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Major Fire Ravages Businesses in Falmouth, Including Popular Fabric StoreBy Mckoy's News / July 1, 2026 Trelawny: Fire Ravages Businesses in Falmouth – A large fire caused extensive damage to several businesses in Falmouth on Tuesday, June 30. The fire damaged the well-known Richie’s Real Deal fabric store and the Slots of Fun Gaming Lounge, along with a nightclub and a recording studio

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s military said on Wednesday it shot down four drones launched by the Afghan Taliban into Balochistan, hours after Afghanistan’s defence ministry claimed its air force had struck what it called ISIL (ISIS) “centres” in Balochistan’s Pishin district and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the drones were detected immediately after crossing the border and were neutralised through “sophisticated countermeasures”, describing the launch as part of the Afghan Taliban’s “patronisation and support of terrorist outfits”

National Security Minister Horace Chang has rejected reports of third-country national housing in St. Mary, while the education ministry condemned a St. Catherine school's graduation gown dispute and announced early childhood teacher appointments.

Anyone who prepares, serves, transports, or handles food in Jamaica must hold a food handlers permit under public health regulations. Officials outline the application steps, fees, training, and inspection rules.

Haitian legislators and immigration advocates in the United States on June 30 celebrated the Supreme Court of the United States’ (SCOTUS) ruling rejecting President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship for Caribbean and other immigrants

Entrepreneur Monet Wilma spoke about her mobile catering company Mobile Munch, offering sushi carts, charcuterie boards and waffle pops for weddings, parties and outdoor events islandwide since August 2025.

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) continues to employ a community centric model that strengthens local capacity through its interventions, enabling residents to take an active role in both decision making and implementation. Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, shared during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ that communities impacted by the Fund’s initiatives are actively encouraged to make meaningful contributions, ensuring their voices shape both the process and outcomes

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is advancing a range of infrastructure and destination development projects to support sustained growth and investment in Jamaica’s tourism sector

A dispute at Ascot Primary over which students could take part in a graduation-style event has reopened debate on PEP pathway rules, parent fees, and whether the Ministry of Education should set national guidelines for inclusive end-of-school celebrations.

Female fans across Jamaica are mixing national-team kits with bikinis and swimwear at watch parties and poolside limes, pushing back on stereotypes while backing Brazil, Argentina, France, and other sides.

News that Cuba is moving toward major economic reforms has sparked discussion across the Caribbean. Some Jamaicans have expressed concern that a more open Cuban economy could create competition for Jamaica, especially in tourism and investment

Suspension of Trading in the Shares of Kintyre Holdings (Ja) Limited and Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Limited July 1, 2026 8:52 am The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) wishes to advise the investing public that in keeping with JSE’s Junior Market Rule Appendix 2, part 4 (2) (e), it has taken the decision to immediately suspend trading in the shares of both Kintyre Holdings (Ja) Limited (KNTYR), & Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Limited (AHPC) pending the submission of their December 31, 2025 Audited Financial Statements, which were due on March 31, 2026. Both companies’ submissions are currently ninety-one (91) days overdue

Armanii onstage at Daydreams during Dream Wknd 2024 Dream Wknd is entering a brand-new era. As Jamaica’s biggest summer party experience prepares for its 17th staging, the festival is making history with a move to Montego Bay while promising an even bigger entertainment package for local and international patrons

The failed Getty merger has forced investors to revalue Shutterstock on its own earnings power, competitive position and strategic options. Ticker: SSTK | Exchange: New York Stock Exchange Shutterstock is today’s second Stock of the Day because the collapse of its proposed merger with Getty Images has sharply changed the investment case

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Road Safety Council vice chairman Dr Lucien Jones says demerit points under the Road Traffic Act begin 1 October, linking paid traffic tickets to licence bans of up to two years as road deaths remain a national concern.

File PHOTO: Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – June 29, 2021 Serena Williams of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Belarus’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich Pool via REUTERS/Jed Leicester Tennis great Serena Williams decided to return to top class tennis and walked onto Centre Court at Wimbledon at the age of 44 with two kids

Mexico erupted in celebration after the national team ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory, with street parties and gatherings reported across the country. Following the 2-0 win over Ecuador at a packed Azteca Stadium, fans poured into plazas and neighbourhoods in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and smaller towns, waving flags, setting off fireworks and singing late into the night

Falmouth, Trelawny — A clothing and fabric outlet that has served generations of residents in Falmouth and surrounding communities was destroyed by fire Tuesday delivering a major setback to parents preparing for the upcoming back-to-school season. The commercial complex, which housed three businesses — including the popular Miss Richie Store, an apparel and textile shop that has been a staple in Falmouth for decades — was engulfed in flames shortly after 10:00 am, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air and drawing scores of concerned residents to the scene

The Integrity Commission (IC) has reportedly told the court that it will not charge Cabinet member Dr Andrew Wheatley until a determination of his application for judicial review of the commission’s findings and its ruling. A hearing into Wheatley’s application for leave to seek judicial review has been set for July 23

The Jamaican Government will formally petition Britain’s King Charles lll on reparation for slavery on September 6, which the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange has described as a “historic day”. Grange addressed the matter on Tuesday during her contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives

A female security guard employed to a prominent security firm who was raped and forced to perform oral sex on her assailant while on night duty has been awarded $10 million in damages plus interest after the Supreme Court found that her handlers “failed to have any system in place that contemplated the safety of a female employee deployed to a location alone at night”. The woman who was a late replacement for an assigned officer, said the incident occurred around midnight, or shortly after, at the location she described as isolated and lonely

Opposition spokesperson on gender, the elderly, and persons with disabilities Denise Daley is calling for an overhaul of the Government’s pension system, which she says is frustrating pensioners. Daley, who is also Member of Parliament (MP) for St Catherine Eastern, addressed the issue on Tuesday during her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives

Following concerns from parents on social media over the affordability of enrolment packages, which Jamaica Observer checks have shown can run close to $30,000, the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoEYI) has urged public high schools to keep registration costs for incoming grade seven students at a minimum. “Creating an accessible environment for all students is crucial, ensuring that financial barriers do not interfere with their ability to enrol and thrive in school

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — West Indies Head Coach Daren Sammy has maintained that Batting Coach Floyd Reifer’s expertise and dedication is one of the main reasons behind the team’s batting improvements. The West Indies produced a record-breaking batting performance against Sri Lanka in the opening Test on their way to registering an emphatic innings and 217-run victory on Sunday, their first Test win in almost two and half years

Montego BAY, St James — Commuters in St James will today feel the full brunt of a 16 per cent fare hike that was approved last month. About 45 per cent of taxi operators in the parish had heeded a call from president of the St James Taxi Association Dion Chance to delay the full increase until July 1