Seven people have died following a collision involving a Toyota Regius bus and a Hino truck at Bogue Gate in Trelawny. Investigators are still working to determine what caused the crash.
The Government will release twice-monthly details on Hurricane Melissa school repairs, including contract costs, contractors and completion targets, as labour and supply challenges affect some projects.
Consolidated Bakeries Jamaica Limited (PURITY)- Trading shares by a Director July 17, 2026 2:50 pm A Director of PURITY has bought shares in PURITY as follows: July 7, 2026- 1,082 units and July 15, 2026- 6,659 units JSE Updates Resumption of Trading in the Shares of Derrimon Trading Company Limited (DTL) Resumption of Trading in the Shares of Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Quantas Advantage Inc Lists successfully on Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Suspension of Trading in the Shares of Kintyre Holdings (Ja) Limited and Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Limited Jamaica Stock Exchange Launches Micro Market to Expand Access to Capital for Small Businesses VM Financial Group Lists J$9.5 Billion in Preference Shares on the JSE Private Market
The Trump administration is changing US visa rules for international students and exchange visitors, introducing four-year limits, shorter grace periods and tighter controls on academic transfers.
UEFA has barred VAR officials from using the mistaken identity procedure to penalise simulation following disputed decisions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Six people died and two were critically injured in a crash on the Falmouth bypass, intensifying concern about Jamaica’s rising road death toll.
Martinique is tapping the international appeal of reggae to attract visitors, with tourism officials calling for more Caribbean festivals that celebrate the Jamaican-born genre.
Cxc to Phase Out Traditional SBA for Most CSEC, CAPE Subjects Amid Rise of AIBy Mckoy's News / July 17, 2026 The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced major changes to its School-Based Assessment (SBA) system, including the phased removal of the traditional SBA for most non-practical CSEC and CAPE subjects, citing the growing impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advances. The reforms, which take effect from the 2027 academic year, are aimed at protecting the integrity of CXC qualifications while adapting to changes in education
Dancehall and reggae singer Stacious has appealed for greater empathy from healthcare workers after visiting Kingston Public Hospital, reinforcing a similar call from Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton.
Search Ends in Tragedy as Body of Munro College Student Is RecoveredBy Mckoy's News / July 17, 2026 ST THOMAS, Jamaica — The body of a 16-year-old Munro College student who went missing while swimming at Shally Beach in St Thomas has been recovered, bringing a two-day search to a tragic end. The teenager has been identified as Kamal Reynolds, a resident of St Elizabeth
A nationwide day of action was organized on July 9 among the Haitian diaspora and allies across nine cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Washington, D.C., Miami, Connecticut, Chicago, and San Diego, to urge Congress to preserve Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Haitians. Amid ongoing debate over TPS protections and the Trump administration’s efforts to end the program, lawmakers introduced legislation that would require the secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for TPS through April 20, 2029
Jamaica is pursuing additional expertise for JPS licence negotiations and seeking details on planned CXC reforms, while Guyana arbitration and FIFA World Cup contests also make the headlines.
The Government has increased operational funding for schools, celebrated strong PEP performances and promised greater transparency as repairs continue at hundreds of damaged institutions.
Financial Policy Committee Statement – 17 July 2026 HomeNoticesFinancial Policy Committee Statement – 17 July 2026 On the occasion of its meeting on 07 July 2026 and following its review of the financial system’s performance and systemic risks based on data up to March 2026, while also considering developments in the June 2026 quarter, including plans to de-escalate hostilities in the Middle East and their implications for global and domestic financial conditions, the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) issues the following statement: The domestic economy contracted by 4.1 per cent in the March 2026 quarter, reflecting the effects of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Notwithstanding these developments, key domestic prudential metrics remained within prescribed thresholds
Youth SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME (YSEP),EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS Posted on July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 Over the last 10 years, the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP), an initiative under the Ministry, has been providing employment for young people during the summer holidays; the participants are assigned various task within the Fourteen (14) Municipal Corporations. Speaking at the National Solid Waste Management Authority headquarters last month, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon
Jamaicans identified swimming, sound judgement, adaptability, kindness, cooking and basic vehicle maintenance among the practical abilities that can improve safety, independence and everyday decision-making.
The United States Embassy in Jamaica is situated at 142 Old Hope Road in Kingston 6, identifying the diplomatic mission's precise address in the capital.
Six Killed, Two Injured in Trelawny North Coast Highway CrashBy Mckoy's News / July 17, 2026 Six people have been killed and two others injured following a devastating head-on collision involving a truck and a minivan on the Trelawny section of the North Coast Highway on Friday morning. The crash occurred shortly after 8:00 a.m
The 10,000-meter-class manned submersible Fendouzhe (Striver) in operation Photo: Contributed In September 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping formally proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), calling on countries to work in concert for a more just and equitable global governance system. This major initiative responds to the shared aspiration of all countries to improve global governance
(L-R) Michael Lee-Chin, Chairman of NCB Financial Group Limited, listens as Carey Wallace, Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), discusses the impact of the Falmouth Artisan Village during a tour of the historic town following the opening of NCBJ’s new Falmouth branch. Photo: Contributed Long-time customer says NCBJ’s investment signals confidence in the town’s future Walking into National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited’s (NCBJ) newly relocated Falmouth branch, long-time customer Dennis Seivwright saw more than a modern banking facility
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Daryl Vaz addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (Photo: JIS/Michael Sloley) Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Daryl Vaz says the Government is expected to recover losses incurred by State refinery, Petrojam, as a result of rising global oil prices
Orlando Morgan, NHT Marketing and Sales Officer, Tameka Hart, NHT Marketing Officer for St. James, and Shaniek Robinson, Manager for the NHT’s St
In January 2020, New York State Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn was elected chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party following a vote by district leaders, becoming the first Caribbean American woman to lead the organization. During her tenure, Bichotte Hermelyn has focused on modernizing and expanding the party’s reach while pursuing structural reforms
It was an artificial intelligence summit with very real-world geopolitical messaging. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged countries to cooperate on artificial intelligence and ensure no country dominates the technology – in an apparent jab at the United States
Andy Burnham, a left-leaning former mayor of Manchester, has been elected leader of the United Kingdom’s governing Labour Party, putting him in line to become prime minister in the coming days. Burnham promised to restore hope to the country as he was confirmed as the party head on Friday
Caribbean immigration advocates in New York on Thursday, July 16, strongly condemned as “reckless” and “dangerous” the Trump administration’s change to the public charge rule in determining whether Caribbean and other immigrants are eligible to become citizens, adjust status, or be admitted to the US based on the likelihood of becoming a public charge. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Thursday that it will be implementing the change and that the new policy will be published on Monday, July 20, in the Federal Register
The July 17 edition of CVM Sunrise examined Western Sahara’s independence campaign, Jamaican public-policy issues, court developments, sport and preparations for Reggae Sumfest.
Crimea’s energy crisis deepened during the past week, as Ukraine demonstrated it could exercise fire control over the peninsula to cut off its fuel and electricity, and Russian occupation authorities said there was no schedule for a return to normality despite Moscow’s help. Ukraine’s operation, named “Molochka”, began on July 6
Satellite imagery reveals new damage inside Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant complex following the latest wave of US strikes during renewed military escalation between Washington and Tehran. A comparison of European Sentinel-2 satellite images captured on July 7 and July 12 shows newly formed impact scars inside the Bushehr complex, along with another apparent strike site within nearby support facilities
News|United Nations The United Nations human rights chief has called for an independent investigation into deadly unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. On Friday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, urged Islamabad to launch “prompt, thorough and impartial investigations” into all civilian and security force deaths
Parents and guardians are being urged to take extra precautions during the summer holidays to protect children from heat-related illnesses, accidental poisoning and the risk of sexual abuse. Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr
The Jamaica Information Service published a video identified as a sitting of Jamaica’s Senate on July 17, 2026, without details about the proceedings.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Ministry will focus on strengthening connectivity this year by enhancing collaboration across its agencies and programmes, with the aim of expanding opportunities and improving access to services for persons with disabilities
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon
The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) has received 18 devices from the Universal Service Fund (USF), to strengthen service delivery and improve support for persons with disabilities. Valued at approximately $2.3 million, the donation comprised 12 tablets and six laptops
Jamaicans who experience or witness domestic violence are being encouraged to access available support services to seek assistance, report incidents, and obtain information that highlights the seriousness of the issue. The call comes from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), through its Domestic Violence Intervention (DVI) Unit and the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) as national efforts to address and reduce domestic violence continue across the island
Westmoreland residents will receive free medical checks, benefit screenings and recovery assistance when the SDC and Amity Community Outreach Group host a one-day fair in St. Leonards.
More than 10,000 Jamaican farmers, including more than 3,000 young people, directly benefited from the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project, which successfully concluded its five-year implementation period in March 2026. Funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), the initiative was launched in April 2021 with a clear mandate: to enhance the productivity and profitability of smallholder farmers across Jamaica
Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon has assured principals of the Ministry’s support when they address indiscipline within established rules, stressing that orderly classrooms are vital to student achievement.
Jamaica will take what could become one of the most significant legal steps in its campaign for reparatory justice on September 6, when a Government delegation travels to the United Kingdom to formally petition King Charles III over Britain’s role in slavery. The move was announced by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange during her 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament in June
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Government is committed to protecting the integrity of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme, while ensuring that assistance reaches those who need it most
Families in Moneague received medical examinations and dental screenings as NERHA continued its summer school-readiness programme. Additional outreach clinics are planned for communities across St. Ann.
United States President Donald Trump has renewed a campaign to cast doubts on the 2020 elections that saw him lose to Joe Biden – this time painting China as a major adversary that helped “manipulate” the vote. Speaking in a primetime address on Thursday, Trump claimed that newly declassified intelligence material exposed foreign interference in the elections, despite intelligence assessments from the US government that stated the opposite
A Jamaican man faces charges over his niece’s fatal shooting in New York, while courts in St. James and St. Andrew considered cocaine, wounding and police-related cases.
Reggae Girlz captain Natasha Thomas has signed with Wrexham A.F.C. Women, the reigning Adran Premier champions, ahead of the Welsh club’s first-ever UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign
News|Conflict Germany has repeated calls for the European Union to send a force to Lebanon to replace United Nations peacekeepers (UNIFIL), which are due to withdraw at the end of the year. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told broadcaster RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland on Friday that Berlin has proposed the mission to prevent the development of a “security vacuum” in Lebanon’s south
Kyiv, Ukraine – At 35, with no military background or battlefield experience, Mykhailo Fedorov seemed unfit to be wartime Ukraine’s defence minister. But he was acclaimed for his reforms while serving as Ukraine’s minister of digital transformation, and his new duties included logistics, budgets, reforms, anticorruption measures and deals to secure multibillion-dollar Western aid or loans
The Knesset, Israel’s unicameral parliament, will dissolve on Friday before national elections slated for October 27, 2026, marking the first time the body has seen out its full term since 1988. It has coincided with one of the most eventful and controversial periods in the country’s history, with many of the political events hotly debated in the Israeli parliament
ENT consultant and sleep surgeon Dr Kehinde Jezinnah Duncan says occasional sleep talking is generally harmless, but new cases accompanied by snoring, gasping or night terrors require medical assessment.
