Kingston, Jamaica – A vibrant celebration of life unfolded Sunday as scores of mourners gathered at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew to bid farewell to late gospel and revival singer David “Kukudoo” McDermott. McDermott died on May 8 after a battle with cancer
Madrid, Spain (AFP) — New World Cup champions Spain began their celebration parade on an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid on Monday evening, with a jubilant crowd of over a million people out to celebrate, local authorities told AFP. The players, some shirtless, others holding drinks, set off on their procession under a blazing sun, along the main arteries in the city centre where a sea of fans in red and yellow were waiting, with the destination Cibeles square
Manchester detectives recovered suspected stolen property at three sites in Greenvale and Hatfield last Friday and are urging robbery victims to identify their belongings at the Mandeville station.
Damion Walters, 43, has died in Georgia from injuries sustained in the May explosion and fire at the Guardsman garage in Kingston. He was one of two staff flown abroad for specialised care.
Damion Walters, 43, a Guardsman Group employee burned in May’s South Camp Road garage explosion, has died while receiving care at a burn centre in Georgia.
A man was taken into custody after anti-gang officers recovered a loaded 9mm pistol from an abandoned house on Shearer Drive in Tivoli Gardens during a Saturday morning search.
Sterling Asset Management celebrated 25 years in Jamaica’s investment sector by unveiling the Sterling Impact Award and pledging $1.2 million to Joy Town’s youth programme.
Jamaica Constabulary Force Area 4 says murders fell from 342 in 2024 to 181 in 2025. Midday reports also cover Kingston water cuts, rising child-protection cases, and a dump fire in St. Elizabeth.
After roughly three decades at Calabar High, veteran coach Errol Messias has moved to Kingston College, where he will partner Hamin Pagon on the middle- and long-distance programme next season.
The Government is intensifying consultations on Jamaica’s framework for the religious use of cannabis, commonly referred to in legislation as the sacramental cannabis framework. The consultations are aimed at strengthening governance, safeguarding legitimate religious rights and preserving the integrity of the country’s regulated cannabis industry
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has launched Operation Clearing, Advising, Leveraging, and Maintaining (CALM) in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, as part of efforts to strengthen community preparedness and reduce flood risks during the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The initiative, which was officially launched on July 16, combines bulky waste removal with public education and community partnerships to encourage residents to adopt responsible waste management practices before, during and after severe weather events
Missing Westmoreland Man Found Dead in Bushes One Week After DisappearanceBy Mckoy's News / July 20, 2026 The Whithorn Police in Westmoreland are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 71-year-old retired auto parts dealer whose decomposed body was discovered in bushes on Sunday, one week after he was reported missing. The deceased has been identified as Patrick Miller, otherwise called “Frank”, of Porter’s Mountain, Westmoreland
The Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications has published demerit suspension bands taking effect October 1, 2026, ranging from six months to two years depending on points accrued.
The European Commission has imposed a US$640 million fine on AliExpress for Digital Services Act shortfalls tied to illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods, and set an October 2026 fix deadline.
Share Shaneil Muir has secured the number 14 spot on today’s YouTube Trending 20 Jamaica chart with her single “Man Fi Be Man.” The “Crawsis” artiste is currently the only female act on the chart, maintaining steady numbers with 37.9 million GLOBAL views between July 18, 2025, and July 18, 2026 on YouTube. Meanwhile, Skippa dominates the chart, holding the top three positions with “Clips,” “Detox,” and “Opps.” With “Clips” and “Detox” both surpassing one million views on YouTube.
Idb Invest IDB Invest, the private-sector arm of the IDB Group, and the ANSA McAL Group, one of the Caribbean’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, have announced a strategic partnership to support investments in key productive sectors across the region. The collaboration will help expand industrial capacity, strengthen supply chains, and support economic growth
Senator Tom Tavares-Finson, President of the Senate and Poet Laureate, Professor Kwame Dawes Photo: Contributed Jamaica’s Upper House of Parliament paid tribute to the island’s Poet Laureate, Professor Kwame Dawes, this Friday. He was treated to a special reading of selected works at the sitting of the Senate
Hundreds tried their best in coping with the sweltering heat in the sanctuary of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church (SMUMC) on Monday, July 13, while paying their last respects to popular Brooklyn pastor the Rev
Tjx Companies Photo: Contributed Executive Investment Thesis TJX Companies has established itself as the global leader in off-price retail through banners including T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Homesense
Sheffield Primary School in Westmoreland is celebrating the impressive performance in the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exam, with 100 per cent of its 34 grade-six students securing placement in their first-choice high schools, despite the disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa last year. Approximately 70 per cent of the students were placed in Pathway One, while only three per cent were placed in Pathway Three
Trinidad and Tobago recorded three earthquakes within roughly an hour on Monday morning. The Seismic Research Centre reported no immediate damage or injuries as residents shared their experiences online.
A Portmore constable has been reported missing after not returning from a visit to his girlfriend and missing his weekend shift. Separate briefs cover a St. Catherine farm robbery, Bahamas court case, livestock crackdown, and firearm seizures.
Amg PACKAGING & PA PER COMPANY LIMITED NOTICE OF DEALING OUTSIDE CLOSED PERIOD Please be advised that on the 1 1 th day of June , 2026 one of the directors of the Company has traded 4,525,015 ordinary shares, that is 0.88 % of the ordinary shares of the Company , for NINE MILLION FIFTY THOUSAND AND THIR TY DOLLARS AND ( $ 9,050,030.00 ) . Dated : July 17 , 2026 _______________________ Company Secretary DCOA Corporate Services Limited
Jamaica Stock Exchange Limited (JSE) – Dividend Consideration July 20, 2026 2:54 pm The Jamaica Stock Exchange (“JSE”) has advised that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the JSE will be held on July 29, 2026 to consider the payment of a dividend. 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 National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority has begun community talks in storm-hit St. Elizabeth, while new farm aid, a dairy heifer drive, and the Jamaica Stock Exchange Micro Market push recovery and growth.
Sixty-seven people were pulled from the capsized MV Barima off Guyana’s Essequibo coast, but officials say the official passenger list was unreliable and a search for many more continues.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time at a New Jersey stadium on Sunday, securing a second World Cup title. Ferran Torres scored the winner as Lionel Messi’s bid for a consecutive crown fell short.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors have named five overseas players for the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, pairing global T20 talent with a local core led by Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope.
After two days of preparations, 18-year-old Anshuka Ruth Das set out early on Monday with a mission: To reach the Jantar Mantar protest site in the heart of India’s capital, New Delhi. Joined by a group of friends, the student from Gurugram carried placards hidden inside a paper bag demanding sweeping reforms to India’s education system and an end to alleged corruption in national examinations
News|Donald Trump US President Donald Trump says Iran will “pay” for killing United States soldiers after multiple service members were killed in action over the weekend. “Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over!” Trump said on Monday on social media
Two Motorcyclists Killed in Head-On Crash in PortlandBy Mckoy's News / July 20, 2026 PORTLAND, Jamaica: Motorcyclists Killed in Portland Crash — Two motorcyclists were killed following a head-on collision along the Folly to Anchovy main road in Portland early Sunday morning. The deceased have been identified as 26-year-old Kyle Afflick and 27-year-old Wendell Jones
National under-10 champions Khalil Davis and Noel Noble credit chess with sharper focus and patience as they prepare for the 36th Pan-American Youth Chess Festival in Colombia.
The Jamaica Stock Exchange Micro Market, launched in June 2026, lets the island's smallest companies raise equity of J$50 million to J$100 million under a regulated listing framework.
Jamaica restated support for global anti-terrorism cooperation on July 20, 2026, as Guyana reported a ferry capsizing with 133 aboard and Spain were named FIFA World Cup champions.
Decomposed Body of Missing Retired Teacher Found at Construction Site in HanoverBy Mckoy's News / July 20, 2026 Hanover, Jamaica — The decomposed body of a 74-year-old retired teacher who had been reported missing was discovered at a construction site in Lucea, Hanover, on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Devon Ruddock of Haughton Court district in Lucea
Bse Trading Report Package July 20, 2026 July 20, 2026 1:32 pm BSE Trading Report July 20, 2026 BSE Share Summary July 20, 2026 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
Reggae heavyweight Buju Banton has made an emphatic return to his dancehall roots with the release of his 13th studio album, Too Too Bad, which debuted at No. 3 on the United States iTunes Reggae Albums chart
Andy Burnham Becomes Britain’s Seventh Prime Minister in a DecadeBy Mckoy's News / July 20, 2026 London, United Kingdom — Andy Burnham has officially become the United Kingdom’s new prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned from office, marking another major chapter in British politics and making Burnham the country’s seventh prime minister in just over a decade. Burnham, who previously served as the Mayor of Greater Manchester, was appointed by King Charles III after securing overwhelming support from Labour MPs to become the party’s new leader
The National Children’s Registry (NCR) received over 14,000 reports of child abuse and other care and protection concerns in 2025 representing a 5% increase over the number of reports received in 2024. Data show that 14,602 reports were made last year compared to 13,918 reports received the year before
Three men have died after a Friday night head-on motorcycle crash in Little London, Westmoreland, with a fourth person still in hospital.
News|Crime Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has been sentenced to life in prison in the United States, after a plea deal last year in which he admitted to shipping millions of kilogrammes of cocaine over decades as leader of the violent Sinaloa Cartel. US District Judge Brian Cogan handed down the sentence on Monday at a hearing in a US federal court in Brooklyn, New York
The National Health Fund (NHF) has again secured the Greta Bogues Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance, emerging as the Overall Winner at the 2025 Public Bodies’ Corporate Governance Awards. The award was presented on June 29, 2026, after the 2025 ceremony was postponed due to Hurricane Melissa
Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham, CEO of Sagicor Bank. Photo: Contributed The Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) has elected Mrs Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham of Sagicor Bank as its President for the 2026/2027 year
Jamaica logged 14,602 child abuse and care reports in 2025, up five per cent from 2024, the Planning Institute of Jamaica says in its latest Economic and Social Survey.
Ysep ORIENTATION – PARTICIPANTS INTRODUCED TO NEW DATA COLLECTION SOFTWARE Posted on July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 Orientation has begun for the 7000 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) participants, who will be working within the Municipal Corporations and affiliated agencies this summer. This year, participants will primarily gather information on streetlights, old and dilapidated buildings, trade licenses, GIS Road Mapping, garages, hairdressers and barbershops using the Survey123 Application
Nadine McNeil and internationally renowned DJ Jason “DJ Shogun” Murdock Photo: Contributed As wellness tourism continues to grow globally, two Jamaicans are introducing a new travel experience designed to combine music, culture and personal well-being while showcasing another side of Jamaica. Nadine McNeil and internationally renowned DJ Jason “DJ Shogun” Murdock will host Party with a Purpose , a five-day event in Montego Bay from September 3–7, bringing together yoga, meditation, cultural excursions, live entertainment and community engagement as part of a Labour Day weekend experience
Tehran, Iran – Iran has said it has been approached via mediators to end a new bout of fighting with the United States. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that Tehran has received “proposals” to end renewed fighting between Iran and the US
