West Indies coach Daren Sammy says Vitel Lawes earned his rapid elevation after strong camp showings. The St. Jago High School left-arm wrist spinner took eight wickets on debut against New Zealand.
Guyanese authorities are asking the public, growing in anger, to wait on the results of an official probe before apportioning blame for the sinking of a government ferry late Saturday that has claimed dozens of lives so far. The MV Barima, one of a string of state ferries which service interior jungle communities by hugging the coast before turning into interior rivers, sank in the Atlantic about seven hours after sailing from the capital, Georgetown, to Port Kaituma in the northwest near Venezuela
Bse Trading Report Package July 23, 2026 July 23, 2026 2:45 pm BSE Trading Report July 23, 2026 BSE Share Summary July 23, 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
Contracts worth US$3.4 million were signed for the Kingston Harbourwalk’s next design phase, while an St. Catherine irrigation scheme, ODPEM data-protection compliance, a Forestry Department 5K and student bursaries also featured in Thursday’s briefing.
Kingston councillor Jesse James Clark is pressing the government to enlarge Bellevue Hospital, saying Jamaica’s main psychiatric facility can no longer meet rising demand for mental health care.
Thursday’s roundup covers ODPEM’s reply to the auditor general, central bank losses, a CDB renewable energy push, and Reggae Girls squad concerns ahead of the CAC Games.
Police Probe Suspected Suicide of Knox Community College Student Brantae ShawBy Mckoy's News / July 23, 2026 CLARENDON, Jamaica — Police are investigating the suspected suicide of a 17-year-old college student in Carty Hill near James Hill, Clarendon. The deceased has been identified as Brantae Shaw, a resident of Carty Hill and a student of Knox Community College
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Trelawny Community Erupts in Protest Following Arrest Over Mob KillingBy Mckoy's News / July 23, 2026 TROY, Trelawny — A heavy atmosphere of tension blankets the Troy community this afternoon as residents take to the streets in protest, caught in the volatile fallout of a horrific child murder and a subsequent vigilante attack. Protests initially ignited following the brutal sexual assault and murder of 10-year-old Shani Coke
Police say Operation Iron Shield is intensifying suppression and prevention in hotspot communities after a review found murders down by about 28 from last year, with a target of fewer than 120.
Forty-one farmers in Hartlands, St Catherine, are set to benefit from an $80 million irrigation project aimed at improving agricultural productivity, strengthening climate resilience and providing greater security for farmers who have long struggled with unreliable water access. The Hartlands Irrigation Project, being implemented through the partnership between SCJ Holdings Limited (SCJ) and the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), will provide an irrigation system capable of serving approximately 400 acres of farmland, with the potential to accommodate more farmers in the future
The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation has ordered down an unapproved billboard at the Jamaica Society for the Blind, citing accessibility risks, and is stripping unpaid signage from other non-compliant advertisers.
NaRRA CEO Ambassador Anthony Anderson and Southwest St. Elizabeth MP Floyd Green met residents in Black River and Parity to start shaping Hurricane Melissa recovery plans.
Cricket West Indies CEO Chris Dehring says a US$12.82 million ICC loan only buys time, as the board faces a projected US$26 million loss this year and must overhaul how West Indies cricket operates.
Nineteen-year-old Wolmer’s Boys player Johnson and Seleesha Young captured the open singles crowns at the Spin Jam Summer 2026 stop of the Hubert Lawrence Memorial Table Tennis Classic on Sunday.
Police Probe Discovery of Baby Girl’s Body in Bushes in PortlandBy Mckoy's News / July 23, 2026 PORTLAND, Jamaica — Police are investigating the discovery of the body of a female infant in bushes near the Registrar General’s Department building at West Palm Court in Port Antonio on Wednesday. According to investigators, the infant’s body was found with one hand and both feet missing, injuries believed to have been caused by animals after the body was left in the area
Long before streaming entertainment became standard on commercial flights, Air Jamaica was already giving passengers something many airlines still struggle to create today: a genuine sense of place. From the moment Island Stylee appeared on the cabin screens, passengers weren’t simply travelling to or from Jamaica—they were immersed in the island’s music, culture, people and personality
Footage from Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston shows a Caribbean Airlines aircraft arriving and taxiing, while American Airlines Flight 1400 to Miami is called at Gate 8.
Mastercard Photo: Contributed Qualitative SME panel research found that 9 in 10 businesses interviewed would consider switching cross-border providers, placing up to approximately 70% of their cross-border payment volumes potentially at risk SMEs are navigating a rapidly growing and increasingly complex cross-border payments market shaped by operational friction and uncertainty Even a 1% shift in payment flows could represent approximately US$230 million in annual revenue at stake for banks and payment companies across the region Cross-border payments are becoming the first point of fragmentation in banking relationships across Latin America and the Caribbean, as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly reallocate international payment flows in search of greater predictability, transparency, and operational efficiency. New research from Mastercard, developed in partnership with FXC Intelligence, the leading provider of cross-border payments data and intelligence, shows that SME cross-border payments represent a significant and growing opportunity in Latin America and the Caribbean
16-year-old Nathan Clarke (right) of Glenmuir High delivered a winning presentation to top round 1 of the 2026 Junior Minister of Tourism Public Speaking Competition, held at AC Hotel Kingston on July 10. Looking on is Alwayne Wilson of Knockalva Technical High School
James Godfrey Photo: Contributed James Godfrey out of Barita Group Barita Investments Limited has advised that James Godfrey did not seek re-election as a Director of the company at its 48th Annual General Meeting, held on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Director Godfrey also resigned as a Director of Barita’s subsidiary company, Barita Unit Trusts Management Company, effective July 3, 2026
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says the Government is intervening to cushion price spikes and shore up local output as Jamaica faces hot, dry weather that typically cuts farm supply.
Officials hailed a new Planning Institute of Jamaica study on emergency schooling for students with disabilities, saying it will guide stronger inclusive Education in Emergencies practice.
The disaster agency says inventory reforms are underway after an Auditor General review exposed unrecorded relief goods and weak tracking of Starlink devices tied to Hurricane Melissa aid.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon
Live N' Loud Thursdays Become a Creative Hub for Kingston's Live Music SceneAkeeile Harris48 minutes ago2 min readThe monthly series gives established and emerging artistes a live platform, curated by recording artiste Papiito and musical director Jhevaughn Murphy, and backed by Andrew "Anju Blaxx" MyrieRecording artiste Papiito with acclaimed producer f Andrew ‘Anju Blaxx’ MyrieLive N' Loud Thursdays is a monthly live music series dedicated to celebrating authentic performances and strengthening Kingston's live entertainment culture. Conceptualized by recording artiste Garnett ‘Papiito’ Ferguson and musical director Jhevaughn Murphy, the initiative was brought to life through BlackState Studio under the leadership of Andrew ‘Anju Blaxx’ Myrie, alongside resident band One State Band and legendary sound system Renaissance Sound
At Hanover’s Region One Back-to-School Conference, Senator Marlon Morgan urged principals and educators to partner with communities and bring dropouts back for the 2026/27 year.
Thirty-second regular session Agenda item 7 (GC(XXXII)/856) ISRAELI NUCLEAR CAPABILITIES AND THREAT Resolution adopted during the 312th plenary meeting, on 23 September 1988 ISRAELI NUCLEAR CAPABILITIES AND THREAT The General Conference, (a) Having considered the agenda item "Israeli nuclear capabilities and threat", (b) Having also considered the Annual Report of the Agency for 1987, and in particular paragraphs 37 and 40, (c) Recalling its resolution GC(XXXI)/RES/470 of 25 September 1987, which demanded that Israel comply with Security Council resolution 487 (1981) and place all its nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards, (d) Taking note of United Nations General Assembly resolutions on Israeli nuclear armament, the latest of which is resolution 42/44, in which, inter alia, the General Assembly requested the IAEA to inform the Secretary-General of the United Nations of any steps Israel may undertake to place its nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards, (e) Bearing in mind the relevant resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly on the co-operation between South Africa and Israel, particularly in the nuclear field, 2541Y/165Y 88-4955A GC(XXXII)/RES/487 September 1988 GENERAL Distr. International Atomic Energy Agency GENERAL CONFERENCE GC(XXXII)/RES/487 page 2 (f) Taking note of the report of the Director General contained in document GC(XXXII)/849, (g) Deeply alarmed by recent information regarding the possession of nuclear weapons by Israel and the subsequent Israeli actions in this connection, which have substantiated the revealed information, (h) Conscious of the grave consequences that endanger international peace and security as a result of Israel's growing nuclear capabilities and threat, (i) Gravely concerned about Israel's policy of aggression and expansion in the region and its acts of oppression against the Arab people in the Occupied Territories, which grossly violate international law and the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, (j) Noting with deep regret that Israel has persistently refused to implement the above resolutions and to renounce the possession of nuclear weapons, 1
Indian authorities have released prominent Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj on bail after years in prison on “terrorism” financing charges although both remain under tight court-imposed restrictions. The two men walked free from a New Delhi jail late on Wednesday, their relatives said, as India’s National Investigation Agency seeks to overturn their bail – the latest chapter in what rights groups call New Delhi’s sweeping crackdown on activists, journalists and dissidents in India-administered Kashmir since 2019 when it scrapped the region’s autonomy, granted under the Indian Constitution
Mayberry Jamaican Equities Limited (MJE) – Daily Net Asset Value (NAV) For July 16-20, 2026 July 23, 2026 9:10 am The NAV for July 16,2026 is J$8.90 The NAV for July 17,2026 is J$8.91 The NAV for July 20,2026 is J$9.00 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
Mayberry Jamaican Equities Limited (MJE) – Daily Net Asset Value (NAV) For July 14-15, 2026 July 23, 2026 9:06 am The NAV for July 14,2026 is J$9.02 The NAV for July 15,2026 is J$8.86 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 Education Transformation Oversight Committee is advancing work on reforms proposed by the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission, tracking delivery of the 365 measures in the Patterson-led report.
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Late Submission of Annual Report – KLE Group Limited July 23, 2026 8:30 am KLE Group Limited wishes to advise that there will be a further delay in the filing of its 2025 Annual Report, efforts are currently underway to complete and submit the required documentation as soon as possible.The company will be in a position to submit the said report on or before July 29, 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
The European Union has fined Google 890 million euros ($1bn), saying the technology giant broke digital antitrust rules by steering users of Google Play and its search engine towards its own services and apps at the expense of rivals. Thursday’s penalty is the latest in Brussels’ crackdown on Big Tech, which has seen the bloc lead the world in reining in the largest firms from Silicon Valley to Beijing
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says drought-hit farmers can secure free pond liners from RADA, speaking at the Hartlands Irrigation Project launch in St. Catherine.
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, speaking at the Kingston Harbour Walk Project signing yesterday, called on Jamaicans to pursue major infrastructure works with careful planning and regulatory compliance.
In 2020, Andrea Sanchez Quiroz moved from Edinburgh to her husband’s native Shetland, an archipelago in the North Sea between Scotland and Norway. About 130km (81 miles) from her house lies the United Kingdom’s largest unexploited oil and gas field, known as Rosebank
Police named a drowned Caribbean Maritime University student in St. Elizabeth while probes continue into a Clarendon teen’s death, a Trelawny child killing and mob attack, a St. James couple tragedy, and an INDECOM custody fatality.
Smile Jamaica's Girl Talk segment argues age-gap romance can succeed when partners align on goals and communication, citing Netflix's Age of Attraction and Cosmopolitan guidance on power, timing and social stigma.
Jamaica Teachers Association president Mark Malabver is pressing for a national AI policy in schools after CXC moves away from school-based assessments in some exams because of generative AI.
Troy, Trelawny — Huddled on the verandah of their family home, relatives of 10-year-old Shani “Kaidra” Coke, whose partially nude body was found with her throat slashed on Tuesday, remembered the child for her brilliance and radiant smile. “Shani was born here and lived [with her grandparents], because her [mother] has to work
Permanent secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister Ambassador Rocky Meade has defended the Government’s decision to preserve Hurricane Melissa cash donations for longer-term recovery, insisting the auditor general’s finding that only 1.8 per cent of the funds had been spent did not reflect the Government’s full recovery strategy. However, after hearing the detailed explanation from Meade during Wednesday’s sitting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Chairman Julian Robinson argued that the explanation should have been communicated much earlier and clearer to prevent the public alarm and loss of confidence that followed the audit report
At least four in five of the 1,341 pupils in a state-funded summer literacy and numeracy drive should reach mastery before September high school entry, the Education Ministry says.
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency voiced horror over the murder of Shani Coke, 10, found dead in Troy, Trelawny, and pledged support for the family while urging public cooperation with police.
Officials signed a consultancy contract on July 22, 2026 for feasibility studies and detailed design of Segment Two of the Kingston Harbour Walk, advancing plans for a climate-resilient waterfront linking downtown Kingston toward Harbour View.
The Urban Development Corporation has signed a consultancy contract for feasibility studies and detailed designs covering Segment 2 of the Kingston Harbour Walk, a planned climate-resilient waterfront from downtown Kingston to Port Royal.
The Urban Development Corporation has signed a contract for feasibility studies and detailed design of Segment 2 of the Kingston Harbour Walk, backed by Government of Jamaica and Caribbean Development Bank financing.
