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.
Police report seven more St. James murders year to date than in 2025, urge calm ahead of late-July events. Elsewhere, a Portland farmer faces 11 charges over a St. Mary kidnapping and robbery.
PNP General Secretary Dayton Campbell apologised to settle a defamation claim by Energy Minister Daryl Vaz, while Jamaica and the region paid tribute to late MVP Track Club coach Stephen Francis.
The Senate passed amended pension regulations on 10 July, raising the share of fund assets that may go into private company equity. Lawmakers on both sides said the step would broaden investment portfolios and channel more capital into the real economy.
A traffic enforcement constable died in an early-morning crash in Toll Gate, Clarendon, while police in multiple parishes probe separate killings and outline security plans for Dream Weekend in Montego Bay.
Delano Seiveright, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport of Jamaica and Cricketer Chris Gayle Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Olivia Grange, has lauded former West Indies opening batsman Christopher Gayle for continuing to invest in Jamaica. Speaking on (Thursday) against the backdrop of Gayle’s launch of his Rich Rum product at the AC Hotel on July 8, the Minister highlighted how the Jamaica-born cricket icon is driving Brand Jamaica to the world’s stage while elevating the country’s products to stratospheric levels
World leader Oblique Seville won the men’s 100m in his debut appearance at the Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis at Stade Louis II in Monaco, the tenth stop on the Wanda Diamond League series, on Friday, running 9.88 seconds before pointing to his motivation to keep winning. Seville, who won his first National Championships title last month with a world leading 9.82 seconds and who was beaten a week ago at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon said while he respects all his opponents, he should get respect as the world champion
Exhibitors at the 11th biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference reported strong interest in land titles, school technology, property investment and export support as delegates sought practical ways to stay linked to Jamaica.
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.
A policeman who sought $16 million, claiming that a 2015 motor vehicle collision left him with injuries, recurring discomfort, and pain after sexual intercourse, has been awarded $3 million in general damages by the Supreme Court.The award was made to the constable, who was injured while travelling as a passenger in a police vehicle transporting prisoners along Vernon Avenue, St Mary, on December 7, 2015.In his witness statement, the constable said he suffered injuries to his neck, lower back, shoulder, and right thigh following the crash. He said he continued to experience pain, muscle spasms, tingling sensations, and cramping, which affected his ability to perform physically demanding duties.Among his other complaints were back pain aggravated by driving, sleeping, and lifting weights greater than 60 pounds; mild to moderate difficulty performing activities of daily living; tingling and cramping across the shoulder and towards the hips; and pain after sexual intercourse.However, Justice Sonya Wint-Blair found that while the collision caused injuries to the constable’s cervical and lumbar spine, several aspects of his claim were not supported by the medical evidence.She noted inconsistencies in the medical report, concerns about causation, and the officer’s failure to pursue recommended follow-up assessments and treatment.The court found that the constable’s impairment assessment was provisional and that a further medical review recommended for 2018 would likely have provided a more accurate evaluation of his condition
World 100 metres champion Oblique Seville was the bright spark for Jamaica at yesterday’s Hercules EBS Diamond League meeting in Monaco. Competing in the final event of the day, Seville, the world leader in the men’s 100 metres with 9.82 seconds, recovered from a slow start to pull away from his rivals and win in 9.88
World leader Oblique Seville bounced back from last week’s runner-up finish in Eugene to capture the men’s 100m title at the Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis in Monaco on Friday, clocking 9.88 seconds (0.2m/s) at the 10th stop of the Wanda Diamond League series. Competing in Monaco for the first time, Seville held off American Jordan Anthony, who finished second in 9.92 seconds, while Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme was third in 10.00 seconds
46-Year-Old St Mary Man Succumbs to Stab Wound at HospitalBy Mckoy's News / July 10, 2026 St Mary Man Succumbs to Stab Wound: The St Mary police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who arrived at the Port Maria Hospital with a stab wound on Wednesday night. The deceased has been identified as 46-year-old Rajesh Keshoor Allen of Huddersfield, St Mary
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.
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.
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says the Mediation Act could reduce domestic violence, while Jamaica prepares cryptocurrency regulations and national champions lead the Edwin Murphy Classic squad.
Ixl Usage Recognition Event Posted on July 10, 2026 by Corrine Duffus Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, Terry-Ann Thomas Gayle (right), shares a photo opportunity with (back row from left) Jodi Ann Mullings, Vice Principal, St. Mary’s College, Annmarie James; Akeem Mitchell; Christine Howell; Chief Executive Officer ,e-Learning Jamaica, Andrew Lee; Oral Gayle; Community Relations Education Officer, Kereen Reid; Monique Davis-Porter; and Principal, St Mary’s College, Ryan Williams
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
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has proposed that the Denbigh Agricultural Show Ground in May Pen, Clarendon, be redesigned
Jamaica faces gusty, wet weather through Sunday while Sangster International Airport secures a Caribbean carbon milestone. Morning reports also covered JPS billing, Integrity Commission concerns, and World Cup progress.
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.
A 46-year-old Huddersfield man died Wednesday night after arriving at Port Maria hospital with chest stab wounds. St Mary police are seeking information on how he was injured.
Rajesh Keshoor Allen, 46, of Huddersfield in St Mary, died after reaching Port Maria Hospital with a stab injury on Wednesday night. Detectives have opened an inquiry and are asking anyone with information to contact police.
Triple Gold Rums unveiled its Rich Rum brand at AC Hotel Kingston, with Chris Gayle and incoming CEO Ian MacDonald outlining its premium market push and naming Tanto Blacks as ambassador.
Forty-one-year-old Demoy Pennington of Gordon Hall, Epsom, St Mary, has been charged again after police say he stole a woman's handbag and withdrew $7,000 using her bank card following a June date in Portmore.
JP Farms has nearly recovered from two years of hurricane damage, with pineapples back to full production and bananas at roughly 90 per cent of pre-storm output.The St Mary-based company, which runs one of the largest farms in the island, has also resumed exports.“We should not have any reason to have any shortage in the supermarkets, the (municipal) markets and hotels; all the channels are being well serviced since June,” JP Farms General Manager Mario Figueroa told the Financial Gleaner on Monday.Banana output is running at 4,000 boxes per week, still short of the 2023 pre-hurricane level of 4,500 boxes, Figueroa said. Each box holds 18 kilogrammes
Prime Minister Andrew Holness urged a more capable local contracting sector at a Portland road opening, while ministers outlined a major Alpart refinery upgrade, new Portmore probation services, NHT Melissa relief, and El Niño drought risks.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness called for a more capable contracting sector at a Portland road opening, while ministers outlined Alpart modernisation, a new Portmore probation office, NHT hurricane aid and Holland Bamboo plans.
A government diagnostic centre for special education at CASE in Portland is due to open in September, Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon said, easing assessment travel for families in eastern Jamaica.
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says nearly $500 million is being sought to pedestrianise Holland Bamboo, divert traffic, and rebuild the St. Elizabeth landmark as a major eco-tourism site.
A mild Portland quake, higher pump prices and a Kingston ticket clearance drive topped local news, alongside Venezuela aid, a Duhaney Road shooting probe and World Cup quarter-final talk.
A defamation suit by Minister Daryl Vaz against PNP General Secretary Dr Dayton Campbell has been settled. Campbell must apologise, retract claims and pay $1.5 million in costs, while CVM also reports new speed guns, missing-child figures and school bullying concerns.
Dejanea Oakley takes on Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino in the women’s 400m at Monaco’s Herculis EBS meeting, with Oblique Seville and six other Jamaicans also in action.
Reporter: Amoy Harriott The Jamaica Fire Brigade is raising an alarm over a reported increase in bush fires across several parishes in recent weeks. The brigade is appealing to the public to take precautions to protect themselves during the intense heat while also avoiding activities that could spark fires
The inaugural staging of the St. Thomas Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB) Safe School and Empowerment Programme has been hailed as a resoundingly successful initiative that fostered transformation, personal growth and self-discovery among participating students
Jamaica faces rising heat and bush-fire alerts alongside major internship demand at the Tourism Enhancement Fund, advances in AI-driven healthcare, and fresh FIFA World Cup quarter-final pairings.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) murder clearance rate has climbed to 111 per cent, the constabulary has announced. The latest crime statistics show investigators cleared 304 murder cases during the period January 1 and July 4, 2026, compared with 253 over the corresponding period last year, an increase of 20 per cent, or 51 additional cases
Head coach Sean Fraser says Hillel Academy will enter the ISSA Manning Cup with a largely new roster after departures and overseas moves. The school returns for a sophomore season following a promising debut that included a 9-1 win over Pembroke Hall High.
Coach Sean Fraser says Hillel Academy will field a largely new, younger side in its second ISSA Manning Cup season after heavy player departures and overseas moves.
Two years after three-year-old Asha Campbell was chopped to death in Pagey, Port Maria, the attacker has been jailed for 15 years. His mother and other survivors say the sentence falls short of justice.
St Mary's Mission Anglican Church stands in Rose Hill, Portland parish, Jamaica. The site is listed among points of interest in the eastern parish.
Jamaica's health ministry has warned of serious heat-related illness risks amid record warmth, while firefighters report a surge in bush fires. Government updates cover returning Cuban nurses, post-hurricane housing, MSME procurement, and western water upgrades.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness inspected the Bound Brook Urban Centre in Port Antonio as construction passed 58 per cent, while ministers outlined housing, school rebuilding, disaster preparedness and humanitarian support across Jamaica.
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has advanced the SPARK road upgrade across ten parishes, delivered National Housing Trust and social housing units in Kingston and Portland, and rejected claims Jamaica would accept criminals under a United States agreement.
Following Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica's Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is rolling out stronger building standards, purpose-built emergency shelters, and major infrastructure spending for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
St James High School Mourns Sudden Death of Beloved Senior TeacherBy Mckoy's News / July 7, 2026 The St James High School community is in mourning following the sudden death of senior teacher Sheldon Johnson, who collapsed and died on Monday shortly after attending a meeting at the school. Johnson, 46, a native of Gayle Town in Clarendon, served as the school’s physics and computer technology teacher and had been a member of the staff since 2018
Sheldon Johnson, a senior physics and computer technology teacher at St James High School, collapsed and died on Monday after leaving a campus meeting. Staff and education officials have expressed shock and condolences.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has dismissed claims that Jamaica agreed to admit criminals under third-country national transit arrangements, while the NHT ramps up housing delivery, churches receive storm-recovery grants, and new tourism and mediation measures move forward.
