area 4 reports murders nearly halved from 2024 to 2025 after strategy and coordination changes. Other midday updates cover Kingston water cuts, child-protection reports, and the Myersville dump blaze.
Jamaica Constabulary Force Area 4 says murders fell from 342 in 2024 to 181 in 2025. Midday reports also cover Kingston water cuts, rising child-protection cases, and a dump fire in St. Elizabeth.
Missing Westmoreland Man Found Dead in Bushes One Week After DisappearanceBy Mckoy's News / July 20, 2026 The Whithorn Police in Westmoreland are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 71-year-old retired auto parts dealer whose decomposed body was discovered in bushes on Sunday, one week after he was reported missing. The deceased has been identified as Patrick Miller, otherwise called “Frank”, of Porter’s Mountain, Westmoreland
Two Motorcyclists Killed in Head-On Crash in PortlandBy Mckoy's News / July 20, 2026 PORTLAND, Jamaica: Motorcyclists Killed in Portland Crash — Two motorcyclists were killed following a head-on collision along the Folly to Anchovy main road in Portland early Sunday morning. The deceased have been identified as 26-year-old Kyle Afflick and 27-year-old Wendell Jones
Andy Burnham Becomes Britain’s Seventh Prime Minister in a DecadeBy Mckoy's News / July 20, 2026 London, United Kingdom — Andy Burnham has officially become the United Kingdom’s new prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned from office, marking another major chapter in British politics and making Burnham the country’s seventh prime minister in just over a decade. Burnham, who previously served as the Mayor of Greater Manchester, was appointed by King Charles III after securing overwhelming support from Labour MPs to become the party’s new leader
Ysep ORIENTATION – PARTICIPANTS INTRODUCED TO NEW DATA COLLECTION SOFTWARE Posted on July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 Orientation has begun for the 7000 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) participants, who will be working within the Municipal Corporations and affiliated agencies this summer. This year, participants will primarily gather information on streetlights, old and dilapidated buildings, trade licenses, GIS Road Mapping, garages, hairdressers and barbershops using the Survey123 Application
Football Legend Kevin Keegan Dies at 75By Mckoy's News / July 20, 2026 LONDON, England — Former England captain, manager and football legend Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75 following a battle with cancer. His family confirmed his death on Monday, saying he passed away surrounded by his wife and daughters
Nursing Student Among Two Killed in Mandeville ShootingBy Mckoy's News / July 20, 2026 MANCHESTER, Jamaica : Two Killed in Mandeville Shooting — A nursing student and another man were shot and killed after a gunman, who reportedly posed as a passenger in a public taxi, opened fire on occupants of the vehicle in Mandeville on Saturday night. The victims have been identified as 24-year-old Deneekia Pounall, a nursing student at Knox Community College from Heartease district, and 21-year-old Sadefa Henry of Greenvale
News|Politics Andy Burnham has set out his vision for Britain as he took over as prime minister. Burnham’s appointment was confirmed on Monday as he met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace
Two young women died after a fare dispute aboard a Mandeville taxi turned deadly on Saturday. TODSS President Egeton Newman says the killings expose persistent safety risks facing operators and riders.
Mandeville, Manchester — Even as police here have launched a manhunt for a gunman who posed as a passenger in a taxi before disembarking the vehicle and killing two passengers on Saturday, detectives are struggling to make sense of the incident as up to press time they had not determined a motive for the attack. “It is senseless…He paid his fare and got his change and the vehicle drove off and he just fired shots on it
East RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (AP): Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn’t let Lionel Messi get anything else. Shortly after winning the World Cup title yesterday the Spaniards claimed all three individual player awards, keeping Messi from leaving with any more personal hardware
East RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (AP):Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn’t let Lionel Messi get anything else.Shortly after winning the World Cup title yesterday, the Spaniards claimed all three individual player awards, keeping Messi from leaving with any more personal hardware.Rodri won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player, Unai Simón won the Golden Glove for the top performance by a goalkeeper, and Pau Cubarsí won the Best Young Player Award, beating out fellow 19-year-old teammate Lamine Yamal.Messi was hoping to win a record-extending third Golden Ball, adding to his 2014 and 2022 honours. He’s already the only player to win the award multiple times since it was first given in 1978, and sparking Argentina’s run to a second straight final at age 39 gave him a strong case for another.But the award went to Rodri for captaining Spain’s run to their second World Cup title after the Manchester City midfielder struggled early after returning in May 2025 from knee surgery that sidelined him for eight months.“For me, it’s been a very tough time
A nursing student and a water delivery worker died after a Saturday night shooting near Horse Shoe Corner in Mandeville. Manchester police are investigating the double killing.
The U20 Reggae Boyz will continue their quest for a spot in the 2027 FIFA Men’s U20 World Cup when they open their Concacaf U20 Men’s Championship campaign this week in Mexico. The young Reggae Boyz are drawn in Group C of the championship and will face a tough task as they will compete against Honduras, Panama and Canada
Andy Burnham, nicknamed the “King of the North”, will become the UK’s next prime minister on Monday after winning the Labour leadership following Keir Starmer’s resignation. Burnham left Westminster nearly a decade ago to become mayor of Greater Manchester and he returned to Parliament only weeks ago before securing the Labour leadership
