When thought proceeds action, outcomes are often improved. A process the JMMB Thought Leadership Breakfast provided an opportunity to explore by encouraging an enterprise centered thought experiment on how SMMES can adapt, compete, and grow
Cabinet has cleared an extra $1.5 billion so main-road repairs continue islandwide through December 2026, with Works Minister Robert Nesta Morgan pointing to western Jamaica, school routes and busy public-transport corridors.
Akeem Marshall, a 32-year-old taxi operator from Cromwell Land, died after a crash on the Highgate Bypass. St. Mary police are investigating the fatal incident.
Black River Hospital is due to reopen soon, while rising living costs slow home and holiday buying. Trinidad and Tobago will screen children from age four for hearing and vision problems, and 76 Jamaicans will compete at the Commonwealth Games.
A 31-year-old tourism worker was killed when his Honda Civic overturned on the Runaway Bay main road early Friday. Two passengers were hurt as St. Ann police investigate the fatal crash.
United States Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday, July 22, urged Senate Republicans to “stand up to Trump’s vilification of Haitians,” demanding that they protect Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 350,000 Haitians living in the United States. Speaking on the Senate floor, Schumer (D-NY) said Haitians are “a critical part of our economy, culture and society
Three St. John's Road workers were killed in a head-on crash near Falmouth last Friday. Relatives mourn as police also seek a missing Kingston woman and report separate crime incidents.
At a JMMB thought leadership breakfast, JBDC and Amber Group leaders outlined MSME technology gaps and a practical path—digitise, document, integrate, and govern—before scaling with AI.
Barita Investments posted $8.7 billion in net operating revenue and $3 billion in net profit after tax, while outlining Bank of Jamaica–cleared plans for its Brick by Barita mobile wallet.
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Consulate General in New York says 26 students will join a Leadership Initiatives summer programme at Georgetown University, backed by more than US$162,000 in scholarships.
The historic Castleton Botanical Gardens in St Mary has reopened following major upgrades to accessibility, flood protection, maintenance systems and sustainable infrastructure.
Jamaican Flight Attendant Detained by ICE While on Duty in TennesseeBy Mckoy's News / July 24, 2026 A Jamaican flight attendant employed by Southwest Airlines was reportedly detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents while on the job in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 14. The flight attendant has been identified as Lorenzo Thompson
Attorney Hosimar Bel Navis explains who may be liable when roadside weed-whacker debris damages a vehicle in Jamaica, what costs motorists can recover, and the legal steps available if payment is refused.
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Opposition Spokesperson on Social Protection and Social Transformation, Dr Angela Brown Burke, MP Photo: Contributed Opposition Spokesperson on Social Protection and Social Transformation, Dr Angela Brown Burke, MP, today condemned the Government’s practice of affixing permanent plaques bearing the Prime Minister’s name to houses built under the New HOPE Social Housing Programme. Dr Brown Burke described the move as a dehumanising act that trades the dignity of poor Jamaicans for political promotion
The Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) strongly condemns the killing of 10-year-old Shani Coke of Trelawny. The allegations that she was subjected to sexual violence before her death make this tragedy even more horrific
The Transport Authority says it has seized more than 317 public passenger vehicles amid a crackdown on overcharging after this year's fare hike, while police reject appeals to postpone the national demerit point system due October 1.
Most of us have done it. We glance at our phones, see five bars of signal and assume everything is working as it should
The director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Baltimore Field Office, Matt Elliston, listens during a briefing on Jan
Claudine Allen (centre), general manager of the JN Foundation in conversation with Dr Parris Lyew-Ayee (left), data analyst and Senior Superintendent of Police, Lloyd Darby, Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch at the Jamaica Constabulary Force. They were at the National Road Safety Council press conference, which was held at the Office of he Commissioner of Police in Kingston
O’Brian Heron, President, Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association Photo: Contributed Recognising that the future success of Jamaica’s tourism industry will depend as much on its people as its product, the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has established a Human Capital and Workforce Development Committee, bringing together some of the country’s foremost leaders in tourism, education and workforce development to build a stronger, more resilient pipeline of talent for the nation’s fastest-growing industry. The strategic initiative, announced by JHTA President O’Brian A
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission has released the 2026 Festival Song Video Block, showcasing nine competition finalists whose entries soundtrack Jamaica’s Independence celebrations.
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty in London Nightclub Assault Case, Avoids More Serious ChargesBy Mckoy's News / July 24, 2026 LONDON — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty on Friday to affray in connection with a violent altercation at a London nightclub in 2023, admitting his role in a fight that left a music producer injured. Brown, 37, changed his plea during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court after previously denying the allegations
Hear the Children's Cry condemns the sexual assault and murder of Shani Coke and urges caution over mob violence, while a psychologist outlines warning signs linked to offenders who target children.
The Jamaica Labour Party has denounced leaked audio purportedly from People's National Party executives discussing delay tactics against the National Resilience and Reconstruction Authority after Hurricane Melissa.
Montego Bay’s cultural centre, Reggae Sumfest in July, and river rafting are cited as standout draws for visitors seeking culture, music and outdoor recreation on Jamaica’s north coast.
Kari Lake Photo: Contributed Senate Foreign Relations Committee endorses her nomination The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has endorsed Lake’s nomination on a 12-10 party-line vote on Wednesday (July 22), moving her closer to becoming America’s next Ambassador to Jamaica. This was confirmed by Committee Spokesperson, Suzanne Wrasse
Dancehall artist Marcy Chin says fans are rediscovering her catalogue in 2026, traces her path from hit Bong So to Downsound, and flags Budum Budum and Wind Me Up as current standouts.
Caribbean Airlines flight BW415 to Port of Spain was delayed at Norman Manley International Airport while the inbound aircraft from Nassau was prepared. Staff also issued calls for a Miami-bound passenger and remaining Air Canada travellers.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have agreed a nuclear cooperation deal to establish a civilian nuclear programme in the kingdom. This would allow Riyadh to harness nuclear power to generate electricity, allowing it to export more of its natural resources and deal with an expansion of energy-hungry data centres
News|Politics Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned two years ahead the end of his full five-year term. Shahabuddin, 76, cited health reasons for his decision on Friday
News|Politics The US Department of State has summoned Malaysia’s ambassador to the United States over his country’s longstanding policy on Israel, state news agency Bernama reported. Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on Thursday night that Ambassador Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob told the US State Department that Malaysia’s policy on not recognising the state of Israel was not new
Late on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised stern action against perpetrators of examination paper leaks that have snowballed into the biggest protest movement against his government in its third term. Modi pledged to set up fast-track courts to punish those involved in the leaks, addressing students in an Instagram-style phone recording
CVM Sunrise on July 24 spotlighted Rita Marley’s Thank You J 80 festivities, Herflow Foundation product donations, Emancipation Jubilee artists, and other Jamaica news briefs.
Two deaths in Troy on Tuesday — including a child and a suspected killer slain by a mob — bring Trelawny’s year-to-date murders to seven, matching last year’s pace, police say.
Written by: Sugar Ray Thomas ‘One Markie G on the app’ That is the response from People’s National Party (PNP) President, Mark Golding on whether or not a leadership challenge is on the horizon. Talks of a challenge for presidency in the party have been ongoing for days on social media
After a 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and killed in Troy, Trelawny, and her alleged attacker was slain by residents, the DPP and a defence attorney weighed how mob killings are charged under Jamaican law.
A Clarendon-area couple died days apart after an alleged chopping and poison ingestion, a missing man's body was recovered in St. Mary, and Troy residents blocked roads demanding justice after a child's murder.
Bob Marley’s “So Much Trouble in the World” Earns First-Ever Platinum CertificationKaboom Editors2 hours ago1 min read"So Much Trouble in the World" by reggae legend Bob Marley and the Wailers has surpassed 30,000 combined sales and streaming units, becoming the latest Marley recording to earn Platinum certification in New ZealandBob Marley (photo: Getty Images)Bob Marley and the Wailers' "So Much Trouble in the World" has earned its first-ever Platinum certification, achieving Platinum in New Zealand after surpassing 30,000 combined sales and streaming units. The milestone marks the reggae legend's latest certification in the country.Released in 1979 from the group's acclaimed album Survival, the socially conscious anthem peaked at No
Members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will meet at the United Nations Headquarters in New York today to vote on whether to fire the court’s prosecutor, Karim Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations. The vote is the culmination of a more than two-year saga that has put the tribunal under pressure as it investigates Gaza war crimes
Leaders of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have begun talks with India’s government to try and resolve a face-off over national examination paper leaks, although they will not halt nationwide protests, a spokesperson for the group says. The talks between two senior government ministers and two leaders of the self-named CJP in New Delhi on Friday came hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike overnight
The United States has continued to attack Iran for a 13th consecutive night on Thursday and explosions were reported in multiple Iranian cities on Friday morning. In addition to the ongoing attacks, shipping disruptions continue to intensify
News|US-Israel war on Iran United States President Donald Trump has pledged to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for any damage to ships and cargo in the Strait of Hormuz, garnering strong condemnation from Tehran. Tensions between Iran and the US have escalated since the beginning of July as the two sides trade attacks and Tehran targets US military bases in the region
My granddaughter is three years old, almost four, and she has reached that delightful stage where independence has become her favourite achievement. Whether it is putting on her shoes, buckling a seatbelt, or opening a snack, the response is almost always the same: “I can do it by myself!” or “I want to do it by myself!” There is something both admirable and amusing about her determination
Ukraine replaced its top military and political defence personnel in the past week even as its armed forces arguably achieved their best performance in three years. Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s ouster on July 15 was followed six days later by the replacement of Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii
Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukrainian Colonel Mykhailo Drapatyi drove an armoured vehicle at breakneck speed through a barricade built by pro-Russian separatists who had just taken over the southeastern city of Mariupol. Another armoured vehicle followed Drapatyi’s to save police officers taken hostage by the separatists in an Interior Ministry building
News|Israel attacks Lebanon The Israeli army has attacked the southern Lebanese town of al-Mansouri and carried out blasts in the nearby village of Majdal Zoun, Lebanon’s National News Agency reports, despite the “ceasefie” and ongoing talks between the two countries. The explosion in Majdal Zoun on Friday was heard as far away as city of Tyre, over 15 kilometres (nine miles) away, according to local reports
The European Union is deepening support for Jamaica’s utilities, including public-private partnership training for the National Water Commission and a roadmap for a secure shift to 5G and future digital networks.
