More than 200 public passenger vehicles have been seized since June’s fare increase for overcharging and licence breaches. Separately, police probe a fatal Temple Hall shooting, and senators urge greater pension savings.
Jamaicans hoping for cooler weather at the end of the year may be in for disappointment as climate services manager at the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) Jacqueline Spence Hemmings is warning that the strengthening El Niño phenomenon is expected to keep temperatures well above normal for the remainder of the year, and into early spring next year. The climate pattern, which has already pushed the island into prolonged periods of extreme heat, is forecast to peak between October and December, and could continue influencing weather well into early 2027 before the system starts weakening later that year, but there is no indication as to how quickly it will wane
Earthquake experts say they are not overly concerned by the 15 felt earthquakes recorded in Jamaica so far this year, explaining that the apparent increase reflects greater public reporting rather than heightened seismic activity. The latest quake was a 3.4-magnitude tremor felt at 6:20 pm last Wednesday in Kingston and St Andrew
For years, the arrival of Jamaica’s dry season has brought with it an all-too-familiar ritual for thousands of households: empty pipes, water trucking, and anxious residents wondering when supplies will return. But Water, Environment and Climate Change Minister Matthew Samuda says that cycle could soon come to an end for those living in the Corporate Area
Malia and Miya Myrie, aged 13 and 12, are awarding four PEP students five-year scholarships covering tuition, uniforms, supplies and lunch, building on outreach that began during the pandemic.
For years, Parliament’s Ethics Committee has largely operated outside the public eye, quietly examining matters ranging from conflicts of interest to allegations of misconduct involving legislators.Marlene Malahoo Forte wants Jamaicans to see that work for themselves.The former attorney general and minister of legal and constitutional affairs, who now chairs the joint committee drawn from both the House of Representatives and the Senate, has opened its proceedings to the public, arguing that transparency is critical to maintaining confidence in Parliament.In an interview with The Sunday Gleaner, Malahoo Forte stressed that while the committee has an important oversight role, it is not intended to target or embarrass members of parliament.“The work of Parliament is primarily law, and ethical conduct. That is the parliamentary cabinet system model
US authorities ordered Chronic Law detained after he allegedly admitted owning firearms found in Georgia. Jamaica also saw a Temple Hall killing, a fatal St. Elizabeth raid, new dating-app robbery charges, a Portmore false-report fine, and a St. James murder rise.
The inaugural Elegance: The Ballroom Experience is attracting strong international support, with members of the Jamaican Diaspora travelling from across North America and Europe to attend the highly-anticipated event on July 19 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel Ballroom. Promoter Isaiah Laing said the overwhelming overseas response has reaffirmed that the concept is resonating with patrons both at home and abroad
A northbound run on the A3 from Constant Spring into Stony Hill maps Long Lane and nearby turnoffs, including access toward Rock Hall and the NWC Constant Spring plant.
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says more than 80,000 arrest warrants will be enforced against drivers with unpaid tickets. The announcement came as Clarendon mourned a pastor-constable killed in a highway crash and other court and deportation cases unfolded.
A two-day traffic ticket session at the National Arena ended after 1 a.m. with many motorists leaving without resolved matters. Chief Justice Bryan Sykes cited paper records and ticket volume as key bottlenecks.
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the Local First initiative will turn visitor demand into domestic production through training, capital, and marketing. He unveiled the strategy at the Christmas in July trade show in New Kingston.
The Jamaica Gasoline Retailers Association is pressing petrol station operators to tighten security after a pump attendant was shot during a robbery on Denham Road in St Andrew. President Philip Chong has urged vigilance, upgraded CCTV, and sustained police patrols.
Finance Minister Fayval Williams told public officers at the 2026 Public Sector Debate Competition that the Government will keep backing their professional growth as Jamaica modernises its public service.
Jamaica’s Court Administration Division defended detaining traffic offenders at the National Arena, Manchester police charged nine people in Operation Reset, and the Supreme Court cut a constable’s injury claim to $3 million.
Veteran deejay Dawya Ranks releases Dawya Pickney, a comic take on paternity fraud, as Ministry of Health figures show nearly one in four Jamaican births misassigned.
The Administrator General's Department took top honours at the fifth Public Sector Debate Competition, beating a record 32-team field. Finance Minister Fayval Williams praised public officers' talent and policy insight at Thursday's New Kingston finale.
Delegates at the eleventh Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference explored land ownership, digital education, export trade and wealth-building opportunities. Exhibitors reported rising overseas interest in property, connectivity and Jamaican brands.
State Minister Delano Seiveright says Chris Gayle's Jamaica-owned premium rum venture signals strong confidence in the island's ability to build globally competitive brands and attract more value-added investment.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has announced the calendar of national events and activities for Jamaica’s 64th anniversary of independence under the theme, ‘United in Celebrating Resilience’.High on the list of events is the Jamaica Festival Song Competition, which is commemorating its 60th anniversary this year. The popular annual competition is under way with an engaging cohort of finalists vying for the coveted top spot.Grange said the competition has endured because it unites Jamaicans through music and showcases the nation’s creative excellence.“The Jamaica Festival Song Competition is one of our nation’s most treasured cultural activities
Washington, DC: RalRosa Foundation has raised more than US$150,000 (approximately J$23.4 million), since its establishment in 2022, to improve access to quality healthcare in Jamaica and the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, marking a major milestone as it celebrated its fifth annual fundraising gala.Proceeds from this year’s event will support the Golden Spring Health Centre in St Andrew, Jamaica; the procurement of medical equipment for primary healthcare clinics damaged by the 190-mile-per-hour winds of Hurricane Melissa; and Holy Cross Health Community Clinics in Maryland.Reflecting on the foundation’s fifth anniversary, President Dr Jacqui Watson, a Washington-based healthcare strategic advisor, said the occasion represented far more than a celebration.“Our fifth anniversary is evidence of the power of purpose,” Watson said. “It’s proof that, when we choose to join hands together, anything is possible – we can overcome challenges, we can do good, we can do well, and together we can make a meaningful difference in our world
Constable Shavin Davie died in a Clarendon crash while police across several parishes investigate shootings, stabbings, robberies, and a missing man. A Jamaican pastor was also deported from the United States to Eswatini.
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Illegal Lottery Crackdown Leads to Guilty Pleas, $100,000 FinesBy Mckoy's News / July 10, 2026 Illegal Lottery Crackdown: The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is warning Jamaicans against participating in illegal lottery activities, saying such operations undermine the integrity of the country’s regulated gaming industry. The warning follows the recent arrest of a man and a woman from Jones Town in Kingston during a targeted enforcement operation
A bar operator received an 11-year prison term and a $2 million restitution order in a human-trafficking conviction, while new data show far more children remain unaccounted for than in 2025. Oversight members also pressed for changes to Integrity Commission probe practices.
A two-day Kingston and St. Andrew traffic ticket session ended after 1:00 a.m. with many matters unresolved. Separate reports cover crash documentation in St. Catherine, summer child safety, Manchester policing, and Dream Weekend security.
Reporter: Kerlyn Brown Residents and business operators along Collis Smith Drive in Trench Town continued to voice frustration over a prolonged road rehabilitation project in their community, saying months of construction has left the roadway hazardous and negatively affecting daily life and commerce. For months, motorists, pedestrians, and business operators along Collie Smith Drive have been forced to navigate dust, mud, and uneven road surfaces as the major road improvement project is unfinished
Annual REPORT 20 25 CONSOLIDATED BAKERIES (JAMAICA) LIMITED CONTENTS About Us 2 Our Vision & Mission 5 Notice of Annual General Meeting 6 Directors’ Report 8 Board of Directors 12 Corporate Data 15 Corporate Governance 16 Top 10 Shareholders 20 Management Discussion & Analysis 21 Corporate Social Responsibility 2025 35 The Financials 39 Form of Proxy 79 1 2025 ANNUAL REPORT About Us Consolidated Bakeries (Jamaica) Limited emerged when three bakeries, Valentine Bakery, Powell’s Bakery, and Huntington Bakery, came together in 1957 to form one entity. The Company’s integration into the Jamaica Stock Market signifies its strategic expansion and dedication to product excellence, while remaining committed to the same values that have always driven its success
A JCF traffic officer died in a Clarendon highway collision on Friday, while Constable Andrew Wilson faces a July 13 circuit court transfer in the Latoya Bulggin shooting case amid searches and arrests islandwide.
Health Minister Christopher Tuffton says proposed mediation legislation could ease domestic violence pressure on hospitals, while PIOJ figures show falling murders but rising aggravated assaults. Public consultation on cryptocurrency regulation closes today.
A man and a woman each received a $100,000 fine or 30-day jail term after pleading guilty to illegal lottery offences linked to a May enforcement sweep in Jones Town, Kingston 12.
Colonel Desmond Edwards told a JIFS anti-fraud seminar in St. Andrew that banks, regulators and law enforcement must share intelligence and act early. Speakers warned that fraud losses and AI-driven attacks are rising sharply.
Embolisation: A physician prepares for an embolisation procedure in the cath lab, guided by real-time imaging from the biplane Philips Allura system. (Photo Contributed) An aneurysm bleeding at the base of the brain, next to the tissue that keeps the heart beating and the lungs working, was, until recently, one of the most dangerous things that could happen to a Caribbean patient, and a common reason to be put on a plane to the United States
Directors: Jeffrey Hall C.D. (Chairman), Vikram Dhiman, Lisa Kong, Cmd
A retired contractor faced revised bail in a major money laundering matter, Hanover police reported sharp murder declines, and the Integrity Commission raised alarms over losing trained anti-corruption staff.
Police in Hanover are searching for a man accused of attacking a retired woman at home, while Westmoreland records four road deaths in five days. A constable died in Clarendon, a JCAL driver was struck at Sangster airport, and crews battle a dump fire in St. James.
Some of the new vehicles recently acquired by the Ministry of National Security and Peace for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the JCF’s operational capacity and enhance public safety across the island. (Photo: JIS/ Mark Bell) Total arrests under the Crime Stop Programme increased by 38.2 per cent to 76 in 2025, while rewards paid out rose from $7.5 million in 2024 to approximately $10.3 million
Special Education Diagnostic Centre in Portland to Open September Posted on July 10, 2026 by Corrine Duffus The new special education diagnostic centre being built by the Government in Portland is expected to open in September. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr
Research Fellow at the Sickle Cell Unit, Caribbean Institute for Health Research, University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr Zachary Ramsay. Research has found a strong correlation between painful period and high rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among women living with sickle cell disease
Arrests tied to Jamaica's Crime Stop Programme rose 38.2 per cent to 76 last year, with reward payments reaching about $10.3 million. A new PIOJ survey also charts shifting Category One crime totals and parish-level arrest figures.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has proposed that the Denbigh Agricultural Show Ground in May Pen, Clarendon, be redesigned
A 57-year-old man was fatally shot in Manchester on Thursday, while police in St. Mary and Westmoreland pursue separate violent incidents. Manchester's new police chief also warned of lottery scammers, and a disbarred attorney pledged to repay $37 million.
Drivers arrested on outstanding traffic warrants complained about waiting in a bathroom at the National Arena in St Andrew on the final day of Traffic Ticket Days, while the Court Administration Division said the arrangement kept them out of police lock-up.
Culture Minister Olivia Grange says the JamSafe App under development will give survivors faster access to help, as officials link technology to stronger gender-based violence prevention.
The Book Fairy Festival returned for its third staging at The University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, drawing its largest crowd yet through author talks, strong bookstore sales, artisan stalls and Wonderland-themed activities for families.
Following Wednesday’s brazen daylight robbery in which a pump attendant was shot on Deanery Road in St Andrew, the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) is urging gas station operators to tell customers to lower their vehicle windows before being served. Speaking with THE WEEKEND STAR, JGRA President Philip Chong said the recent senseless act of violence has underscored the vulnerability of service station employees and prompted renewed calls for stricter safety measures
Ano Miller-Sewell, removed from the bar after allegedly misappropriating client funds in a collapsed Kingston property deal, has told parish court she will restore roughly $37 million by early August. The case was adjourned to November.
A Tuesday night family dispute on Payne Avenue ended with 56-year-old Mark Cain dead and his nephew in police custody. Residents say the suspect, who has a mental condition, had long accused his uncle of sexual advances.
Donna Marie Green-Mitchell appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on revised $3 million bail after investigators linked three properties worth more than $250 million to her late nephew, a convicted US drug trafficker.
Before the opening whistle, a diehard France supporter in Denham Town made one unusual request to the fans gathered outside a business establishment to watch Thursday’s World Cup quarter-final clash against Morocco — sprinkle water around the television set mounted outside. “Wet up di place
