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Civilians pay the price as Israeli military activity rises in Lebanon: UNIFIL Al Jazeera · 3:54 pm UN peacekeeping force recorded an average of 137 projectiles fired daily in the region over the last two weeks. | |||||||||
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Crop Over promotion, planning to be reviewed Barbados Today · 4:15 pm Culture minister Senator Shane Archer has suggested that an earlier launch could help Barbados attract more overseas visitors and diaspora travelers to Crop Over, as the National Cultural Foundation p | |||||||||
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⚑ POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 15 STORIES | |||||||||
Jamaicans make up 15% of Antiguan prison population Nationwide Radio · 6:04 pm Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Jamaicans account for about 15 percent of Antigua and Barbuda’s prison population. Browne made the disclosure while discussing the growing number of non-nationals in Mandatory water prohibition in effect across seven parishes Nationwide Radio · 2:23 pm Government mandated water prohibition orders across seven parishes are now in effect. The orders take effect on August 17 and will remain in force until further notice. They apply to Kingston, St. And PM to public servants: don't let politics interfere with your work Nationwide Radio · 2:14 pm Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is urging public servants not to allow their political beliefs to cause them to underperform in their roles. The prime minister made the comment last week at the Perm OAS delegation visits Haiti ahead of elections Nationwide Radio · 2:10 pm A high-level delegation from the Organization of American States, OAS, is on a four-day mission to Haiti ahead of the French-speaking Caribbean country's elections. OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin Trump threatens to bomb Oman amid negotiations with Iran Nationwide Radio · 2:08 pm President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb US ally, Oman if it gets in the way of his administration's talks with Iran. Fox News says the president made the threat during a phone interview on Monda | |||||||||
⚑ CRIME & JUSTICE 11 STORIES | |||||||||
Attorney: Coopers Pen residents had no legal right to further eviction notices WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 6:05 pm Attorney Anthony Williams, says the residents of Coopers Pen, in Trelawny, had no legal right to further notice of their eviction and the demolition of their homes on Tuesday. Williams weighed in on t Chuck renews call for judiciary to speed-up resolution of non-contentious cases Nationwide Radio · 2:18 pm The government is again urging members of the judiciary to speed up the resolution of non-contentious cases. Justice Minister Delroy Chuck made the call at the start of the judiciary's eighth annual s Man wanted in connection with 2022 murder nabbed in Portland Nationwide Radio · 2:11 pm A Clarendon man who was wanted in connection with a murder committed in St Andrew four years ago was nabbed on Sunday. He is 43-year-old Leighton Delahaye of James Hill. He was accosted in an intellig Surveillance cameras boosting Central Kingston crime fight says division head Nationwide Radio · 12:59 pm Surveillance cameras have been a big help in curbing crime in the Kingston Central Police Division. That's the word from the division's commanding officer, Superintendent Mishka Forbes. Superintendent Wanted Man Captured In Portland After Four Year Manhunt JCF (Police) · 12:24 pm | |||||||||
⚑ BUSINESS & ECONOMY 3 STORIES | |||||||||
Ferarri's first electric car sells for record US$40m at auction Nationwide Radio · 12:58 pm Ferrari's first ever electric car has fetched US$40 million in a charity sale, a record for a new vehicle sold at auction. The sale of the Ferrari Luce, the brainchild of the British iPhone designer S | |||||||||
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⚑ HEALTH 3 STORIES | |||||||||
Congo Ebola outbreak now deadliest on record Nationwide Radio · 6:03 pm Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak has now killed more than 2,300 people, becoming the deadliest outbreak of the disease on record in the Central African nation. The outbreak is unfolding in one of Co Family of woman who died at St Ann's Bay Hospital after giving birth cries foul Nationwide Radio · 2:40 pm The family of a woman who died at St Ann's Bay Hospital with significant stool build-up in her body is accusing the facility of negligence. The woman, 33-year-old Keneice Dunn, was admitted to the fac Health minister renews appeal for people to pick up family from hospitals Nationwide Radio · 1:00 pm Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is making a fresh appeal this morning for family members of hospital patients to collect them once their care is complete. Patients who are no longer in need of | |||||||||
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CXC to announce results of May-June exams on Tuesday Nationwide Radio · 2:21 pm The Caribbean Examination Council, CXC, is set to announce the results of its 2026 May-June exams on Tuesday. The official ceremony will be hosted in Anguilla. The subjects expected to get the most at Churchfield claims double victory at Mayberry JABBFA National Senior Championship Nationwide Radio · 1:44 pm Monique Churchfield was among the standout performers at the Mayberry JABBFA National Senior Championship, held at Wolmer’s Boys’ School over the weekend. Churchfield produced a dominant performance i Parent group wants gov't to help with costs of digital devices for new school year Nationwide Radio · 1:00 pm With parents now crunching the numbers to organise their back-to-school budgets, president of the National Parent Teacher Association, NPTAJ, Stewart Jacobs, wants the government to help with the cost | |||||||||
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⚑ SPORTS 5 STORIES | |||||||||
Jamaica to face Italy, Ivory Coast & Uzbekistan in U17 World Cup Group E Nationwide Radio · 1:57 pm Jamaica’s young Reggae Boyz will face Italy, Ivory Coast and Uzbekistan in Group E at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, with less than 100 days to go before the tournament kicks off. The tournament Vauxhall shifts focus to Manning Cup after Ali Cup success Nationwide Radio · 1:55 pm Vauxhall High School were crowned 2026 Ali Cup Champions over the weekend after defeating Old Harbour 1-0. This came after a 4-2 penalty shootout semi-final victory over reigning Manning Cup winners E JTTA to host National Youth and Senior Championships Nationwide Radio · 1:23 pm Jamaica’s top table tennis players are set to compete for national titles at the Jamaica Table Tennis Association’s Aubyn Sports Management National Youth and Senior Championship. The four-day champio | |||||||||
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⚑ GENERAL NEWS 16 STORIES | |||||||||
Chung reflects on mixed emotions after final goodwill team appearance Nationwide Radio · 5:44 pm Jamaican swimmer Renae Chung is reflecting on a performance filled with mixed emotions after making what she describes as her final Goodwill Swimming Championships team for Jamaica. Chung, who served Kingsmen eyeing more wins after maiden CPL victory Nationwide Radio · 1:49 pm Opening batsman for Jamaica Kingsmen, Kirk Mckenzie, says the team is focused on capitalising on their first victory of the Caribbean Premier League. The Kingsmen collected a six-wicket win over the d Triple jumper Michael-Andre Edwards says competitive spirit is his secret weapon Nationwide Radio · 1:35 pm Jamaican triple jumper, Michael-Andre Edwards, says his competitive spirit is the secret weapon that gets him over the line in top-level competitions. At the World Under-20 Championships earlier this Jamaica finishes third at Goodwill Swimming Championship Nationwide Radio · 1:28 pm Jamaica finished third on the points table at the end of the three-day Goodwill Swimming Championships in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday. The Jamaicans accumulated 1,019-and-a-half points, behind champ Cambridge head slams 'racist feeding frenzy' over dead academic Jamaica Observer · 12:02 pm | |||||||||
⚑ WESTERN JAMAICA 4 STORIES | |||||||||
Attorney: Coopers Pen residents had no legal right to further eviction notices WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 6:05 pm Attorney Anthony Williams, says the residents of Coopers Pen, in Trelawny, had no legal right to further notice of their eviction and the demolition of their homes on Tuesday. Williams weighed in on t Demolition of remaining Coopers Pen houses will be continued – MP WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 1:01 pm Member of Parliament for North Trelawny, Tova Hamilton, says the team which recently demolished homes in Coopers Pen does intend to return to complete the exercise. MP Hamilton gave the update to our Minister disappointed with slow pace of rebuild for some Melissa-damaged schools WESTERN JA Nationwide Radio · 1:01 pm Education Minister Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says she is disappointed with the slow pace of rebuilding work at some schools in western Jamaica damaged by Hurricane Melissa. The minister was speaki | |||||||||
⚑ ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 STORIES | |||||||||
Legacy and Message of Garvey Continue to Inspire – Culture Minister JIS · 4:56 pm Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the legacy and message of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, continue to resonate and inspire peopl NFA Urges Fishers to Have Required Documents Ready for Licence Applications JIS · 4:53 pm The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is encouraging fishers and vessel operators to ensure they have all the required documentation when submitting licence applications. The appeal comes as the Auth New Kingston Revitalisation Plan Enters Implementation Phase JIS · 4:48 pm Plans to revitalise the New Kingston Business District are now moving into the implementation phase, with coordinated measures being undertaken to address homelessness, public safety, sanitation, and DR. BRIAN LANGRIN APPOINTED GOVERNOR OF THE BANK OF JAMAICA SUCCEEDING OUTGOING GOVERNOR RICHARD BYLES Min. of Finance · 3:48 pm The Minister of Finance and the Public Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. R. Brian Langrin as Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, effective Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Dr. Langrin will ECC and Author Forge Partnership to Distribute ‘Daddy Marcus Nursery Rhymes’ to ECIs JIS · 2:50 pm The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) has forged a partnership with author, Steven Golding, to distribute his collection of nursery rhymes celebrating Jamaican heritage to the island’s 2,500-plus early | |||||||||
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